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Alvarez & Marsal Releases Q2 2025 UAE Banking Pulse

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse, analyzing the Q2 performance of the country's ten largest listed banks.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

DIFC Unveils Variable Capital Company Regulations For Next-Gen Investment Structures

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is poised to introduce a transformative legal framework with the proposed Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regulations 2025 ("Draft VCC Regulations").

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Regulatory Framework For Digital Platforms And Services In Iraq

On 17 February 2025, the Communications and Media Commission ("CMC") of Iraq formally issued the Framework Regulations for Digital Platforms and Services ("FDP").

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Al Tamimi & Company

Electronic Payment Service Companies & The Fintech Legal Landscape In Iraq

We can name quite a few things that have changed in the world since 2014 particularly in the fintech and digital payment services sector of Iraq, and this is especially true when it comes to Iraq's Electronic Payment Services Regulation No. (3) for 2014.

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ALSAIF Law Firm

Debt Recovery Through Litigation In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

ADGM FSRA Proposes New Rules For Fiat-Referenced Tokens

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

FRA Resolution No. 46 Of 2025 On New Delisting Rules

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Soliman Hashish & Partners

Guide To PPP Investment Under Egyptian Law

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Soliman Hashish & Partners

Investor Expectations And Dividend Yields In Egypt

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Andersen in Egypt

Understanding IPO Failures In The Egyptian Market

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Andersen in Egypt

Translation Of Law No. 181 Of 2018

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Andersen in Egypt

Translation Of Law No. 176 Of 2018

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Andersen in Egypt

Translation Of Law No. 141 Of 2014

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Andersen in Egypt

Legal Opinions In UAE Financing Transactions: Key Considerations

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

UAE Property Law: Key Conditions For Buying Property In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Quarterly AI Update | Q3 2025

Worldwide Technology

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

New Competition Law In The UAE | Business Competition Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Registration Of Births For Children Conceived Outside The Institution Of Marriage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances...

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

Global ABS 2025 – Key Themes

The Global ABS 2025 conference was held in Barcelona from 10 June to 12 June. Now in its 29th year, the event remains Europe's...

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

Abu Dhabi Introduces Key Amendments To Real Estate Development Regulations To Boost Investments And Stakeholders' Protection

In a significant move to encourage investment Abu Dhabi's real estate sector, his Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued Law No. (2) of 2025...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

I Fear My Bank Is Overcharging Me Interest On Mortgage (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Boosting MSMEs: Egypt's Legislative Framework

Egypt Commercial

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Comprehensive Guide To Dubai Real Estate Fees: A Decade Of Growth And Affordable Transaction Costs

United Arab Emirates Insurance

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BSA Law

The Risk Of Mortgage Invalidity For Lenders In The UAE: A Legal Analysis

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Hadef & Partners

Registered Real Estate Mortgage Law

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

نظام الرهن العقاري المسجل مترجم للعربية والإنجليزية 2024

Egypt Real Estate

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Debt Capital Markets

Debt Recovery Through Litigation In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

In the rapidly changing business environment, unsettled debts can significantly impact liquidity, reduce profitability, and threaten long-term financial stability.

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

The Reorganisation & Bankruptcy Law No. 22/2018: A Complete Legal Analysis

The enactment of Law No. 22 of 2018, the Reorganisation and Bankruptcy Law (the "RBL"), marks a watershed moment in the development of Bahrain's...

Worldwide Insolvency

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Raees + Co

Resetting The Rules: Hong Kong's New Proposed Regulation For Virtual Assets

Regulators in Hong Kong i.e. the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have released consultation papers proposing a new licensing regime for virtual asset dealing and custody.

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Hague Convention On Choice Of Court Agreements 2005 Enters Into Force In Bahrain

Bahrain Litigation

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Mayer Brown

The Right Of Set-Off

Bahrain Finance

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Raees + Co

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Interest On Borrowed Money: Understanding The Legal Consequences Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Venture Lending In Israel – Israeli Innovation Authority

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy

Beyond Financial Re-Engineering: An Alternative Mindset

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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Kroll

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Financial Services

Alvarez & Marsal Releases Q2 2025 UAE Banking Pulse

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse, analyzing the Q2 performance of the country's ten largest listed banks.

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

DIFC Unveils Variable Capital Company Regulations For Next-Gen Investment Structures

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is poised to introduce a transformative legal framework with the proposed Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regulations 2025 ("Draft VCC Regulations").

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Regulatory Framework For Digital Platforms And Services In Iraq

On 17 February 2025, the Communications and Media Commission ("CMC") of Iraq formally issued the Framework Regulations for Digital Platforms and Services ("FDP").

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Al Tamimi & Company

Capital Market Authority Issues Close-out Netting Regulation: Key Takeaways For Financial Market Participants

Saudi Arabia Insolvency

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Al Tamimi & Company

Electronic Payment Service Companies & The Fintech Legal Landscape In Iraq

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ALSAIF Law Firm

UAE Tax Updates (August, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

ADGM FSRA Proposes New Rules For Fiat-Referenced Tokens

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

FRA Resolution No. 46 Of 2025 On New Delisting Rules

SH

Soliman Hashish & Partners

The Reorganisation & Bankruptcy Law No. 22/2018: A Complete Legal Analysis

Worldwide Insolvency

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Raees + Co

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Leasing

Translation Of Law No. 176 Of 2018

This document provides the translation of Law No. 176 of 2018, the cornerstone legislation regulating Financial Leasing and Factoring in Egypt.

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Andersen in Egypt

الـتأجير التمويلي بين المعايير المحاسبيه الدوليه والمعاييرالمحاسبيه المصريه

يُعَدّ التأجير التمويلي من أبرز الأدوات المالية التي تتيح للشركات امتلاك الأصول ا

Egypt Accounting

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Andersen in Egypt

Financial Leasing In Egypt: IFRS 16 And Accounting Standards

Financial leasing in Egypt is considered one of the most prominent financial instruments that enable companies to acquire the assets they need without having to purchase them outright.

Egypt Accounting

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Andersen in Egypt

Finance Lease Law – Ministerial Decision

United Arab Emirates Finance

HP

Hadef & Partners

Finance Lease Law 2012 Bilingual

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

KSA: Provisional Admission Of Leased Heavy Machinery And Equipment – How Does It Work In Practice?

Saudi Arabia Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

Prime Minister Issues Decree Allowing Temporary Exit Of Tools And Machinery From Free Zone

Egypt International

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Soliman Hashish & Partners

DIFC Launches The New Leasing Regulations

United Arab Emirates Finance

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STA Law Firm

Key Highlights Of FAQs On Economic Substance Regulations In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Nexdigm Private Limited

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Latest Videos

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Interest On Borrowed Money: Understanding The Legal Consequences Under UAE Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Podcast: Middle East Investment Funds Trends

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Walkers

CFO's Guide: Discount Rates (Video)

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PWC

Funding Your Organization (Video)

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Barnea & Co

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