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IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

In today's financial landscape, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Egypt remains one of the most effective mechanisms for companies to raise capital and scale their operations.

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Andersen in Egypt

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

Mudaraba is a profit-sharing Islamic finance partnership arrangement. Under this structure, the Investor (the "Rab-al-Mal" or "Investor") invests assets into the partnership, while the Manager (the "Mudarib" or "Manager") receives and manages these assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Qatar Central Bank Issues Sustainable Finance Framework For Banks

As part of Qatar's strategic plans and policies supporting sustainability, such as the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatar Central Bank's ("QCB") ESG and Sustainability Strategy for the Financial Sector...

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Does The Bank Have A Right To Close A Customer's Account As A Result Of Multiple Bounced Cheques?

In the UAE, it is legally permissible for banks to close a customer's account if multiple checks are returned due to insufficient funds.

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

True Sale Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Navigating Valuation In Egypt's Volatile Economy

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Navigating Netting Law – Legal Insights From Across MEN

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Regulatory Framework For Offering Structured Products In The UAE: Recent Updates

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Transforming Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market: An Insight Into The CMA's Key Regulatory Reforms

Saudi Arabia Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Regulations In Banking: What Investors Need To Know

Bait Al Qanoon

The Curious Case Of Qatar Court Versus Ijarah Financing

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Tomorrow, To The Person Waiting For It, Is Near: The Quiet Revolution Of Financial Services Regulation In Qatar

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Sustainable Finance Revolution

Saudi Arabia Finance

KPMG

The Approval Of AED Stablecoin: A New Milestone For The UAE's Digital Finance Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Update On The New Saudi Data Protection Law

Saudi Arabia Privacy

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Significant Amendment To UAE Fund Tax Exemption Rules: New Cabinet Decision Replaces 2023 Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

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ATOZ

New Free Zone Resolution

United Arab Emirates Commercial

WP

WH Partners

New PPP Law In Qatar - Everything You Need To Know About This Important Step Towards Qatar National Vision 2030

Lebanon Government

BS

Badri and Salim El Meouchi Law Firm

Capital Adequacy/BASEL

Legal Regulations In Banking: What Investors Need To Know

Attracting investments, including foreign direct investments, hold significant importance for the economy of every country. Regulatory frameworks for banks and banking practices play a crucial role in this regard.

Bait Al Qanoon

Crypto Gets A New Lira Of Scrutiny: An Analysis Of Turkey's New Crypto Asset Framework

New communiqués by the Capital Markets Board, Turkey have been published to introduced strict rules for CASPs to enhance market stability, security, and transparency, aligning with global standards.

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Key Changes Introduced By The New Banking Law (Royal Decree No. 2 Of 2025)

On the 1st of January 2025, Oman enacted a new Banking Law under Royal Decree 2 of 2025 ("New Banking Law"), which repeals and replaces the previous Banking Law established by Royal Decree 114 of 2000.

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Update: Licensing Conditions And Procedures For Trusteeship Activities

Bahrain Finance

R+

Raees + Co

The Financial Stability Of Egyptian Banks

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Capital Market Law Amendment - Reforming Brokerage Licensing

Saudi Arabia Finance

AP

AlArfaj & Partners

The Approval Of AED Stablecoin: A New Milestone For The UAE's Digital Finance Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Investment Funds In Egypt

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Youssry Saleh & Partners

كيف يمكنك تاسيس شركة مساهمة داخل المملكة العربية السعودية

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Debt Capital Markets

IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

In today's financial landscape, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Egypt remains one of the most effective mechanisms for companies to raise capital and scale their operations.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation provides valuable insights into the enforceability of gift transactions executed by debtors with encumbered assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Navigating Valuation In Egypt's Volatile Economy

As valuation professionals, we've witnessed firsthand the impact of economic uncertainty on businesses in Egypt. With inflation rates hovering around 25%, a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 80%, and a fluctuating Egyptian pound (EGP), investors and businesses are confronted with unprecedented challenges.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Transforming Saudi Arabia's Debt Capital Market: An Insight Into The CMA's Key Regulatory Reforms

Saudi Arabia Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Changes Under The New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ship Arrestment Under Omani Maritime Law

Bait Al Qanoon

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Rise Of Capital Markets In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Finance

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

Leveraged Buyouts: How Debt Drives Major Acquisitions

Egypt Commercial

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Financial Services

IPO Requirements And Success Factors In Egypt

In today's financial landscape, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Egypt remains one of the most effective mechanisms for companies to raise capital and scale their operations.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

Mudaraba is a profit-sharing Islamic finance partnership arrangement. Under this structure, the Investor (the "Rab-al-Mal" or "Investor") invests assets into the partnership, while the Manager (the "Mudarib" or "Manager") receives and manages these assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Qatar Central Bank Issues Sustainable Finance Framework For Banks

As part of Qatar's strategic plans and policies supporting sustainability, such as the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatar Central Bank's ("QCB") ESG and Sustainability Strategy for the Financial Sector...

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Does The Bank Have A Right To Close A Customer's Account As A Result Of Multiple Bounced Cheques?

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

New UAE Cabinet Decision Introduces New Non-Resident Person's Nexus Criteria

United Arab Emirates Tax

A

ATOZ

Impact Of U.S. Tariffs On Emerging Markets And Global Trade

Egypt International

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Dubai's New Tax Law For Foreign Banks

United Arab Emirates Tax

IG

IR Global

DIFC Law No. 2 Of 2025 ("The New Law")

Saudi Arabia Litigation

BLK Partners

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Islamic Finance

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

Mudaraba is a profit-sharing Islamic finance partnership arrangement. Under this structure, the Investor (the "Rab-al-Mal" or "Investor") invests assets into the partnership, while the Manager (the "Mudarib" or "Manager") receives and manages these assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Poised For Robust Growth: Islamic Finance Market Trends In The Middle East

The Middle East continues to be a powerhouse in the Islamic finance industry, commanding a significant share of global Sharia-compliant assets. The region is estimated to hold approximately 77.4%...

United Arab Emirates Finance

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

Capital Markets – Walkers (Dubai) 2023 Recap

With 2023 now firmly behind us, Walkers' Dubai based capital markets team discuss the year's key transactions and the upcoming trend expectations for 2024.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Walkers

Gowling WLG In The Gulf: The Mena Water Sector, Awash With Opportunities (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Gowling WLG

H1 2023 Populated By ESG Sukuk Featuring Offshore Centers

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

Five Key Updates To The UAE Commercial Transactions Law And Implications For Financing Transactions

United Arab Emirates Finance

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

How Can US Fund Managers Access Private Capital From The Middle East For Their Existing Funds?

Worldwide Finance

O

Ocorian

Global Sukuk Activity Slows Through The First Half Of 2022

Worldwide Finance

MG

Maples Group

Growth In Master Islamic Investment Platforms Facilitated By The Offshore Centres

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

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Latest Videos

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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)

BC

Barnea & Co

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