Economy Opinion

Tax implications of UAE’s financial free zones: How 2024 changes affect banking and investment

The UAE’s free zones have long been an attractive choice for banks, investors, and businesses. Offering 100% foreign ownership, tax benefits, and a supportive regulatory environment, these zones have become central to the country's success in attracting global financial players. However, the tax landscape is shifting.

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Economy Opinion

The Tax Strategies of Global Companies

In today's interconnected world, businesses have unprecedented access to international markets. Companies of all sizes can now venture beyond their domestic borders, opening new avenues for revenue generation and growth opportunities.

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked Knightsbridge Group CEO Sheldon Labuschagne for the secret to success in Dubai

As the CEO of Knightsbridge Group, I’ve seen how the city’s business environment is constantly changing, with government initiatives like Dubai Vision 2030 shaping future opportunities.

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked Talent Higher’s founder and CEO Catherine Farley for the secret to success in Dubai

When I first started Talent Higher, I quickly realised that success isn’t just about what you know, but who you surround yourself with.

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Opinion

The UAE tax and accounting playbook: Your guide to 2025 compliance

2025, the first full reporting year under the new corporate tax regime, marks a pivotal moment for the UAE’s financial landscape. Furthermore, the upcoming introduction of measures like the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) is reshaping how businesses approach accounting and taxation.

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Opinion Real Estate

Real estate markets that never let you down and why – the investment-proof residential real estate checklist

Despite increasing economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the enduring appeal of real estate investment remains unshakeable.

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Economy Opinion

Fujairah 2025: a bright future ahead

With a promising future ahead of it, the emirate of Fujairah has seen excellent growth, expanding its economy by about one third since 2021, and currently showing year-on-year growth of around 8%.

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Economy Opinion

Open finance, big opportunities: The UAE’s blueprint for digital banking

Innovation has always been a key part of the UAE’s development strategy, and its financial sector is no exception. With a vision to position itself as a global fintech hub, the nation has invested heavily in creating an ecosystem where digital banking can thrive.

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Economy Opinion

How DIFC is redefining family wealth management

As global wealth grows, so does the complexity of managing it. HNWIs and ultra-high-net-worth families increasingly seek bespoke solutions to preserve and grow their wealth while ensuring smooth intergenerational transfer. Enter the family office – a vehicle synonymous with tailored wealth management and holistic legacy planning.

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Opinion

Which businesses will thrive in the autonomous vehicle revolution?

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) edge closer to mainstream adoption, they promise to be more than just a new way of getting from A to B. Like most new tech, they’re going to disrupt pretty much everything around them. This is concerning in some ways, and exciting in others.

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