The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today launched a regulatory framework for loan and investment-based crowdfunding platforms. The DFSA noted this is the first such framework in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries.
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DFSA launches crowdfunding framework
span lang=”EN-GB”>The DFSA crowdfunding regulations have the ability to catalyse growth in the financial technology (fintech) industry in the UAE and the region, by targeting the specific requirements of crowdfunding platforms. The regulations ensure clear …
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Dubai International Financial Centre Continues to Grow and Innovate in the First Half of 2017
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the US$7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced today that in the first half of 2017 it has grown 6.2% to 1,750 incorporated companies. Of those …
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Dubai’s DFSA launches crowdfunding framework
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has today launched its regulatory framework for loan and investment-based crowdfunding platforms, the first such framework in the GCC countries. The regime forms part of the DFSA’s regulatory roadmap to …
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UAE issues new tax procedures law ahead of VAT
UAE Minister of Finance and FTA chairman. It is an “all-encompassing legislative framework that lays the groundwork for the UAE’s plan to implement taxes as a means to ensure sustainability and diversify the government’s revenue streams,” he said.
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UAE President issues new Tax Procedures Law
UAE Minister of Finance and FTA Chairman. “The Law, issued by Shaikh Khalifa is an all-encompassing legislative framework that lays the groundwork for the UAE’s plan to implement taxes as a means to ensure sustainability and diversify the government …
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UAE- Al Adil enters e-commerce fray
The UAE’s leading brand for Indian foodstuff launched its online … Period. My interests are Economics, Finance and Information Technology. Prior to joining Khaleej Times, I have worked with some leading publications in India, including the Economic …
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ASIC signs agreement with UAE regulator to support fintech expansion opportunities
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), which outlines how both nations will collaborate to support …
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Shuaa Capital buys stake in Amwal International
Dubai: Shuaa Capital said on Monday it has acquired an 8 per cent stake in Kuwait-based Amwal International Investment for an undisclosed sum. Shuaa now owns 14.49 million shares in Amwal International. Furthermore Gulf Finance Corporation, a Shuaa Capital …
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Chinese companies move to Abu Dhabi industrial zone
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the $7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa) region, has announced that in the first half of 2017 it has gro Abu Dhabi Ports inks agreement with Chinese to develop …
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Abu Dhabi Ports signs $300 million investment cooperation agreement with China for manufacturing in Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone
Under the terms of the agreement, China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation Construction … creating over 1,400 jobs, broadening the financial and physical scope of the zone while bolstering its ties to the “Belt and Road” initiative.
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Sr. Manager – Learning & Development – Commercial Bank of Dubai – Dubai Jobs
• To drive professional execution of the learning and development plan, proactively partner with stakeholders to deliver on their learning needs and build the Bank’s capability to drive sustainable results, both in the short term and long term …
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Paysafecard enters UAE to enable online payments with cash
… technology innovation in line with its government’s Smart Dubai initiative to transform Dubai into the world’s smartest city, writes Paybefore (Banking Technology‘s sister publication). With Samsung, Apple and many other international technology …
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Two employees flee with Dh6.5m from Dubai currency exchange
The exchange centre was open on Monday and officials from the CID and Central Bank of the UAE were present to conduct their investigation. The officials examining the account details refrained from giving information about the case. A senior staff member …
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Paralegal – UAE Nationals – Commercial Bank of Dubai – Dubai Jobs
Assists the department in the legal cases planning, development, and management, legal research, gathers facts and retrieves information, drafts and analyses legal documents and collects, complies and utilizes technical information, to make recommendations …
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Mashreq launches MashreqPay banking wallet in the UAE
The advanced mobile wallet for Android phones, with unique market-first features and a best-in-class loyalty programme, is designed to work seamlessly at local and international merchant outlets. 1. UNLOCK & PAY: MashreqPay is easy to set up – any …
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Mashreqbank psc : Mashreq launches MashreqPay banking wallet in the UAE
Mashreq Bank, has announced the launch of MashreqPay – a digital mobile wallet providing secure easy-to-use payment for purchases, anywhere in the world where cards are accepted and the merchant terminal has NFC (near-field-communication) capability.
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