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Rishi Sunak: My tax cuts are ‘clear dividing line’ with Labour
The Prime Minister said the UK economy had “turned a corner” and that further tax cuts, following measures in last month’s Autumn Statement, were the “direction of travel”. Speaking to journalists en …
Dubai’s gold business is heading towards a defining moment – and it is not just one reason only
What Dubai does not require is being selectively targeted by some … Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, explained how his business leases gold to provide a yield to investors while …
Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds
“That business model needs to change. Dubai must be the starting point.” The companies represented by the 1,300-plus employees make up a big part of global emissions — which is also why they should …
DIFC’s strategic initiatives drive Dubai’s emergence as a global hub for sustainable finance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the launch of its Sustainable Finance …
Dahal invites UAE’s ‘vibrant business community’ to partner with Nepal for mutual growth
Nepal, according to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ requires a significant investment in infrastructure, human resources, and technology to move out of the LDC category by 2026.
UAE corporate tax: Keeping up with accounting standards
It can be a challenge to keep up with ever evolving accounting standards. For the majority, these hail from International Financial Reporting Standards. For those who conduct annual external audits, …
As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE now allowing limited protests and critics in
Participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks Sunday found themselves greeted by the rarest sights in the United Arab Emirates — public protests. From the largest demonstration seen …
Abu Dhabi deal for Telegraph threatens free press, says Liz Truss
Liz Truss has called on the government to protect the Telegraph Media Group’s editorial independence as fears mount over an Abu Dhabi-backed fund taking over its titles.The former prime minister said …
Cypark inks deal with Abu Dhabi Future Energy
In a landmark move towards establishing itself as a key player in the global transition to renewable energy (RE), Cypark Resources Bhd has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu …
PH, UAE boost ties on digital infrastructure dev’t
The Philippines has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on bolstering their economic alliance on digital infrastructure development, a move that will include the development of new …
Harris in Dubai to tackle climate change and war; each carries high political risks at home
Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: clim …
Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home
Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: climate change and the …
Glasgow retains its leading position as day two of the Dubai Duty Free SB20 Middle East Championships come to a close
(MENAFN- SOCIATE) 02 December 2023, Dubai – Following a successful first day of the Championship yesterday, the UAE’s 52nd National Day marked the beginning of day two of the Dubai Duty Free SB20 …
How to launder $50 million in Dubai: Watch the third episode of Narco Business
Bertrand Monnet, a business professor, spent two years filming every stage of the Sinaloa cartel’s business model in Mexico for Le Monde. In this third episode, the narcos and their financial advisors …
Here’s why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow limited protests at the summit
But while looking cartoonish, McGown offered serious criticism of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.’s plans to expand its offshore ultrasour gas operations into a protected area home to the dugong. “It’s a little risky,” she said, as gawking onlookers …
Autocratic UAE, host of Cop28 climate talks, allows limited protests and critics in
Human rights researchers from banned organisations have been granted access to the federation of seven sheikhdoms, but some say it is using Cop28 to burnish its image and does not really respect rights.