FTA Releases List of Designated Zones on VAT
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Cabinet Decision no. 59 of 2017 on Designated Zones (“Cabinet Decision”) for the purposes of Federal Law no. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (“VAT Law”). Art. 50 of...
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Middle East & International News
Pinsent Masons enters association with Saudi firm
Pinsent Masons has entered an association with Saudi Arabian law firm Alsabhan & Alajaji (SJ) to enhance its coverage across the Middle East. The association with SJ will complement Pinsent Masons’ existing regional presence, providing clients...
DLA Piper launches Middle East Tax Practice
DLA Piper has strengthened its International Tax practice with the appointment of Ton van Doremalen as partner and head of tax in the Middle East. Doremalen will join the firm’s Dubai office on December 3, 2017....
RAK Courts & ADGM Courts to collaborate on enhancing legal & judicial services
Ras Al Khaimah Courts (RAK Courts) and Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) entered into an agreement collaborate on efforts and initiatives that enhance the legal and judicial services and uphold the high judicial standards...
Addleshaw Goddard celebrates five years in GCC
Addleshaw Goddard has recently celebrated five years’ operating in the GCC with year-on-year growth and a string of high-profile deals and mandates. The first of the firms three office in the GCC, the Dubai office opened...
BonelliErede boosts international footprint with launch of Dubai office
International law firm BonelliErede today announced the firm’s latest milestone in its international expansion, with the launch of a new office in the heart of the prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre. Combined with the recent openings...
Maples and Calder celebrates 50th anniversary in Dubai
Members of Maples and Calder’s Dubai office gathered together on the evening of Thursday, 8 November to celebrate the firm’s 50th anniversary. Local clients and industry contacts based around the UAE were invited to join staff...
DFSA signs FinTech agreements with Hong Kong authorities
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) deepened ties with regulators in Hong Kong today signing two cooperation agreements to enhance collaboration in financial technology (FinTech) innovation. The agreements reinforce the existing strong relationship between the authorities...
WiAR co-hosts debate for Dubai Arbitration Week
The Dubai Arbitration Week took place during the week of November 12, 2017 with a schedule that was rich in content and attendance from the UAE, the region and abroad. Daily events were organised throughout the...
Beyond the digital footprint
With more than one billion Facebook users globally, and more than 500 million daily users on Instagram, it is logical that each day thousands leave their social media accounts unattended after they have passed away. Some...
