Expo 2020 will be hosted in Dubai at the end of the year for 173 days, which brings much excitement and potential world trade and business opportunities to the region. While the Emirates of Dubai has developed exponentially over the last several years, (both in terms of trade and commerce, and the construction of new…
Promotions Arsalan Tariq has been named Partner at BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and legal consultants. Practicing since 2009, Arsalan specializes in Islamic and conventional finance, bilateral and syndicated project finance, acquisition finance, Islamic product development, cross-border financing and financial restructuring. Arsalan will continue working from BSA’s DIFC office in Dubai, attending events…
A huge congratulations to BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP shortlisted for 5 categories at the Middle East Legal Awards 2020. Regional Law Firm of the Year Litigation Team of the Year CSR Initiative of the Year Corporate Team of the Year Rising Star Award – Nadim Bardawil Winners will be announced on Thursday 2…
Arsalan Tariq has been named Partner at BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and Legal Consultants in Oman. Practicing since 2009, Arsalan specializes in Islamic and conventional finance, bilateral and syndicated project finance, acquisition finance, Islamic product development, cross-border financing and financial restructuring. Arsalan will continue working from BSA’s DIFC office in Dubai, attending…
In a bid to boost investment in Dubai and based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, a new package of fee waivers for various government services has been approved on February 5th, 2020 by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al…
While the overall economic slowdown and disruption in the market has had some impact on the insurance sector as well, the UAE insurance market still seems to be going strong. Market reports state that Loss Ratios continue to present a positive outlook and the total written premium of the Industry for the half-year ended 2019…
Context One of the key strategic aims of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is to shift its oil-dependent economy to a knowledge-based economy. This multifaceted endeavor involves an extensive web of interweaving projects, initiatives and funds geared towards achieving this ambitious and important aim. Vision 2030 has identified the proliferation and success of small and medium…
The creation of a strong legal framework for commercial companies will positively impact the growth of FDI in the UAE Dubai is in the final countdown for the preparation of the long-awaited Expo 2020, which is set to open a year from now, in October. This is a key event set to take place in…
There is now a cap on all fees and payments paid by insurers to advisers for pure insurance or investment policies. The mis-selling of financial services products has affected many economies around the world where disposable income is relatively higher. In the UAE, to safeguard existing and potential customers, regulators have taken active steps to…
UAE expat residents who find themselves in financial difficulties, indebted to the point where their options are limited, fleeing to the airport with hastily packed overstuffed cases and a one-way ticket out of town, should breathe a sign of relief. The UAE Cabinet has recently issued its long-awaited personal Insolvency Law, meaning the number of…