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A voice of transformation: BAT group CFO Soraya Benchikh’s bold journey across borders and boardrooms

Benchikh's focus is on driving innovation that could transform public health while ensuring sustainability of the business and shareholder value

Oil-funded growth or true diversification? Key metrics to watch in the GCC

Gulf economies show strong non-oil growth in 2024, but key indicators highlight the depth and sustainability of diversification efforts

Seviora: Connecting opportunities between Asia and the Middle East

Temasek-owned asset management group sets up Abu Dhabi office for regional expansion, collaboration initiatives

ADPIC: Balancing innovation with identity

Working with the private sector is a cornerstone of ADPIC’s infrastructure delivery strategy

Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market: Haven for the ‘rich, richer and richest’

Dubai’s zero income tax policy and minimal property taxes create significant wealth preservation opportunities for international buyers

Inside Casa AHS: The $750 million vision of exclusive living from AHS Properties

AHS Properties founder and CEO Abbas Sajwani talks about the company’s latest project and its commitment to delivering not just a collection of properties, but an ultra-luxury residential ecosystem

Legal reviews

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The role of lawyers in digital transformation projects

Legal guidance essential to ensure compliance, manage risks and facilitate smooth implementation of digital transformation initiatives

Navigating the UAE’s updated pension regulations

2023 Law increases monthly pensionable cap from AED 50,000 to AED 70,000

Tech, laws and privacy: MENA’s evolving data protection paradigm

Economic powerhouses embrace omnibus legislation as personal privacy takes center stage

The Saudi Personal Data Protection Law: What it entails 

Penalties for breaching PDPL may lead to two-year imprisonment or $800,000 fine 

The right to proper education and dispute resolution in the UAE 

Understanding the legal aspects of education rights 

The latest emiratization rules and requirements

Up to AED 96,000 in fines for failure to comply in year 1

The unseen lifeline: How travel insurance is adapting to a world in flux

The wise traveler will view their insurance policy not as an all-encompassing shield, but as one vital layer of protection in an unpredictable world

How European family offices are reallocating capital towards the UAE

The UAE imposes no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax

From desert to destination: The Middle East as a convergence of global property investments

The region’s real estate landscape is undergoing a profound transformation that demands our attention

Leadership drives the UAE’s AI energy transition

The synergy between visionary leadership and advanced technologies is set to transform the energy sector

UAE, Saudi Arabia venture into the U.S. LNG space

Gulf countries are expanding their overseas presence and creating partnerships as part of growth plans

API blind spots: The hidden threat in Middle East banks’ digital push

Financial institutions in the region have the opportunity to set a global benchmark for secure digital innovation