DIFC designated company regime expanded to widen access to holding and SPV structures DIFC updates its designated company regime, removing eligibility limits to widen access to holding and SPV structures …
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DIFC surpasses 10,000 companies as AI and fintech firms grow 39%
by James Bryantby James BryantDIFC Tops 10,000 Active Firms as AI and Fintech Surge, Sheikh Maktoum Says Sheikh Maktoum praises DIFC’s milestone as the centre records over 10,000 active companies and strong AI and …
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US sanctions Rwanda-linked firms for financing armed groups through illicit minerals trade US sanctions target Rwanda-linked companies accused of funding armed groups via illicit minerals, raising scrutiny over the trade …
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Australia doubles fines for social media firms over under-16 ban Australia doubles fines for social media firms over under-16 ban, raising the cap to A$99m and giving the eSafety Commissioner …
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Dubai Chamber launches initiative to help companies expand into Hungary and Poland
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Chamber pushes Dubai companies’ expansion to Hungary and Poland Dubai Chamber launches event to prepare Dubai firms for expansion to Hungary and Poland, outlining market opportunities and planned trade …
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Forbes Middle East Reveals 31 UAE Companies in 2026 Top 100 Family Firms
by James Bryantby James BryantForbes Middle East Names UAE Firms Among Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026 Forbes lists 31 UAE firms in its Top 100 Arab family businesses 2026; Al-Futtaim, DAMAC and Al …
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Dubai Chambers reveals surge to 3,275 French companies after Paris forum
by James Bryantby James BryantParis dialogue spotlights investment opportunities in Dubai for French firms Dubai showcases investment opportunities in Paris as Dubai Chambers notes a surge in French company membership, rising non-oil trade and …
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UAE Ministry Orders Private Joint-Stock Companies to Hold AGMs by June 30 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantMinistry orders private joint-stock firms to hold annual general assembly by June 30, 2026 UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism requires private joint-stock firms to hold their annual general assembly …
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AI agents force companies to adopt cheaper models as costs soar
by James Bryantby James BryantAI agents drive a cost reckoning as firms shift toward cheaper, smaller and open-source models Rising costs of AI agents push companies toward cheaper, smaller and open-source models as major …
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ADNOC-listed companies deliver resilient Q1 2026 results and bolster energy supply stability
by James Bryantby James BryantADNOC listed companies post AED 43.4bn revenue and AED 7.9bn net profit in Q1 2026 ADNOC listed companies reported resilient Q1 2026 results, delivering AED 43.4 billion in revenue and …