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Read more informationCombating Money Laundering in Dubai: Key Risks and Proactive Measures Money laundering is a significant threat in Dubai's thriving financial and commercial hub, where criminals often attempt to integrate illicit funds into the legitimate financial system. The city’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and diverse business ecosystem make it a target…
Read moreNew Schengen Visa Regulations Simplify Travel for GCC and Indian Visitors Travelling to Europe has become much more convenient for GCC and Indian visitors following the European Commission's approval of new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas. Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and India who live in their…
Read moreUAE and Qatar Sign Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Fiscal Evasion The UAE and Qatar have formalized an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing fiscal evasion of income taxes. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and…
Read moreQatar Joins the Madrid System for International Trademark Registration On May 3, 2024, Qatar officially presented its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Trademarks, a strategic move in line with Qatar’s National Development Vision 2030. This makes Qatar the 115th member of the Madrid…
Read moreUAE Implements Stringent Regulations on Telemarketing The UAE government has enacted stringent regulations on telemarketing via phone calls, instituting new controls and mechanisms. Violators will face administrative penalties, including warnings and fines up to Dh150,000. Effective mid-August 2024, violators will be subject to graduated administrative penalties ranging from warnings to…
Read moreNew Schengen Visa Regulations Ease Travel for GCC and Indian Visitors Travelling to Europe has become significantly more convenient for visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and India. The European Commission has recently approved new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,…
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