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New UAE merger control thresholds now effective
Key features of the new UAE merger control regime, which recently came into effect.
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Podcast: Munib Ali, AlixPartners, on navigating the crypto regulatory landscape
Munib Ali discusses crypto regulation in UK, EU, US, Singapore, UAE and India; his career from regulator to consultant; and offers compliance advice to firms.
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Scaling digital asset businesses in the UAE: A balanced guide to ADGM, DIFC, and VARA
Each of these jurisdictions offers distinct strengths—and limitations—depending on your firm’s activities, products, and client base.
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Crypto wrap: Binance investment boost, Coinbase returns to India, plus more
Our regular roundup of news and developments from the world of crypto.
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Waking up to the reality of AI: What to expect in 2025
As the global AI race intensifies and billions are being invested in the technology, we look at where AI could take us in 2025.
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The ‘AI race’ is on, as UAE pushes to acquire US technology
Discussion on acquiring US AI technology was at the top of UAE leader’s agenda during his first official visit in Washington in seven years.
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DFSA fines former private banker $980,020 for misleading and deceptive conduct
The Dubai financial services regulator has now banned him from holding office or being employed by a DFSA-authorized firm.
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UAE removed from FATF money laundering, terrorism financing watchlist
But removal of the country from watchdog’s gray list prompts criticism from global anti-corruption groups.