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29.01.26 - 12:48
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Explained: Visa′s dual-hub strategy in Dubai and Riyadh as Saudi Arabia tightens the rules (Times of India)
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Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh emerging as a significant corporate center....
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12.01.26 - 06:01
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HSBC Opens Asset Mgmt Branch in UAE (Bloomberg)
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Daisy Ho, Asia & Middle East CEO at HSBC Asset Management, says the bank will offer 10 onshore funds to investors out of its new branch in Dubai after receiving a license from local authorities. She discusses HSBC's commitment in the Middle East with Yvonne Man and David Ingles on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)...
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05.01.26 - 07:36
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Dubai Private Equity Firm GII Aims to Triple Assets to $10 Billion (Bloomberg)
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Gulf Islamic Investments has emerged as one of the Middle East's most prolific homegrown private equity firms, deploying more than $1 billion over the past four years even as global buyout giants muscled in on its home turf. Now, the Dubai-based firm is pushing for scale and aims to triple assets under management to $10 billion by the end of the decade....
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29.12.25 - 11:36
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OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join Hong Kong′s US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme (SCMP)
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Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East – including OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank – have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) expanded yuan liquidity facility, underscoring the city's push as a global offshore renminbi (RMB) business hub.
The HKMA said on Monday it had doubled the quota it allocated to banks under the Renminbi Business Facility to 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) from December 1, the maximum allowed under the......
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22.12.25 - 10:30
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Can you qualify for a UAE Golden Visa by buying real estate using crypto? (Times of India)
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The UAE does not grant Golden Visas for holding cryptocurrency, but it does recognise qualifying real estate ownership. As Dubai increasingly allows property purchases using crypto, investors may access the real estate pathway if ownership is legally registered and properly valued. The route is narrow, documentation-heavy, and subject to regulation, making compliance, both in the UAE and at home, essential....
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01.12.25 - 05:24
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How to secure a UAE Golden Visa through the most exclusive route: Superyacht ownership (Times of India)
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The UAE's Golden Visa has expanded beyond traditional investment routes to include superyacht owners and maritime professionals, reflecting the nation's push to attract global wealth and specialised talent. With high financial thresholds, detailed eligibility rules, and distinct pathways in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the programme positions the UAE as a leading year-round hub for luxury yachting and long-term residency....
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