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UAE: New dual Licenses initiative in Abu Dhabi

goo.gl/6XbKA1 oneworldmideast.net/en-gb/media/news/2018/new-dimensions-of-jebel-ali-offshore-company/ www.hadefpartners.com/News/364/Legislative-Commentary-on-the-UAE-Law-regarding-the-Central-Bank—the-Organisation-of-Financial-Institutions-and-Activities www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2019/02/the-new-uae-central-bank-law?cc_lang=en www.tamimi.com/law-update-articles/new-banking-law-federal-law-no-14-of-2018/ 0
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US: New developments on Iran Sanctions

goo.gl/wdRqi5 goo.gl/rtTRdG www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/end-of-the-road-u-s-sanctions-on-iran-20626/ knowledge.freshfields.com/papier-sanitair/Global/r/3853/iran_sanctions_re-imposed__what_you_need_to_know www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/united-states-fully-re-imposes-iran-sanctions-and-expands-designations goo.gl/a2giiX goo.gl/7aU7St See also: goo.gl/BckNpS www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/treasury-and-state-announce-new-humanitarian-mechanism-increase-transparency www.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2019/october/31/ofac-unveils-iran-humanitarian-trade www.trumpandtrade.com/2019/10/treasurys-financial-crimes-enforcement-network-fincen-issues-final-rule-concerning-iran-money-laundering-concerns/ Update:www.findknowdo.com/news/12/08/2020/ofac-clarifies-scope-iranian-sanctions?utmwww.findknowdo.com/news/08/24/2021/ofac-authorizes-educational-exports-iran?utmwww.findknowdo.com/news/09/30/2021/ofac-issues-iran-related-faq?utmwww.findknowdo.com/news/11/18/2021/ofac-sanctions-iranian-cyber-company-and-associated-persons?utmwww.findknowdo.com/news/07/06/2022/ofac-sanctions-iranian-petroleum-and-petrochemical-trade-network?utm 0
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UAE: New JAFZA Offshore Companies Regulations

www.hadefpartners.com/News/337/New-JAFZA-Offshore-Companies-Regulations—New-tools-for-protecting-the-interests-of-foreign-investors www.oneworldmideast.net/en-gb/media/news/2018/new-dimensions-of-jebel-ali-offshore-company/ jamesberrylaw.com/article-details/1249/jebel-ali-free-zone-authority-issues-new-regulations-for-offshore-companies 0
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UAE: Residency rules and new long-term resident Visa scheme for Expat retirees

goo.gl/LZyMTW www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/five-year-residence-visa/-announced-in-uae-terms-and-conditions www.oneworldmideast.net/en-gb/media/news/2018/uae-announces-golden-visa-for-retirees/ Update: bsabh.com/knowledge-hub/regulatory-and-legal-updates/uae-golden-visa-implication-on-the-uae-ecosystem www.middleeastbusiness.org/2022/04/18/uae-rolls-out-comprehensive-changes-to-visa-regime-for-residents-and-tourists www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/uae-outlines-changes-to-short-term-and-long-term-visa-categories Introduction of Federal Corporate Tax in the UAE Galadari Alerts: The UAE Ministry of Finance Issues Guidelines for Tax Residency Determination in the Country www.dlapiper.com/en-ma/insights/publications/gulf-tax-insights/gulf-tax-insights—april-2023/uae-announces-new-tax-residency-criteria 0
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UAE: Regulation of Crypto Assets

goo.gl/dGXk78 www.adgm.com/mediacentre/press-releases/abu-dhabi-global-market-proposes-a-regulatory-framework-for-spot-crypto-asset-markets/ goo.gl/ZpztbY www.dwf.law/en/Legal-Insights/2018/August/ADGM-launches-Crypto-Asset-Regulatory-Framework Investors Welcome ADGM’s Guidance on Dedicated Cryptoasset Framework Abu Dhabi Global Market Issues Updated Comprehensive Guidance on Cryptoasset Framework gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-resources/articles/2019/adgm-s-new-digital-investment-frameworks/ www.adgm.com/mediacentre/press-releases/adgm-launches-crypto-asset-regulatory-framework/ Crypto Asset Exchange at ADGM www.professionallawyer.me/legal-articles/business/legal-consultants-in-dubai-and-cryptocurrency See also: www.hadefpartners.com/News/536/The-Future-of-Crypto-Assets-Regulation-in-the-UAE www.arabianbusiness.com/gcc/uae/real-estate-rules-explained gulfnews.com/business/tighter-uae-rules-for-property-transactions-involving-virtual-assets-1.89798219 Update: Dubai Financial Services Authority Moves into the “Crypto” Space and Establishes...
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UAE: The new Foundations Law in the DIFC

www.hadefpartners.com/News/314/The-new-Foundations-Law-in-the-DIFC www.hadefpartners.com/News/347/DIFC-Foundations-and-Shariah m-hq.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=94a553b3022eb461b678a1730&id=8d29da9ef3&e=c6c7a9ef95 www.stalawfirm.com/en/blogs/view/special-purpose-vehicles-adgm.html UAE Foundations in ADGM, DIFC & RAK ICC www.ocorian.com/article/rise-foundations-uae Click to access trust-and-foundations-laws-in-the-difc.pdf See also: Click to access xxiv.private.client.update.issue_20.pdf www.difccourts.ae/rules-decisions/judgments-orders/court-appeal/dubai-international-financial-centre-authority-2020-difc-ca-002 0
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UAE: Securities Regulator enhances Sukuk offering Rules

www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/new-requirements-for-uae-sukuk-offerings www.mifc.com/index.php?ch=ch_contents_capital_markets&pg=pg_cm_global&ac=26427 www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/UAE_reforms_aid_Sukuk_market_Fitch-SNG_118215148/ See also: www.akingump.com/en/news-insights/esg-and-sukuk-in-the-middle-east.html 0
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