ABU DHABI/WAM HSBC has announced its plans to establish a Centre of Excellence in Al Ain. This strategic initiative, launched in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), is aligned with the UAE and Abu Dhabi government’s vision to develop local talent and increase the employment of UAE nationals in the financial sector. Set to be operational ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the intellectual property registration of the “Muwafaq” package, which has been specifically developed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. The authority highlighted that the package seeks to create a significant step forward in fostering innovation within the tax system and delivering comprehensive solutions that align with market ...

DUBAI/WAM The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) has announced that Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been selected to host the GPA conference in 2026. The Global Privacy Assembly is an international group, established in 1979 as the premier global forum for data protection and privacy authorities. The assembly comprises leading global Information and privacy authorities and commissioners. It is an ...