Middle East: Wealth Management

As one of the world's largest exporters of liquified natural gas, Qatar has embarked on a series of reforms and investments in recent years as part of a long-term strategy, set out in Qatar National Vision 2030, to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons, attract foreign direct investment) an secure a sustainable future.

Republic of Cyprus is a reputable international financial centre offering attractive opportunities for establishing and operating trusts, supported by a robust legal framework and a recently amended International Trusts Law (as defined below) that ensures maximum protection and flexibility for trust structures.

Although the general principle is that judgments cannot be enforced while they are still subject to appeal, in certain circumstances it is essential not to wait for the judgment to become final before it can be enforced.

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority has streamlined the company formation in Saudi Arabia process, allowing 100% foreign ownership in key sectors...

Dubai has emerged as a crucial hub for the growing virtual assets industry. It provides attractive tax incentives, a progressive regulatory framework and unique opportunities for growth and development.

In an era where cities are moving towards digital transformation, the ruler of Dubai, HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Decree No. 13 of 2024...

The Qatar Financial Centre ("QFC"), a special economic business zone with its own set of rules and regulations for businesses licensed therein, recently announced that the standard application...

The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has announced pivotal amendments to its civil and commercial laws, including the Application Law, which governs the interpretation and application of its legal framework.

The requirement to renew or suspend expired Dubai International Financial Centre-processed permits within 30 days of expiration of the permit has expanded to include any type of work...