Middle East
Middle East | 20 May 16
Eastern push keeps Dubai’s financial centre growth on target
The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is on course to match its record breaking results of 2015 this year despite the impact of lower oil prices on activity across the Gulf region, according to its chief business development officer, Salmaan Jaffrey.
Middle East | 18 May 16
Walter Jopp to head Zurich Global Life in the Middle East
Walter Jopp has been appointed chief executive of Zurich Global Life, Middle East & Africa, with immediate effect.
India imposes first CGT on Mauritian inflows in 30 years
The Indian government is set to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) on investments coming from Mauritius in bid to tackle tax evasion.
Middle East | 11 May 16
Abu Dhabi aiming to be the Middle East’s new fintech hotspot
Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has proposed creating a framework that will allow financial technology (fintech) firms to conduct their activities in a controlled and cost-effective environment.
Middle East | 10 May 16
RSA partners with Now Health to offer health insurance in UAE
British multinational general insurer RSA Insurance has announced the launch of an international health insurance operation in the United Arab Emirates in partnership with Now Health International.