UAE
Holborn Assets has Dubai licence suspended
Dubai-based Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers has had its Insurance Authority licence suspended for three months, in a rare case of the regulator taking action over a complaint about what is believed to be the sale of a long-term savings product.
Praemium secures regulatory approval to launch UAE funds
Australian investment platform Praemium has launched five investment funds in the UAE, as it prepares to set up shop in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC).
Middle East | 15 Jun 18
UAE overhauls visa rules for residents and visitors
The UAE government has announced changes to its visa requirements which should make life easier for expats.
Financial planning | 7 Jun 18
Dubai acts on school fee frustrations
Expats in Dubai are becoming increasingly frustrated with the high cost of education in the UAE.
Bahrain follows UAE with long-term investor visas
Bahrain’s government has announced it is working on a law that will allow foreigners to obtain 10 year “self-sponsored” visas, in an attempt to boost the jurisdiction’s position as a foreign investment destination.



