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Green Horizons: UAE Steering the Maritime ESG Transition

Carola Uva — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:09:14 +0000

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to postpone the formal adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) until October 2026 has sent a predictable ripple of uncertainty across global shipping. This year’s long delay, driven largely by political resistance to a global emissions pricing mechanism and fuel availability, leaves the sector without a clear international …

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UAE Corporate Tax Law Amendment: Tax Credit Offsets and Payments for Unutilized Credits

Dr. Laura Voda — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:13:43 +0000

On 15 December 2025, the UAE issued a new Federal Decree-Law amending Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law”). The amendments further refine the UAE’s corporate tax framework by clarifying the treatment of tax credits, incentives, and reliefs, and by introducing a statutory basis for claiming …

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Aviation Finance Heading Into 2026: Global Shifts and UAE Momentum

Bhargavi Gadre — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:15:33 +0000

As 2025 draws to a close, the aviation finance landscape looks very different from where it stood just a year ago. Aircraft supply remains constrained, investors are returning to structured transactions, and the UAE is rapidly cementing its place as a regional aviation finance hub. Here’s how these developments are shaping what’s next for 2026, …

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The UAE Aviation Finance Market and the Country’s Role as a Global Aviation Hub

Manik Verma — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:40:35 +0000

The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a significant player in the global aviation sector, demonstrating excellence as both a pivotal air transport hub and a leader in the domains of aviation finance and aircraft leasing. Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record high of 23.4 million passengers in Q1 of 2025, making it …

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Understanding the Jurisdiction, Powers, Function and Fees of the Insurance Committee for Settling and Resolving Insurance Disputes

Habib Babikir — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:50:21 +0000

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a unified regulatory body for the insurance and banking sectors, known as the Ombudsman Unit for the United Arab Emirates “Sanadak” (operating under the UAE Central Bank) Sanadak commenced operations on 07 March 2024, replacing the former Banking and Insurance Dispute Settlement Unit (BIDRU). The recently issued Federal Administrative …

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Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) in ADGM And DIFC: A Focus on the Recent Amendments to the “Nexus Requirement”

Carola Uva — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:42:27 +0000

The incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) has gained importance in the financial hub of the UAE, specifically within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). Recent regulatory changes in both jurisdictions have been introduced to simplify the setup process of SPVs and to establish a stronger connection with …

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UAE makes strides in crypto asset regulation: An analysis of the new UAE Central Bank Regulations on Stablecoins

Dr. Laura Voda — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:36:06 +0000

Over the past years, UAE’s resolve to be a leader in the virtual assets space has continued to strengthen. The latest development is the enactment of the Payment Token Services Regulation (the Regulations) issued by the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) by way of Circular No. 2/2024, to be effective in June 2025. Corresponding to …

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An insight into the revamped Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations in the UAE as of 2024

Dr. Laura Voda — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:36:06 +0000

A recent overhaul of the regulations concerning the determination of an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) has brought about considerable changes in the UBO determination and filing for entities in the UAE. The most significant is the ability of the Registrar to adopt a risk-based approach in the determination of the UBO which will be discussed …

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