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DIFC surpassed 10,000 active registered companies in the first half of 2026, reaching 10,018 after 30% annual growth. Expansion in regulated financial services, AI and FinTech businesses, and private wealth structures is broadening its role as an international business and wealth management hub in Dubai. Read more

Global technology companies are increasingly establishing a presence in Saudi Arabia as digital investment, AI adoption and Vision 2030 create new opportunities. Local presence can also improve access to government and corporate contracts, making the right structure and operating setup increasingly important. Read more

Foreign direct investment in Bahrain reached BD17.733 billion at the end of 2025, an 81% increase over the past decade. The sustained rise reflects continued international investment across financial services, manufacturing, logistics, ICT and other sectors. Read more

Financial services companies are increasingly choosing the UAE as a base for regional and international operations. Growth across ADGM and DIFC, clearer regulatory frameworks, access to capital and expanding fintech activity are helping position the UAE as a more established global financial centre. Read more

What does a corporate secretary do? From maintaining statutory records and preparing corporate documents to managing filings and corporate changes, company secretarial services help businesses stay on top of their ongoing legal and administrative obligations. Read more

A Commercial Registration establishes a company’s legal identity in Qatar, while a Commercial Licence authorises it to carry out approved business activities. Understanding the distinction helps businesses plan their establishment, licensing and ongoing compliance correctly. Read more

ADGM is entering a new phase of development, with strong growth in licences and assets under management alongside regulatory changes and a growing international professional services ecosystem. These developments highlight how Abu Dhabi is building ADGM into a broader global financial centre. Read more

Setting up a foundation in the UAE allows families to separate ownership from personal assets while creating a long-term framework for succession, governance and wealth preservation. DIFC and ADGM Foundations provide internationally recognised legal structures that can hold assets, support family offices and simplify cross-border wealth planning. Read more

The UAE has become one of the region’s leading locations for investment funds, asset managers and investment platforms. Much of this activity is concentrated within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which have developed dedicated regulatory frameworks designed specifically for financial services businesses and investment structures. For fund sponsors,Continue reading "Fund structuring and fund setup in DIFC and ADGM" Read more

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a significant consultation on proposed amendments to its DIFC Prescribed Company Regulation in 2026, signalling one of the most meaningful shifts in the Centre’s structuring landscape since the regime’s introduction in 2019. These changes make DIFC more accessible, improve global competitiveness for holding structures and asset ownership.Continue reading "DIFC Proposes Changes to Prescribed Company Regulations" Read more