In June 2016 the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said that the total number of displaced persons globally topped 65m, the highest number since the agency began collecting data during the Second World War. Given the size of the task, a multifaceted response is required, enlisting the help of multilateral institutions, national governments and...
Both the federal government of the UAE and the government of Abu Dhabi have done much to cut expenditure since 2015. However, with the medium-term outlook suggesting that the fiscal breakeven price will remain above the projected oil price and the emirate set on diversifying its economy in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the need...
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This chapter contains an overview of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Abu Dhabi including the key highlights of the basic legislative guidelines, a review of the main points for setting up a business and an outline of the free zones and other incentives on offer.
This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Abu Dhabi, as well as a look at the value-added tax system being developed across the GCC, a rundown of the social security contributions required for local staff and an outline of the double taxation treaties in place or on the way. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Dean Kern, Middle...
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