Long in the offing, a new FDI law, which aims to improve Kuwait’s business climate and reduce obstacles to market entry, is set to play a key role in underpinning investment growth.
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Economic update | Kuwait eyes investment surge
18 Mar 2015
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The guide includes listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Dubai and contact details for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for business and leisure visitors alike.
Articles & Analysis | Compulsory medical insurance creates new opportunities in Dubai from The Report: Dubai 2015
The long-awaited introduction of compulsory medical insurance in Dubai took effect in September 2014, through the first stages of a phased implementation that will bring universal health coverage to all the emirate’s residents by 2016. The plan, which was approved by the government in late 2013, is expected to create new opportunities for insurers, though price...
Articles & Analysis | Greater transparency and proposed regulatory reforms to boost Dubai's long-term insurance prospects from The Report: Dubai 2015
In the UAE, insurance is licensed by the federal regulator for operators in all seven emirates, the Insurance Authority (IA). The sector is highly competitive, with 60 companies angling for business, according to the IA’s 2013 annual report, in a market where insurance has not yet gained popular acceptance as an essential financial service. Owing to a low penetration...
Articles & Analysis | New IPOs likely in Dubai, with government-related entities leading the way from The Report: Dubai 2015
After almost five years without any initial public offerings (IPOs) on either of Dubai’s two equities bourses, 2014 saw a change – first the drought ended, in March, and then activity scaled up with two new stocks added in an eight-day span in September and October. The outlook for offerings is bright, thanks to a combination of the Dubai government’s commitment to...