A long-awaited bankruptcy law could be finalised by late 2016, the UAE's Economy Minister has said. His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori said investment legislation being drafted would permit majority foreign ownership of companies in certain sectors. Under current rules, bounced cheques and unpaid loans can land business owners in jail. The measure is expected to help smaller firms in particular to manage their debt more responsibly.
Dubai Chambers, Standard Chartered to support global expansion of local businesses
Dubai Chambers and Standard Chartered signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration aimed at fostering the growth of UAE businesses and supporting their expansion into promising global markets.
OPEC+ postpones output policy meeting to December 5
The OPEC+ alliance of oil-producing countries has postponed its next meeting on output policy to December 5 from December 1 to avoid a conflict with another event, OPEC said on Thursday.
UAE, Philippines expand cooperation
The UAE and the Philippines have signed key agreements in several new areas of cooperation, including in culture, energy transition, AI, and diplomacy, during President Marcos’ working visit to the UAE this week.
Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe
The US Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
UAE President chairs ADNOC board meeting, approves $80 billion investment arm
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has chaired the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors.
