The UAE's journey from tax haven to structured tax jurisdiction has created the most significant regulatory shift in Middle East private markets since the region opened to international capital. For the first time in decades, fund managers and institutional investors must navigate a bifurcated system where tax planning becomes as critical as deal sourcing. This isn't just regulatory housekeeping. The introduction of a 9% federal corporate tax and the OECD's 15% minimum tax framework has...

The global financial landscape is currently undergoing a monumental transformation driven by the "Great Wealth Transfer," an inter-generational move that's projected to shuffle a stunning $83.5 trillion by 2048.

In under a decade, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has transformed into one of the fastest-growing fintech markets worldwide. The region’s fintech industry was valued at USD 169.92 billion in 2023, expanding at a year-on-year growth rate of 27.8%. By 2033, the market is forecast to nearly quadruple, driven by a 15.68% CAGR.