Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

Legal & Regulatory Apr 21

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

Economy & Trade

IEA Chief Projects Two-Year Recovery for Middle East Energy Markets Amid Geopolitical and Demand Pressures

Apr 20

The IEA expects Middle East energy markets to stabilize within two years, though short-term volatility remains high due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.

Industries

Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen

Apr 17

Rising fuel costs and inflation are accelerating demand for affordable Chinese EV across the Gulf, with the UAE leading adoption and Saudi Arabia scaling infrastructure and localization.

Tax & Accounting

UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework

Apr 16

The UAE has introduced a major reform of its tax penalty regime, significantly reducing fines and replacing a punitive system with a simplified, proportionate framework effective April 14, 2026.

Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising

Legal & Regulatory Apr 15
Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach

Legal & Regulatory Apr 15
Global Shocks Spur Energy Policy and Spending Surge: Implications for the Gulf

Economy & Trade Apr 14
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Businesses Need to Know

Legal & Regulatory Apr 10

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