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The UAE Gender Balance Council honoured four organisations at the inaugural SDG 5 Pledge Awards in Dubai, recognising measurable workplace policies and female leadership initiatives. Award recipients included Standard Chartered UAE, ADNOC, Schneider Electric, and Deloitte Middle East. Eight additional private-sector organisations officially signed the SDG 5 Pledge during the ceremony.
Global commodity trader Trafigura has closed US$4.4 billion in syndicated credit facilities, upsized from an initial US$3.5 billion equivalent. The facility includes a US$1.6 billion-equivalent offshore renminbi tranche and was backed by 40 lenders across Asia and the Middle East, including UAE banks ADCB and FAB alongside leading Chinese institutions.
Foreign buyers in Dubai can obtain a 10-year Golden Visa by investing at least AED 2 million in one or more properties, including off-plan units from approved developers. According to TNT Magazine, mortgaged properties qualify if a bank confirms AED 2 million has been paid, with published processing fees around AED 9,885. Holders can sponsor family and remain outside the UAE for more than six months without losing residency.
Dubai's over-the-counter crypto trading desks facilitate bilateral transactions for institutional clients, with transaction minimums typically starting around $100,000. Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority had issued approximately 50 crypto licenses by June 2026. The UAE applies a 0% personal tax on crypto gains, while crypto-to-crypto transfers remain VAT-exempt.
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