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Clarity. Compliance. Continuity.A closed-door morning around the questions many business owners are still learning how t...
08/06/2026

Clarity. Compliance. Continuity.

A closed-door morning around the questions many business owners are still learning how to ask under UAE Corporate Tax.

The discussion moved through practical areas such as:

◆ What needs to be documented better?
◆ Which business expenses need a closer look?
◆ How should company-paid policies be structured?
◆ What could affect Free Zone tax treatment?
◆ How can legacy arrangements be reviewed with more care?

The session was not about making tax feel heavier. It was about making the grey areas easier to understand, with the right context and the right guidance.

This week proved it again: good news and rising markets don’t always go hand in hand.A jobs report that beat expectation...
08/06/2026

This week proved it again: good news and rising markets don’t always go hand in hand.

A jobs report that beat expectations showed the U.S. economy is still going strong; at the same time, it raised questions about whether the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer.

That was enough for markets to take a step back, especially tech stocks.

The bigger picture? Still steady. Economic fundamentals are solid, earnings are holding up consumer spending keeps growth on track.

The challenge: weighing those positives against the reality of higher rates.

Markets may keep climbing even if the road gets bumpy.

Stick with your plan. Keep things diversified.

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Retirement planning in the UAE is changing. Not because the numbers have moved, but because more families are now planni...
05/06/2026

Retirement planning in the UAE is changing. Not because the numbers have moved, but because more families are now planning to grow old here.
Rickson Dsouza was featured in The National this week, talking about what comes after the financial plan is in place.

His point is clear. Health care and insurance? Most people get those. But what about everything else? Who steps in for medical decisions if a parent can’t? How is long-term care organised? How do families talk about inheritance? How do roles shift as parents age?

The financial side is usually sorted early. The operational and emotional side rarely is, even in families with significant wealth.

As more people choose to retire in the UAE, it’s worth having those conversations sooner rather than later.

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Travel demand to the UAE has held steady, even with the conflict still in headlines. What's changed is when people are t...
04/06/2026

Travel demand to the UAE has held steady, even with the conflict still in headlines. What's changed is when people are thinking about their insurance.

Adnan Raj shared his take in The National this week on what UAE-bound travellers are doing differently right now.

His take is simple. Regular travellers are locking in comprehensive insurance before they even think about booking a flight. Safe to travel? Yes. Cheap fares? Still around. But a solid policy? That takes a bit more work. So they’re getting the tricky bit sorted first.

The article also covers what to actually check in your policy wording / the kind of exclusions that can quietly trip up a claim if government advice changes.
Worth a look before your next booking.

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Financial confidence doesn’t wait for a first pay cheque. It begins with the small choices we make at home.Akshay Sardan...
04/06/2026

Financial confidence doesn’t wait for a first pay cheque. It begins with the small choices we make at home.

Akshay Sardana’s latest piece in GCC Business News explores how daughters pick up financial instinct in the everyday moments that shape them.

A chat about treats, a decision on pocket money, a slip-up that turns into a lesson. Each one adds to their judgment.

Daughters learn about money the same way they learn everything else: by doing, and by having the space to get it wrong now and then. The sooner they start, the more natural it feels.

It’s the way we talk about money at home that sets the stage for their confidence.

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Abhishek Datta shared with Khaleej Times, beyond oil prices and capital flows, a key factor behind the rupee’s long-term...
03/06/2026

Abhishek Datta shared with Khaleej Times, beyond oil prices and capital flows, a key factor behind the rupee’s long-term trajectory is the inflation differential between India and the US. With exchange rates in the spotlight, it pays to know what’s really driving these moves whether you’re investing, running a business, or sending money home.

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01/06/2026

Here’s a question that sparks debate. You can focus on funding just one right now: your retirement or your child’s education. Which gets top spot?

Most parents say education without a second thought. Aadil Kadri, AVP at Continental, has a different view.

Both matter. But here’s the thing: a bank will give your child a loan for university. No bank will ever give you a loan for retirement.

Your child has time and options. Your future self? Not so much.

So, where would you put the priority? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Another week, another record high. The story continues.S&P 500 keeps its streak alive, nine weeks and counting. Japanese...
01/06/2026

Another week, another record high. The story continues.

S&P 500 keeps its streak alive, nine weeks and counting. Japanese equities are joining the party with new highs, too.

Easing U.S.-Iran tensions and lower oil prices both gave markets a reason to breathe and shift focus back to growth and earnings.

Inflation, though, is still hanging around.

Latest PCE numbers? Price pressures are still above target, and central banks are treading carefully as they look ahead.

For investors, the takeaway is clear: The market may continue to rise despite significant uncertainty along the way.

Keep your seat at the table, keep your options open.

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30/05/2026

We plan trips, dinners and birthdays with care. But how often do we set aside a date just to talk about money?

Aadil Kadri, AVP at Continental, suggests a simple habit. Call it a Financial Day. You and your partner sit down and look at the full picture: what you earn, what you owe, what you’re building and where it all sits.

When both people know the numbers, the stress drops. You start deciding as a team instead of guessing on your own.

Pick a date this month and make it yours.

28/05/2026

Most people save what’s left at month’s end. Spoiler: it’s rarely much.

Aadil Kadri, AVP at Continental, flips the script. The old rule goes: income minus expenses equals savings. Here’s a smarter take: income minus investment equals what you get to spend.

Invest first. Live on the rest. Same salary, but a very different story a few years down the line.

Set your investment to move automatically each payday. Then let it do its thing.

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