ADIA at Fifty: Inside the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Fifty years of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority — what it discloses, why it never publishes its AUM, and the insourcing shift behind its returns.
Economic Substance Regulations: Why the UAE Scrapped ESR
The UAE ended Economic Substance Regulations for financial years ending after 31 December 2022 — but 2019-2022 filings and penalties are still live.
Buying Property in Abu Dhabi: Freehold Zones, DARI and Registration
How Abu Dhabi property purchases actually work — why the freehold zone lists conflict, what Law 13 of 2019 allows, escrow rules and the confirmed fees.
G42: Abu Dhabi’s AI Champion and What It Actually Builds
Inside G42 — its nine operating companies, the Microsoft agreement and GPU licences, the Condor Galaxy supercomputers and the Jais Arabic models.
First Abu Dhabi Bank: How FAB Became the UAE’s Largest Lender
How the NBAD–FGB merger created First Abu Dhabi Bank — the exact dates, the ownership split, the H1 2026 balance sheet and the ratings behind it.
Aldar Properties: The Developer That Built Modern Abu Dhabi
Inside Aldar Properties — its 2004 founding, the Sorouh and TDIC deals, the Mubadala stake, and the two-business model behind Abu Dhabi’s skyline.
UAE E-Invoicing: What the Ministry of Finance Mandate Requires
The UAE e-invoicing deadlines, the five-corner model, who is in scope and the penalty schedule — including the deadline that moved to 30 October 2026.
Etihad Rail Freight: The Spine Under the UAE Logistics Story
How Etihad Rail freight works: the 900km network from Ghuwaifat to Fujairah, the terminals and ports it serves, and the Hafeet Rail link being built to Oman.
Oqood Explained: Registering an Off-Plan Purchase in Dubai
How off-plan registration works in Dubai: the Interim Property Register, the escrow rules protecting your money, and what to check before you sign.
Investing on ADX: How Abu Dhabi’s Exchange Works for Retail Buyers
How to invest on ADX: getting an investor number, the Monday–Friday trading session, T+2 settlement, foreign ownership rules and what the FADX 15 actually holds.
UAE Corporate Tax: Small Business Relief and Who Actually Qualifies
UAE Small Business Relief explained: the AED 3 million revenue threshold, the extension to 2029, who is excluded, and the election that must be made every year.
Dubai Rent Disputes: The Rent Cap, the RDC and Eviction Notice Rules
Dubai rent rules explained: the five Decree 43 increase slabs, the 90-day and 12-month notice requirements, the RDC filing fees, and one myth that is simply wrong.
