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Discussion on Investment Funds and Corporate Structures in the United Arab Emirates

Explore UAE investment funds, and corporate structures, as well as business outlook in the Middle East, in this interview with Nick Davies, Managing Partner of SBL International. Nick shares practical insights on setting up and scaling fund platforms in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and beyond, highlighting their unique features as well as the business opportunities in these jurisdictions, other UAE free zones, and the mainland offer to GPs, investors, and entrepreneurs.

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