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SANCTUARY JOINS SUMMIT GROUP

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SANCTUARY JOINS SUMMIT GROUP

January 23, 2024, Dubai, UAE – Summit Group, a leading independent provider of fiduciary and administrative services, today announced that Dubai-based Sanctuary is joining the group, with support from Sovereign Capital Partners. The Middle East is a high-growth market for fiduciary services, and the addition of Sanctuary represents a strategic move to capitalise on the burgeoning opportunities within the region.

Matt Claxton, CEO, Summit Group (left) and Deepak Malhotra, CEO, Sanctuary (right)

Sanctuary is a market-leading provider of services to entrepreneurs and families in the UAE, offering a comprehensive range of fiduciary, tax and advisory services that cater to the unique and complex requirements of clients in the region. Sanctuary broadens the range of services the combined group can offer to clients and increases the number of international locations to serve them from.

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Dubai Welcomes FORT Global A $2 Trillion Family Office Transformation

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Dubai Welcomes FORT Global A $2 Trillion Family Office Transformation

Dubai, UAE, Jan 22, 2024– Dubai, the hub of financial innovation, proudly stands as the host for the transformative Family Office Roundtable (FORT) Global, a groundbreaking expansion curated by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). The event is set to debut on February 2nd at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, where conventional barriers disappear and provide a stimulating environment for conversations that have the potential to change the world. Featuring participants at the helm of an immense $2 trillion in wealth, this exclusive, invitation-only event commands the attention of international asset allocators, dignitaries, ministers, and single-family offices hailing from 35+ countries.

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Rising costs amidst global economic shifts is a top concern for 58% of SMEs

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Rising costs amidst global economic shifts is a top concern for 58% of SMEs as they also face workforce challenges

Challenges in talent acquisition, cost management, and ESG reporting emerge as the three top hurdles for SMEs in 2024

Fazeela Gopalani, Head of ACCA Middle East

Dubai, UAE; January 23, 2024: New research from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) highlights the pressing challenges and strategic innovation opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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RAKBANK and Playtomic partner to enhance customers’ well-being

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RAKBANK and Playtomic partner to enhance customers’ well-being

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; 23 Jan 2024: In a strategic alliance with Playtomic, the leading Padel app, RAKBANK showcases its commitment to customer well-being. Through an exclusive partnership, RAKBANK offers its cardholders complimentary Premium Memberships to Playtomic, coupled with enticing discounts on court bookings. This initiative ensures that our customers have exclusive access to wellness opportunities in alignment with evolving lifestyle trends.

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Why blending technology and design is key to the ultimate airport experience

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Why blending technology and design is key to the ultimate airport experience

Marcelle van der Merwe, Design Manager at Gensler Middle East, explains how airports are adapting and evolving to meet the demands placed on them by growing passenger numbers across the UAE

Dubai, UAE – 23 January 2024: In a post-pandemic world, there’s an opportunity to rethink airport terminals to allow people to ‘choose’ their own custom journey, appealing to leisure travellers who prefer to linger, business travellers who want to get to their destination quickly and efficiently, and “bleisure” travellers who want the best of both. We call this an ‘airport of choice’, highlighting the importance of catering to all types of people to surprise and delight through experience-focused, award-winning aviation design.

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