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Major European investors urge EU to enshrine climate goal in law
The move showcases investors' increased focus on climate change, both as a risk and an opportunity.
South Africa moves step closer to land expropriation without payments
The ruling African National Congress has pledged to accelerate land reform
RAK Ruler exempts 197 commercial establishments from fees, violation fines
This exemption aims to support and encourage establishments affected by infrastructure development works being carried out in Al Muairadh
EU agrees steps towards tighter money-laundering oversight
European Union finance ministers backed on Thursday plans to strengthen the bloc's powers to combat money laundering
EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra
Libra has attracted criticism from global regulators over its possible impact on the financial system
India may force social media platforms to offer user verification-govt sources
Requirement would likely raise a host of technical and policy issues for companies
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EU pressures Malta over Bank of Valletta 'golden passport' clients
Malta, with a population of only 420,000, has sought to attract foreign capital with schemes such as the cash for passport programme
Facebook should keep the confessions coming
Zuckerberg is trying to rehabilitate Facebook out of necessity rather than choice
Dawn of the VAT litigation in UAE
The VAT is a self-assessment tax that requires the taxpayer to compute its tax liability and file returns
