Foreign investors could previously only own 49 percent of Dana Gas’s shares
100% foreign ownership
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UAE cooling major Tabreed to allow 100 percent foreign ownership in the company
The announcement led to the company share price posting a jump of more than 10 percent on DFM on Tuesday to close at AED3.15
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Six companies were included in the announcement
District cooling major Tabreed to allow 100 percent foreign ownership in the company
Previously the limit had been set at 49 percent, in line with the then prevailing law regarding foreign ownership applicable to local companies
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This month marks the start of a new era for the United Arab Emirates. From now on, foreign investors of any nationality will be allowed to own 100 percent of the shares of a mainland company. They will be able to establish their company anywhere in the UAE, without the need for a local partner […]
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