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Is Short Selling Haram?

Is Short Selling Haram?

Jul 07, 2025
There are various types of transactions that are considered invalid (bāṭil) from a Shariah perspective. One of the most commonly debated among them is short selling. In many cases,...
UAE Green vs. Blue visa

UAE Green Visa vs. Blue Visa, 2025 Updates

Jul 04, 2025
What is the UAE Green Visa? The UAE green visa is a 5-year residency visa that allows eligible individuals to sponsor themselves. This removes the need for an employer or UAE nat...
UAE Golden Visa

UAE Golden Visa- Frequently Asked Questions

Jun 23, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is establishing itself as a hub of opportunities, long-term stability, and innovation. This area is also a popular choice among entrepreneurs, experi...
Hedging vs. Speculation

Hedging vs. Speculation: Understanding the Difference

Jun 19, 2025
When it comes to investing, assessing how to manage risk is among the most fundamental decisions an investor must take. Two strategies an investor may take are hedging and speculat...
shariah-compliant alternatives to commodity riba

What are the shariah-compliant alternatives to commodity riba in conventional finance?

Jun 17, 2025
As we discussed in a previous entry, commodity riba is the unfair or excessive gain that could arise from the trade or exchange of the same good or type of good but in different qu...
What Are The Types of Business Licenses in the UAE?

What Are The Types of Business Licenses in the UAE?

Jun 16, 2025
Over the past decades the UAE has established itself as a hub for commerce and business in the MENA region, with a central geographic location, mature financial and investment mark...
Saving vs. Investing in 2025

Is 2025 the year to invest, or save?

Jun 16, 2025
It’s never been easier to invest. The explosion of micro-investing apps, crowdfunding platforms and even fractional ownership of real estate means that it only takes relative...
VAT in the UAE

2025 VAT in the UAE: Frequently Asked Questions

Jun 14, 2025
Since its introduction in 2018, Value Added Tax (VAT) has become a cornerstone of the UAE's fiscal framework. VAT understanding is of great importance both to businesses and consum...
How to Establish a Business in The UAE?

How to Establish a Business in The UAE?

Jun 11, 2025
Establishing a business in the UAE takes many forms and paths, depending on the type of business activity, sector and foreign ownership requirements, the structure of the company, ...

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