Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser INTERVIEW: Company laws hinder growth of smaller firms in Saudi and UAE, says leading VC Middle East Venture Partners has a $250 million fund for companies across the region Dubai's Nakheel to add $272mln to recurring revenue this year, says chairman Nakheel Mall, The Pointe and Nad Al Sheba villas all set to generate revenue for the firm by year end, Lootah says Interview: Dubai casts its net wider as 2020 tourism target looms closer Dubai Tourism chief Issam Al Kazim says the emirate is targeting a broader range of source markets, but the industry needs to tailor offers to suit Takaful Emarat rebrand will make direct sales easier, says CEO Islamic insurance provider unveils new identity and opens new HQ adjoining Sheikh Zayed Road. Middle East to see marginal increase in construction costs in 2018 Recovering oil prices will take time to translate into increased real estate investments, says Turner & Townsend UAE authority tells electronic media outlets to register by end of May Social media influencers and sites selling audio, video or games content all need to be licensed under new laws passed in March Bigger means better: UAE retailers face challenges in the physical space Did you ever walk around Emaar Properties’ huge Dubai Mall and wonder why a centre with more than 1,000 retail outlets keeps undergoing expansion? SPECIAL COVERAGE GCC GEARS UP FOR VAT TRACKING BLUE CHIP COMPANIES Disclaimer: ZAWYA is committed to respecting your privacy. It is our intention to send messages only with your permission. You have received this message because you are on the ZAWYA database. To opt out of ZAWYA communications in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Thomson Reuters, Office 101, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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