February 2026 Sri Lanka | Digital Economy | Immigration Policy Sri Lanka has officially introduced a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) program aimed at attracting foreign professionals who wish to live in Sri Lanka while working remotely for overseas employers or clients. The initiative positions Sri Lanka as a competitive long-stay [...]
January 2026 | Ethera Business News Dubai has announced a major expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), committing more than US$27 billion to develop a new district that will significantly increase capacity for financial institutions, professional services firms, and global businesses operating from the UAE. The expansion, known [...]
January 2026 | UAE | Corporate Law & Investment Strategy The United Arab Emirates has implemented one of the most consequential corporate law upgrades in its recent history through Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, amending the Commercial Companies Law. While often described as a “corporate identity” or “corporate nationality” [...]
January 1, 2026 | UAE | Tax & Regulatory Updates | Business Compliance The United Arab Emirates has officially entered a new phase of regulatory enforcement as a series of business, tax, anti-money laundering, and sustainability reforms come into effect from January 1, 2026. While several of these laws were [...]
December 30, 2025 | Sri Lanka | Digital Payments | Tourism & Trade Sri Lanka has strengthened its digital payments ecosystem with the introduction of Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) for online payments, enabling international customers to pay in their home currency at the point of checkout. The initiative has been [...]
December 29, 2025 | Ethera Business News SME Growth | UAE | Foreign Investment The United Arab Emirates has further expanded its incentive framework to strengthen support for startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and foreign investors, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most business-friendly destinations. The latest [...]
December 23, 2025 | Sri Lanka | Infrastructure & Investment | Policy Update India has announced a USD 450 million financial assistance package to support infrastructure reconstruction and economic recovery in Sri Lanka, following the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package focuses on rebuilding critical infrastructure and restoring economic [...]
December 24, 2025 | Ethera Business News Fintech & Digital Banking | UAE | Investment & Financial Innovation The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has become the first banking institution in the United Arab Emirates to go live on Open Finance, marking a major milestone in the country’s financial sector [...]
December 17, 2025 | Sri Lanka | Economic Update | Investment Outlook Sri Lanka’s economy recorded 5.4% year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued recovery momentum following the country’s recent economic stabilization efforts. The latest data highlights growth across industry, agriculture, and services, supported by improved [...]
July 14, 2025 | Ethera Business News Infrastructure Development | Foreign Investment | Maldives ⸻ Overview The Maldives is intensifying large-scale infrastructure and real estate development initiatives as part of a broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), diversify the economy, and strengthen long-term growth beyond tourism. ⸻ [...]