Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Dubai free zone opens doors to cryptocurrency traders DMCC enables proprietary trading firms, but holds off on licensing brokerages and exchanges INTERVIEW: UAE's Careem signs up nearly 1,000 Saudi females to be drivers- co-founder King Salman last year ordered that women be allowed to drive cars, opening up job opportunities for the kingdom’s unemployed female workers Winners and losers: The best and worst performers in GCC equity markets last year Recent wobble in global markets threatens to close potential window for IPOs Number of foreign investors in Saudi stock market doubled last year, says chair Tadawul chairperson Sarah Al Suhaimi says market is prepared for inclusion on emerging market indices. Dubai free zone still seeking ways to free commodities firms from VAT liabilities  Executive director says talks ongoing "at the highest level" to protect certain activities. Facebook wants to go local with its revamped News Feed, and here's why "The first changes you'll see will be in News Feed, where you can expect to see more from your friends, family and groups." Video: Work on Expo 2020 site progresses More than 14.5mln work hours carried out on site thus far SPECIAL COVERAGE GCC GEARS UP FOR VAT THE BITCOIN PHENOMENON 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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