BOOKS IN BRIEF

Published September 19, 2021

UAE Business Essentials: Practical Legal Protections for Individuals, Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Kamal K. Jabbar

Coming from a Dubai-based lawyer and adviser on banking and corporate matters, this compact yet comprehensive guide meets the specific needs of those planning to enter the world of Dubai business for the first time, advising individuals and small businesses on the UAE’s ecosystem, its commercial laws and the nuances of doing business in one of the most vibrant economies in the world.

Bhutto Khandaan Meri Yaadon Mein: Wajid Shamsul Hasan Ki Nisf Sadi Par Muheet Yaadein

Wajid Shamsul Hasan

Translating to The Bhutto Family in My Memories: Wajid Shamsul Hasan’s Memoirs of Half a Century, this is an insider account of events centred on the Bhutto family, as narrated by someone who spent a lifetime associated with them. In addition, the author recounts memories of his own life and career trajectory, from starting out as a junior journalist to his appointment as chairman of the National Press Trust.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, September 19th, 2021

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