The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What the Iran Conflict Means for Energy, Shipping, and Business in the Middle East

Economy & Trade Mar 02

As the Iran military response triggers a de facto closure of the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, businesses across the world face immediate and cascading consequences.

Tax & Accounting

Qatar Implements Global and Domestic Minimum Tax: Pillar Two Scope and Next Steps

Feb 26

Law No. 22 of 2024 amends Qatar’s Income Tax Law to implement the Qatar Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) under OECD Pillar Two, introducing the Income Inclusion Rule and a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Legal & Regulatory

Saudi Arabia Refines RHQ Procurement Rule With Formal Exemption Framework: What Businesses Need to Know

Feb 25

Saudi Arabia has formalized exemptions to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement for government contracts, introducing a structured framework that allows non-RHQ firms to participate in public procurement under defined competitive and technical conditions.

Tax & Accounting

Strengthening Tax Transparency: UAE Exchange of Information Framework

Feb 24

The UAE has introduced Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025 to strengthen its Exchange of Information framework, aligning domestic law with international tax transparency standards and expanding record-keeping and disclosure obligations.

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Gulf Trade and Business

Economy & Trade Feb 23
Trademark Protection in UAE and Qatar: Nice Classification

Legal & Regulatory Feb 23
Abu Dhabi's Art Customs Duties Waiver Program Boosts Global Collector Access and Trade Dynamics

Industries Feb 20
Investing in Saudi Real Estate Under Vision 2030: Sectors, Cities, and Demand Drivers to Watch

Economy & Trade Feb 19

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