This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US-China tariff truce got extended for another 90 days until November 10, 2025.
In 2025, Middle East consumer trends are being reshaped under economic pressures, health awareness, digital adoption, and sustainability concerns.
The Middle East is rapidly to transitioning renewable energy, with investments in solar, wind, hydrogen, driving economic diversification.
The UAE has officially rolled out its e-invoicing system. The country’s first unified digital invoicing framework, defines the legal, technical, and operational parameters for mandatory e-invoicing, positioning the UAE among global frontrunners in tax digitalization.
The UAE’s new media law introduces a unified regulatory framework with dual licensing for influencers and AI-driven content monitoring.
Establishing a representative office in Saudi Arabia can help foreign firms to conduct market research and liaison activities.
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