On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.
Facing food security and sustainability challenges, the UAE is investing heavily in alternative proteins, combining large-scale infrastructure, regulatory reform, and public, private partnerships to position itself as a regional hub for next-generation food production. These efforts align with its long-term economic diversification and food security strategy.
Oman announced a new VAT refund scheme for tourists aiming to strengthen its retail and tourism competitiveness by aligning with regional (GCC) and global best practices.
The UAE’s New Civil Code, enacted under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, modernizes the country’s civil and contractual framework, introducing clearer judicial methodology, stronger pre-contractual obligations, expanded liability rules, and updated property and corporate provisions.
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia should be treated as both a compliance-sensitive period and a predictable commercial peak, requiring early alignment on reduced working hours, overtime rules, staffing models, and regulatory timelines.
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