Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced a high-speed rail project to unlock new opportunities in cross-border mobility, tourism, and logistics.
The UAE’s private education sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand for international curricula and strong government support. Foreign investors can unlock significant opportunities by navigating the country’s complex regulatory, legal, and operational landscape with a structured and compliant market-entry strategy.
Qatar launches the Tabadol portal for country-by-country tax reporting, requiring Qatar-headquartered MNEs notification by December 31, 2025.
The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law introduce greater contractual freedom, modern governance tools, and more flexible capital structures aligned with international standards.
Saudi Arabia is intensifying immigration and residency enforcement ahead of 2026 by introducing streamlined deportation procedures for visa violators and increasing penalties for corporate non-compliance, particularly in relation to Iqama status and beneficial owner disclosures.
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