The US Supreme Court has ruled that reciprocal tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, reshaping the legal framework underpinning recent US trade measures.
The Iran war is putting pressure on the GCC hub model by disrupting the infrastructure that supports regional connectivity.
Abu Dhabi’s new Art Customs Duty Waiver Program removes import duties on qualifying artworks under a regulated framework, strengthening the emirate’s appeal to global collectors and institutions.
Türkiye has proposed a new crypto taxation framework introducing a 10 percent withholding tax on profits from digital asset transactions and a 0.03 percent levy on crypto service providers. The measure reflects growing regulatory oversight as the country emerges as one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency markets.
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its Special Economic Zones regulatory framework to attract foreign investment and support Vision 2030 diversification goals.
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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