On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.
As GCC capital flows increasingly toward India, ASEAN, Singapore, and Hong Kong, UAE holding companies are emerging as a strategic structure for Asia-focused investment. This article examines how treaty access, tax efficiency, substance, succession planning, and exit mechanics can shape returns for Gulf-based investors.
Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is growing on mandatory coverage, Vision 2030 projects, digitalization, and reinsurance demand, creating opportunities for investors.
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, moving the country's 15 percent domestic minimum top-up tax from legislation into administration.
The UAE’s e-invoicing pilot has moved the framework from preparation to live implementation. Businesses can now voluntarily onboard before mandatory deadlines apply, giving them a penalty-free window to test ASP integration, invoice data mapping, ERP workflows, and internal controls ahead of the 2027 rollout.
We explain what the UAE Golden Visa offers in 2026, the four main routes to eligibility, what has changed, how to identify the right pathway.
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