Other Briefings
Investing in Saudi Real Estate Under Vision 2030: Sectors, Cities, and Demand Drivers to Watch
Explore investing in Saudi real estate under Vision 2030. Learn about high-growth sectors, top cities, demand drivers, and opportunities for local and foreign investors.
The UAE’s New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes for Businesses and Investors
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.
Saudi Arabia’s New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection
Saudi Arabia’s new Copyright Law, approved in January 2026, modernizes IP protection, strengthen enforcement, clarify neighbouring rights, and introduce structured AI-related exceptions in line with international standards.
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Compliance, Consumer Peaks, and Strategic Timing for Foreign Businesses
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.
Chancellor Merz’s Visit to ADNOC Deepens UAE–Germany Relations
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.
GCC, India Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks: Trade, Investment, and Sector Implications
The GCC and India have restarted Free Trade Agreement talks, in a move that could shape tariffs, rules of origin, customs procedures.
UAE’s Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Corporate Structuring and M&A Implications
The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law enhance flexibility for onshore companies by introducing redomiciliation with continuity of legal personality, expanded constitutional rights, multiple share classes, and clearer in-kind contribution rules.
Oman Unveils VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists: Expected Impact on Retail and Tourism
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.
UAE Capital Markets Overhaul: A Modern Framework for Investor Protection and Market Growth
The UAE new federal capital markets framework marks a decisive shift toward stronger, centralized regulation, expanding oversight to cross-border and modern financial activities while significantly enhancing investor protection.
UAE Tightens Telecom Devices Import Rules: What Global Suppliers and Distributors Need to Know
The UAE has clarified that all telecom devices imported into the country require a TDRA customs clearance permit, reinforcing that such equipment is treated as regulated goods rather than general consumer electronics. For importers and suppliers, this underscores the need for advance compliance planning, including type approval and shipment-level permits, to avoid customs delays and market access risks.
