Other Briefings
From Residency Visas to Returns: Why Luxury Apartments Are Fueling Dubai’s Boom
Explore why luxury apartments are fueling Dubai’s real estate boom, from residency visa incentives and high ROI to prime investment areas.
Qatar Overhauls Civil Service Framework with Major 2025 Human Resources Law Amendments
Qatar 2025 Civil Service Law reforms overhaul performance evaluations, promotions, and allowances across the civil service.
New UAE E-Invoicing System: All You Need to Know
UAE e-invoicing will roll out in two phases: firms with revenue of at least AED 50m must appoint an ASP by 31 July 2026 and go live on 1 January 2027, while smaller firms face deadlines of 31 March and 1 July 2027.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Foreign Investors Entering the UAE’s Education Sector
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.
Understanding Commercial Registration (CR) in Saudi Arabia
A commercial registration (CR) is the essential legal foundation for operating a business in Saudi Arabia, enabling companies to contract, bank, and comply with regulations.
Qatar Implements Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
Qatar introduced the IIR and a qualified DMTT from FY2025, to ensure multinational groups pay a minimum 15 percent effective tax rate.
Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax: Scope, Compliance, and Procedures
Kuwait’s new 15 percent Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax introduces rules on scope, PEs, transfer pricing, and group reporting for large MNEs.
Qatar’s New Persons with Disabilities Law (2025): Key Employment Provisions
Qatar’s New Persons with Disabilities Law introduces a framework to ensure inclusion, accessibility, and non-discrimination in the workplace.
Oman Labor Market Compliance: New Rules for Foreign Companies and Expatriate Workers
Oman new labor rules require foreign companies to hire at least one Omani national and increase flexibility for expatriate workers.
Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai’s VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?
Choosing between mainland and free zone incorporation under Dubai’s VARA shapes market access, tax exposure, and operational flexibility.
