Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund Strategy Shift 2026: Key Sectors, Risks, and Opportunities
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is not retreating but redirecting capital toward priority sectors amid fiscal pressure and lower oil revenues. Understanding where funding is accelerating—and where it is being cut—is now critical for investors and businesses entering the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s New Investment Law: Implications for Market Entry Strategy
Saudi Arabia’s shift from a licensing-based foreign investment regime to a registration model represents more than administrative simplification. It signals a structural reorientation of how market access, regulatory control, and investor responsibility are balanced.
Energy Shock: What GCC-Based Businesses Must Do Right Now
The escalation in Iran has triggered a major energy and logistics shock across the Gulf. Companies operating in the GCC should urgently reassess treasury exposure, supply chains, and contractual risks.
UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties
UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.
Saudi Arabia’s SEZs (Special Economic Zones): What the New Regulatory Framework Means for Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia’s SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are now subject to a new, comprehensive regulatory framework offering foreign investors incentives such as reduced corporate tax rates, customs exemptions, and streamlined licensing procedures. The initiative, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to attract global investment in sectors including logistics, advanced manufacturing, maritime industries, and digital technologies.
Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push
Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms. Oman’s upcoming Fawtara e-invoicing system will introduce structured digital invoicing and real-time transaction monitoring, while Qatar’s Tabadol portal strengthens tax transparency by enabling multinational companies to submit Country-by-Country Reports in line with OECD BEPS standards.
UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know
The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.
The Gulf Hub Model Under Stress: What the Middle East Conflict Means for Multinationals in the GCC
The Iran war is putting pressure on the GCC hub model by disrupting the infrastructure that supports regional connectivity.
Saudi Arabia Proposes New Corporate Rules for Special Economic Zones
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its Special Economic Zones regulatory framework to attract foreign investment and support Vision 2030 diversification goals.
US-Israel Military Operation on Iran: Gulf Business Impact
This tracker provides a real-time overview of the Middle East conflict’s impact on markets, logistics, aviation, and operations across Gulf economies.
