Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia’s New Sports Law: Regulatory Changes and Sector-Wide Implications
Saudi Arabia’s new Sports Law establishes a unified regulatory framework that formalizes the sports sector as a commercial industry, introducing clearer rules on licensing, governance, investment, and dispute resolution.
Türkiye and UK Sign Trade Plan Ahead of FTA Upgrade
Türkiye and the United Kingdom have signed a 16-point JETCO action plan to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their 2021 Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the aim of lifting bilateral trade toward US$40 billion and deepening cooperation in trade and investment.
ADGM Court Confirms Mandatory Seat Law Overrides Arbitration Rules in US$250 Million Freezing Order Case
The ADGM Court of Appeal confirmed that mandatory arbitration law at the seat prevails over institutional rules, despite LCIA non-compliance.
Egypt’s Renewable Energy Pivot: Investment Trends and Outlook
Egypt’s renewable energy transition is advancing through asset privatization, large-scale Chinese and European investment, and integrated energy–water infrastructure, positioning renewables as a core pillar of economic reform and climate resilience.
UAE’s Child Digital Safety Law: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Service Providers
The UAE Child Digital Safety Law introduces a comprehensive, risk-based framework regulating digital platforms, internet service providers, and custodians, with broad extraterritorial reach and significant obligations relating to child protection, data privacy, age verification, content moderation, and reporting.
Dubai Launches New Crypto Framework in DIFC
The DFSA has implemented major updates to its Crypto Token framework in the DIFC, shifting responsibility for token suitability assessments from the regulator to authorised firms and removing the list of Recognised Crypto Tokens.
UAE Civil Transactions Law Updates: Age Limits, Contracts, Expats Assets Implications
The UAE Civil Transactions Law has been comprehensively amended to modernize legal capacity, contracts, asset treatment, compensation, and corporate structures, with the reforms expected to take effect from June 1, 2026.
Oman’s Launches its Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030) Prioritizes Manufacturing and Tourism
Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030) prioritizes manufacturing and tourism as key engines of economic diversification.
Middle East Tech 2026: 5 Non-AI Trends Shaping Regional Business
In 2026, Middle East investment in tech is amplifying beyond AI to sectors such as biotechnology, quantum computing and nuclear energy.
How UAE’s Free Zones Are Powering Economic Diversification in the Gulf
UAE’s free zones have evolved into strategic engines of economic diversification, combining regulatory efficiency, sector-specific ecosystems.
