Other Briefings
Oman’s Health Technology Industry Landscape and Outlook: Business and Investment Opportunities
Oman’s health technology sector is entering a structured growth phase under the 2026–2030 policy cycle, driven by digital health reforms, telehealth regulation, and expanding infrastructure.
UAE Dubai South Free Zone Rolls Out New Incentives: What Investors Need to Know
UAE free zone Dubai South has introduced new incentives, including support for company formation and fee relief measures, to reduce operational costs for free zone businesses. The move reflects intensifying competition among UAE free zones and signals a favorable entry window for foreign investors.
Türkiye IP Rights and Art Law: A Guide for Cross-Border Transactions
Türkiye has a fast‑growing art market and a distinctive IP framework granting strong moral and a resale rights.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Hajj Visa Enforcement: Fines, Entry Bans, and Stricter Controls Ahead of 2026 Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia is tightening Hajj regulations for 2026 by restricting access to permit holders only and imposing heavy fines, deportation, and entry bans on violators. The measures aim to improve crowd control, safety, and oversight by targeting both unauthorized pilgrims and the networks facilitating them.
UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways
The UAE’s updated anti-money laundering guidance and more, shifting financial institutions toward real-time, technology-driven compliance, significantly increasing operational costs and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
IEA Chief Projects Two-Year Recovery for Middle East Energy Markets Amid Geopolitical and Demand Pressures
The IEA expects Middle East energy markets to stabilize within two years, though short-term volatility remains high due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen
Rising fuel costs and inflation are accelerating demand for affordable Chinese EV across the Gulf, with the UAE leading adoption and Saudi Arabia scaling infrastructure and localization.
UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework
The UAE has introduced a major reform of its tax penalty regime, significantly reducing fines and replacing a punitive system with a simplified, proportionate framework effective April 14, 2026.
Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising
New child social media restrictions across the Gulf are set to fundamentally reshape the region’s digital advertising ecosystem. By restricting data collection, targeted advertising, and platform access for minors, regulators are effectively dismantling one of the most lucrative segments of the digital economy.
