Other Briefings
UAE Employment Law Updates: Key Developments in 2024/2025 and What They Mean for 2026
The UAE recent Employment Law reforms strengthen employee protections, streamline dispute resolution, and raise compliance expectations.
The Middle East–Latin America Investment Corridor: Strategic Expansion, Sectoral Momentum, and the Safeguards Investors Need
Investment from the Middle East (GCC countries, and especially the UAE) into Latin America is accelerating across agritech, energy transition, fintech, and infrastructure, creating one of the world’s most dynamic new capital corridors.
Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade
Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.
Bahrain Makes Golden Visa More Affordable, Cuts Property Investment Threshold by 35 Percent
Bahrain has reduced the Golden Visa property investment threshold to BHD 130,000. Learn who qualifies, key benefits, and how this change boosts investor demand.
UAE Announces Major Changes to Tax Procedures Law Effective January 2026
The UAE has introduced major changes to its Tax Procedures Law 2026 framework, introduces clearer refund timelines, expanded audit powers, and binding tax interpretations to enhance transparency and streamline compliance across the tax system.
UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT): 2025 Updated Guidance
The UAE’s 2025 updated guidance on the DMTT confirms a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for large MNEs, starting January 2025.
UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications
The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.
Probation Period in Saudi Arabia: Key Rules and Compliance Considerations for Employers and Employees
Saudi Arabia’s probation period provides a regulated timeframe for employers and employees to assess fit while upholding core rights and obligations. Clear documentation and lawful management help prevent disputes and support stable employment relationships.
Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT): What Multinationals Need to Know
Kuwait’s new Top-Up Tax aligns with OECD Pillar Two and enforces a 15 percent minimum tax on large multinationals, with regulations requiring stronger compliance and local substance.
Reassessing Risk and Protection Under the 2024 UAE-India Investment Treaty
The UAE-India 2024 Investment Treaty establishes a stricter, compliance-driven regime that narrows protections while demanding clear investment eligibility, lawful structuring, and substantial business presence. Investors must prioritize documentation, regulatory compliance, and early dispute-planning to secure protection under the treaty.
