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UAE New Rules for Leadership in Public Joint Stock Companies

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UAE Resolution 24 of 2025 allows companies to combine Chairman and CEO roles under strict safeguards, with 75% independent boards.

Opportunities for Chinese Businesses in the UAE: Trade, Tech, and Energy

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From logistics and energy to digital trade, the UAE is a gateway for Chinese businesses into Middle East, Africa and beyond.

Hong Kong and Jordan Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)

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The Hong Kong–Jordan Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) reduces withholding taxes, eliminates double taxation, and provides legal clarity.

A Guide to Product Liability in the UAE: Laws, Responsibilities, and Compliance Strategies

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The UAE has strengthened its product liability regime through recent laws and executive regulations that align with international standards.

Steps to Set Up a Business in Egypt’s Public Free Zones

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How to register and operate your business in Egypt’s public free zones. We review the application steps, fees, guarantees and more.

Middle East M&A Activity Grows in H1 2025 Despite Global Slowdown

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M&A activity in the Middle East surged in H1 2025 thanks to sovereign capital, policy reforms, and focus on strategic sectors.

How to Launch a Startup in Saudi Arabia: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape

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In this article on how to launch a startup in Saudi Arabia highlights rapidly growing ecosystem, abundant funding, and government support.

UAE Fintech 2025 Regulatory Review: Opportunities and Challenges for Global Investors

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Dubai and the wider UAE have emerged as leading fintech hubs by combining global regulatory standards with local priorities.

Egypt Eliminates Capital Gains on Stock Transactions: Implications for Investors

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Egypt has eliminated capital gains tax on stock transactions, introducing a low, fixed stamp duty to simplify compliance market participation.

UAE-New Zealand CEPA Removes 99 Percent Duties on Traded Goods

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The UAE-New Zealand CEPA creates duty-free access for nearly all goods, and secures long-term investment and export opportunities.

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