Other Briefings
Dubai’s New Year’s Eve Road Closures: What Businesses Need to Know
Dubai’s phased New Year’s Eve road closures around Downtown and the Burj Khalifa from 4:00 pm will significantly disrupt commuting, deliveries, and customer access, requiring businesses to plan ahead.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Banking and Payment Fees Under New Guide
Saudi Arabia New Fees Guide introduces lower and capped charges across banking and payment services, strengthening consumer protection, financial inclusion, and digital adoption under Vision 2030.
Why UAE Is Becoming a Strategic Hub for Canada Investment Funds
Canada–UAE investment ties are deepening, driven by new trade negotiations, bilateral capital flows, and the UAE’s role as a strategic hub.
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Budget: Implications for Construction and Infrastructure Sector
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget underscores the government’s continued reliance on infrastructure-led development to drive economic diversification and non-oil growth under Vision 2030. Sustained capital expenditure and expanding private-sector participation create long-term opportunities, while cost pressures and regulatory complexity remain key challenges for market participants.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulatory Framework for Private Schools with New Infrastructure Standards and On-Campus Housing Option
Saudi Arabia has introduced new municipal standards for private schools, tightening infrastructure, planning, and safety requirements while expanding regulatory oversight.
Kuwait Introduces Long-Term Residency of Up to 15 Years While Raising Iqama and Visa Fees
Kuwait has reformed its immigration and residency framework, and has increased iqama, visa, and health insurance fees across most categories.
UAE Introduces Penalties for Non-Compliance with New E-Invoicing Regime
The UAE has introduced a formal penalty framework for non-compliance with its upcoming mandatory e-invoicing system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward fully digital tax administration. The move is expected to enhance transactional transparency, strengthen real-time compliance monitoring, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of VAT enforcement.
India and Oman Sign Trade Agreement: CEPA Deepens Bilateral Economic Engagement
The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework to deepen bilateral trade, services, and investment ties.
UAE Law for Industrial Hemp Opens Targeted Medical and Industrial Opportunities
UAE’s new law regulates use of hemp for licensed medical and industrial uses while imposing strict controls on cultivation, manufacturing, trade, and THC limits.
Qatar Strengthens Tax Transparency with Launch of Tabadol Country-by-Country Reporting Portal
Qatar launches the Tabadol portal for country-by-country tax reporting, requiring Qatar-headquartered MNEs notification by December 31, 2025.
