Other Briefings
Opportunities for Chinese Businesses in the UAE: Trade, Tech, and Energy
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)
The Hong Kong–Jordan Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) reduces withholding taxes, eliminates double taxation, and provides legal clarity.
Steps to Set Up a Business in Egypt’s Public Free Zones
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
M&A activity in the Middle East surged in H1 2025 thanks to sovereign capital, policy reforms, and focus on strategic sectors.
UAE-New Zealand CEPA Removes 99 Percent Duties on Traded Goods
The UAE-New Zealand CEPA creates duty-free access for nearly all goods, and secures long-term investment and export opportunities.
Egypt’s Public Free Zones Explained: Tax Breaks, Exports, and Investor Benefits
Egypt’s new public free zones come with incentives, customs exemptions, and export-only production rules to reach US$140 billion in exports.
Customs Tariffs, Import-Export Taxes and Exemptions in Kuwait: A Complete Guide
We look at Kuwait tariff structure, import and export procedures, required documents, and enforcement practices to aid business expansion.
US Tops Saudi Arabia Greenfield Investment in H1 2025
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia rose in H1 2025 with 203 greenfield projects. US investors led with US$2.7 billion, followed by Egypt, China, and France.
UAE FDI Trends 2025: Growth Sectors and Opportunities
The UAE keeps strengthening its global FDI lead in 2025, driven by real estate, sector diversification, and policy stability, positioning itself as a hub for sustainable growth and investment.
Oman Logistic and Transhipment: Duqm, Salalah as GCC Hubs
Oman is emerging as a strategic GCC transshipment hub, with Salalah and Duqm offering secure, high-capacity alternatives.
