Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Agreement for Riyadh–Doha High-Speed Rail Link
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced a high-speed rail project to unlock new opportunities in cross-border mobility, tourism, and logistics.
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Key Provisions and Sectoral Implications
The Australia–UAE CEPA unlocks new commercial potential across agriculture, manufacturing, services, and innovation by eliminating tariffs, expanding market access, and strengthening investment and IP protections.
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.
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.
From Residency Visas to Returns: Why Luxury Apartments Are Fueling Dubai’s Boom
Explore why luxury apartments are fueling Dubai’s real estate boom, from residency visa incentives and high ROI to prime investment areas.
Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai’s VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?
Choosing between mainland and free zone incorporation under Dubai’s VARA shapes market access, tax exposure, and operational flexibility.
DIFC and JAFZA Partnership: How Dubai’s Dual-Zone Model Is Transforming Trade, Finance, and Investment in the UAE
Dubai’s DIFC–JAFZA dual-zone model seamlessly connects the UAE’s leading financial and legal hub with its premier trade and logistics zone.
Qatar’s New Dual-Tranche US$ Bond and Sukuk Issuance
We analyze Qatar’s new dual-tranche US$ bond and sukuk issuance. We explore its structure, pricing, and impact on the GCC debt market.
Understanding UAE’s New Free Zone Tax Regulations – MD 229 and 230
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new Free Zone Tax regulations introduce market-based commodity pricing and new eligibility criteria for structured finance. The rules tighten economic-substance tests and bring transfer-pricing requirements in line with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (OECD BEPS) standards to preserve 0 percent tax benefits for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) under the Corporate Tax Law.
