Other Briefings
India-Oman CEPA Enters into Force: What the Agreement Means for Omani Businesses
The India–Oman CEPA strengthens bilateral trade by reducing tariffs, improving market access, and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries. For Oman, the agreement supports export diversification, lowers sourcing costs, and reinforces the Sultanate’s role as a logistics and investment gateway linking India with the Gulf and East Africa.
UAE CEPA Deals Push Non-Oil Trade Above US$1 Trillion
The UAE network of 36 CEPA deals has driven non-oil foreign trade to 27%, exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025. This article explains how exporters, manufacturers, logistics providers, and investors can benefit from the UAE’s expanding role as a global trade hub.
UAE Commits US$5 Billion to India: What the Modi Visit Means for Investment and Trade
The UAE pledged US$5 billion to India during Modi’s May 2026 visit. We break down the seven pacts, US$101 billion trade flow, and sector entry points.
Why Australian Firms Are Using the UAE as a Gateway to Asia
Australian firms are using the UAE as a launchpad for Asia in 2026. We unpack the structures, CEPA benefits, tax regime, and 140+ DTT network behind the trend.
Gulf Supply Chain Resilience After Hormuz: 2026 Playbook for Businesses
The Hormuz disruption has restructured Gulf supply chain resilience. Businesses are repositioning now on sourcing, inventory, and contracts.
Qatar Foreign Company Boom 2026: Choosing the Right Market Entry Structure
Qatar’s foreign company registrations rose six-fold in 2025. Compare mainland LLC, free zone, QFC, and branch office options to choose the right Qatar market entry structure for your business model and tax position.
How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk
Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.
How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Selecting the right UAE free zone enables cost-efficient, compliant, and flexible operations while providing foreign investors with a scalable gateway to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Strategy Keeping Gulf Trade Moving
Saudi Arabia is using crisis-driven logistics strategies to maintain trade flows and strengthen its position as a regional hub, particularly by leveraging alternative corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz. For businesses, this shift is creating new opportunities in logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain services, while requiring more flexible and regionally integrated operational models.
UAE Exits from OPEC: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Investors
The UAE announced its exit from OPEC marks a shift toward market-driven production, increasing short-term price volatility and reducing the predictability of coordinated supply management. For businesses, this means reassessing sourcing strategies, pricing assumptions, and risk exposure as global oil markets become more flexible, competitive, and geopolitically sensitive.
