Other Briefings
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.
Consumer Trends in the Middle East 2025: Key Findings and Market Insights
In 2025, Middle East consumer trends are being reshaped under economic pressures, health awareness, digital adoption, and sustainability concerns.
Due Diligence Checklist for Acquisitions in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain stand out as acquisition destinations because of their pro-investment reforms, but they also require careful due diligence.
India-UAE CEPA, Non-Oil Trade, and Transshipment of Goods
The India-UAE CEPA is driving non-oil trade growth through tariff cuts, easier movement for people, and simplified rules of origin.
The Rise of Renewable Energy in the Middle East: Projects, Policies, and Prospects
The Middle East is rapidly to transitioning renewable energy, with investments in solar, wind, hydrogen, driving economic diversification.
Oman’s New Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Law: Implications for Investors
Oman has implemented Royal Decree 38/2025, establishing an updated framework for special economic zones (SEZs) and free zones (FZs).
Comparing FDI Incentive Models: Abu Dhabi Hub Vs Riyadh SEZs
Abu Dhabi and Riyadh compete for FDI with different incentive models, and both aim to position themselves as global hubs.
UAE New Rules for Leadership in Public Joint Stock Companies
UAE Resolution 24 of 2025 allows companies to combine Chairman and CEO roles under strict safeguards, with 75% independent boards.
