Other Briefings
Eid al Fitr 2025 Holidays and Private Sector Guidelines in GCC
Eid al Fitr holidays for the private sector in GCC countries vary by nation, with most granting three to five days off. Labor laws ensure fair compensation for employees required to work during this period.
Major Changes in UAE VAT Regulations: Key Takeaways
The UAE FTA has amended VAT regulations, impacting financial services, real estate, exports, and input VAT recovery.
Türkiye’s Free Zones Exports Goal by 2025: Key Sectors, Benefits, and Investment Opportunities
Türkiye aims to achieve US$12.5 billion in exports from its free zones by 2025, focusing on sectors like automotive, renewable energy, and luxury yacht manufacturing.
Canada and Middle East Trade Opportunities Amidst Looming Trump Tariffs
Canada is shifting trade focus to the Middle East amid US tariffs, leveraging FTAs and investment agreements to expand in high-growth sectors like agri-food, renewable energy, and technology.
How the UAE’s Carbon Credit Market is Shaping Sustainability and Business Compliance
The UAE’s carbon credit market aligns with the Net Zero by 2050 strategy and offers businesses opportunities in carbon credits trading.
Egypt Unlocks EU Funds to Boost Foreign and Domestic Investment Opportunities
Relations between Egypt and the EU are strengthened through the EU’s Investment Guarantees for Development.
Saudi Arabia’s Women in the Workplace: A Key Driver of Economic Growth
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is driving a transformative shift for women in the workforce, with significant progress across key industries.
Saudi Arabia’s Booming Real Estate Market: Opportunities for Investors & Developers
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is undergoing rapid growth, driven by Vision 2030, foreign investment, and urbanization.
Tax Regulations for Businesses and Expats in Qatar
Qatar’s tax system promotes investment with low corporate tax rates and incentives for foreign businesses. This article explores Qatar’s key tax regulations, including corporate income tax, capital gains, and the latest compliance initiatives aimed at encouraging business growth.
AI Investment and Business Opportunities in the UAE: Growth, Regulations, and Key Sectors
The UAE is rapidly emerging as a global AI leader, investing in AI infrastructure, regulations, and partnerships to drive economic growth, innovation, and industry advancements. The government’s AI strategy aims to position the country as a top AI hub by 2031, with a focus on AI-driven sectors like finance, healthcare, energy, and defense.
