On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
Qatar Cabinet approved the draft GCC-New Zealand FTA, moving the bloc closer to finalising a major external trade accord.
Saudi Arabia’s new Sports Law establishes a unified regulatory framework that formalizes the sports sector as a commercial industry, introducing clearer rules on licensing, governance, investment, and dispute resolution.
Saudi Arabia New Fees Guide introduces lower and capped charges across banking and payment services, strengthening consumer protection, financial inclusion, and digital adoption under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s new Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, effective January 22, 2026, marks a decisive shift from restriction to opportunity, opening designated areas of the Kingdom’s property market to foreign individuals, companies, and funds in line with Vision 2030.
The UAE has proposed prioritizing remote and flexible work for mothers of young children and other caregiving groups. While not yet law, the initiative signals a broader shift in labor policy that could reshape employer obligations.
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