The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.
Saudi Arabia introduced major residency and labor reforms in Q1 2026, including a new 5-year physical Iqama (Resident ID), skill-based work permit classifications, emergency visa extensions, and expanded labor mobility rules. These changes increase digital compliance requirements, requiring HR teams and expatriate employees to closely monitor Iqama validity, profession classification, and visa status.
Saudi Arabia’s US$34 billion investment in renewable energy in 2025 marks its entry into the global top ten and signals a rapid shift toward diversifying its energy mix under Vision 2030. This expansion is creating new opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy-intensive industries, while reshaping the competitive landscape of the Middle East energy market.
Qatar has introduced a Trusted Entity regime, allowing approved taxpayers to apply reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions under double taxation treaties directly at source. The reform replaces the previous refund-based system, reducing administrative burdens and improving cash flow for companies making cross-border payments.
Saudi Arabia’s shift from a licensing-based foreign investment regime to a registration model represents more than administrative simplification. It signals a structural reorientation of how market access, regulatory control, and investor responsibility are balanced.
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