Other Briefings
UAE Announces Private Sector Holiday for 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 1-2, 2025
The UAE has declared December 1–2, 2025 as paid holidays for all private-sector employees to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad. The unified schedule ensures a four-day weekend for most workers and reflects the country’s commitment to harmonising public- and private-sector holiday policies.
UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability
The UAE has implemented the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law, strengthening enforcement against financial crime, expanding definitions, penalties, and FIU powers to align with FATF standards and bolstering global trust in the Emirates’ financial system.
From Residency Visas to Returns: Why Luxury Apartments Are Fueling Dubai’s Boom
Explore why luxury apartments are fueling Dubai’s real estate boom, from residency visa incentives and high ROI to prime investment areas.
Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know
Saudi Arabia’s new Trade Name Law modernises the rules governing the selection, registration, and use of business names, strengthening transparency and brand protection.
Qatar Overhauls Civil Service Framework with Major 2025 Human Resources Law Amendments
Qatar 2025 Civil Service Law reforms overhaul performance evaluations, promotions, and allowances across the civil service.
New UAE E-Invoicing System: All You Need to Know
UAE e-invoicing will roll out in two phases: firms with revenue of at least AED 50m must appoint an ASP by 31 July 2026 and go live on 1 January 2027, while smaller firms face deadlines of 31 March and 1 July 2027.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Foreign Investors Entering the UAE’s Education Sector
The UAE’s private education sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand for international curricula and strong government support. Foreign investors can unlock significant opportunities by navigating the country’s complex regulatory, legal, and operational landscape with a structured and compliant market-entry strategy.
Understanding Commercial Registration (CR) in Saudi Arabia
A commercial registration (CR) is the essential legal foundation for operating a business in Saudi Arabia, enabling companies to contract, bank, and comply with regulations.
Qatar Implements Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
Qatar introduced the IIR and a qualified DMTT from FY2025, to ensure multinational groups pay a minimum 15 percent effective tax rate.
Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax: Scope, Compliance, and Procedures
Kuwait’s new 15 percent Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax introduces rules on scope, PEs, transfer pricing, and group reporting for large MNEs.
