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Saudi Arabia’s Women in the Workplace: A Key Driver of Economic Growth

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Türkiye’s Tax Reduction Initiative: Compliance Requirements and Investment Incentives

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Türkiye’s five percent tax reduction for compliance incentivizes timely tax filings, with clear eligibility criteria and exemptions. Coupled with competitive tax rates and diverse investment incentives, these measures enhance Turkey’s appeal for businesses and investors.

Procedure for Design Registration in the UAE

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Securing industrial design registration rights in the UAE provides businesses and individuals with exclusive ownership, preventing unauthorized use and enabling legal enforcement.

NEOM: Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Visionary Project

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project is a futuristic, high-tech city aiming for sustainability, innovation, and economic diversification. Despite securing major investments, it faces financial, geopolitical, and environmental challenges.

MENA PE Market Records US$27.6bn in Regional Activity from 2020-2024: MAGNiTT Report

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As per the inaugural ‘MENA PE 5-Year Report’ by venture data platform MAGNiTT, PE activity totaled US$27.6 billion between 2020 and 2024. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt dominated deal count, with healthcare and financial sectors gaining the most traction.

UAE Top-Up Tax for Multinational Enterprises: An Explainer

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The UAE is implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) under the OECD’s BEPS framework, including a 15 percent Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT).

Tax Considerations for Individuals and Investors Based in Saudi Arabia

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Key taxes applicable to individuals in Saudi Arabia include VAT, social insurance contributions, and Zakat, while various wealth management structures, including trusts and investment companies, offer tax advantages.

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