After a year of upheaval, China and the US have settled into an uneasy but enduring truce. However, unresolved political, regulatory, and security tensions continue to shape the outlook for the year ahead.
The UAE–Italy relations are maturing into a structured, investment-led corridor, supported by strong institutional mechanisms that convert policy alignment into bankable projects. Near-term opportunities are most tangible in energy transition, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
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 confirmed that the Islamic month of Shaaban started on January 20, 2026, paving the way for Ramadan 2026 dates.
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