The US has imposed a 12.5-percent Section 301 tariff on Vietnamese imports, with product-specific exemptions. Learn what the new measures mean for exporters.
ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE's existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.
Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is growing on mandatory coverage, Vision 2030 projects, digitalization, and reinsurance demand, creating opportunities for investors.
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has activated Pillar Two top-up tax registration on the EmaraTax portal, moving the country's 15 percent domestic minimum top-up tax from legislation into administration.
The UAE’s e-invoicing pilot has moved the framework from preparation to live implementation. Businesses can now voluntarily onboard before mandatory deadlines apply, giving them a penalty-free window to test ASP integration, invoice data mapping, ERP workflows, and internal controls ahead of the 2027 rollout.
Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.
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