As the 90-day US tariff pause nears its end, India faces crucial trade decisions. India's ongoing talks with the US aim to protect its key sectors, while lessons from Vietnam’s recent deal offer critical insights.
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia signed US$27 billion in deals. This builds on bilateral trade that hit US$6.5 billion in 2024.
Saudi Arabia’s ICT spending surged to over US$10 billion in 2024, driving digital transformation across health, defense, infrastructure, and education.
Egypt has enacted targeted VAT amendments, expanding the tax base in construction, real estate, energy, tobacco and alcohol, while preserving exemptions for essentials and promoting digital invoicing to boost equity and compliance.
Dubai has launched a digital-first homebuyer program offering UAE residents—both nationals and expatriates—preferential terms on properties.
Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) governments have issued Islamic New Year holiday notices for both public and private sectors.
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