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| | | | Oman is emerging as a strategic GCC transshipment hub, with Salalah and Duqm offering secure, high-capacity alternatives outside the Strait of Hormuz. | | | | | Kuwait now offers visa-on-arrival to all GCC expatriates, alongside new e-visa options and updated entry requirements for tourism, business, and family visits. | | | | | Keeping a company dormant in the UAE offers flexibility with minimal compliance, while closing it provides finality but involves higher upfront costs and more procedural steps. | | | | | As of 2025, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain have removed the need for a local sponsor under previous Kafala rules, allowing 100 percent foreign ownership across most sectors. | | | | | A practical guide for foreign investors covering Dubai’s property market — from the buying process, freehold ownership rules, and financing options to rental yields, property management, costs, and exit strategies.
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