TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

UAE Investment Procedure, Requirements for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors in the UAE can obtain 100 percent ownership by completing a 16-step Basher-enabled licensing process, meeting capital requirements, and benefiting from a 0–9 percent corporate tax ceiling.

The EU and UAE CEPA Negotiations: Gateway to Deeper Gulf-Europe Integration

The EU and UAE launched Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations in mid-2025 to strengthen ties in trade and investment. This bilateral push signals a strategic EU shift toward enhanced engagement with the Gulf region.

How to Navigate Intellectual Property Protection in Qatar

This guide outlines Qatar’s intellectual property protection framework, covering registration procedures and recent developments in trademark, copyright, and patent systems—crucial for foreign investors.

Kuwait Enforces Exit Permits, Family Visa Rules for Expat Workers

Effective July 1, 2025, Kuwait will require exit permits for all private sector expatriates and enforce stricter eligibility rules for family visa sponsorship.

EU Removes UAE from High-Risk Money Laundering List

The EU has delisted the UAE from its high-risk AML list, citing enhanced compliance reforms. This aligns with growing EU-UAE economic cooperation.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ

This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in which it is being developed. For foreign investors, it provides a starting point for understanding how the SEZ may evolve as a node within Southeast Asia’s wider investment landscape.

The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

This issue of China Briefing magazine explores cross-border restructuring as a practical, forward-looking approach to mitigate risks without abandoning China’s manufacturing strengths and market potential.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

India-UK Free Trade Agreement Finalized: What It Means for Your Business

Webinar | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 2:30 PM India / 4:00 PM Vietnam / 5:00 PM China

Navigating Global Mobility in 2025: Visa, FRRO & Taxation Essentials for Expatriates in India

Webinar | Monday, June 30, 2025 | 2:30 PM India / 4:00 PM Vietnam / 5:00 PM China

Unlocking India's Manufacturing Potential: Strategic Guide for Global and China-Based Businesses

In-Person Event in Suzhou, China | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 2:00 PM China / 11:30 AM India