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November 27, 2025

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

MIDDLE EAST EDITION

UAE Announces Private Sector Holiday for 54th Eid Al Etihad on December 1-2, 2025

To mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad, the UAE has declared December 1–2, 2025 as paid holidays for all private-sector employees.

Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT): What Multinationals Need to Know

Kuwait’s new Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax aligns the country with OECD Pillar Two, ensuring large multinationals pay a 15 percent minimum tax on Kuwait profits.

Reassessing Risk and Protection Under the 2024 UAE-India Investment Treaty

The UAE-India 2024 Investment Treaty establishes a stricter, compliance-driven regime that narrows protections while demanding clear investment eligibility, lawful structuring, and substantial business presence.

UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability

The UAE has implemented the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law, strengthening enforcement against financial crime, expanding definitions, penalties, and FIU powers to align with FATF standards and bolstering global trust in the Emirates’ financial system.

Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know

Saudi Arabia new Trade Name Law modernises the rules governing the selection, registration, and use of business names, strengthening transparency and brand protection.

Qatar Overhauls Civil Service Framework with Major 2025 Human Resources Law Amendments

Qatar made amendments in 2025 to the Civil Service Human Resources Law introduce a comprehensive overhaul of performance evaluations, promotions, allowances, and Qatarisation rules across the public sector.

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