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| | | | Qatar has approved the draft GCC–New Zealand FTA, advancing the bloc toward the completion of a strategically significant trade accord with an external partner. | | | | | Oman has confirmed that employers must obtain prior Ministry of Labor approval before the termination of any Omani national, significantly tightening compliance requirements across the private sector. | | | | | Following an estimated 5.4 percent expansion in 2025, the UAE economy is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2026, supported by rising oil production, resilient non-oil activity, expansionary fiscal policy, and deepening trade integration. | | | | | Saudi Arabia’s new Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, effective January 22, 2026, marks a decisive shift from restriction to opportunity, opening designated areas of the Kingdom’s property market to foreign individuals, companies, and funds in line with Vision 2030. | | | | | UAE–Italy relations are maturing, resulting in a structured, investment-led corridor, supported by strong institutional mechanisms that convert policy alignment into bankable projects. | | | | | Dubai’s VARA licensing regime follows a clear two-stage process, Approval to Incorporate and Full VASP License, balancing innovation with robust compliance and operational substance. We list the practical steps and payment and documentation requirements. |
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