| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company). |
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| | | | Explore how Australian firms are using the UAE as a regional base for Asia expansion under the Australia-UAE CEPA. Learn about UAE company structures, tax incentives, free zones, and 2026 compliance requirements. | | | | | The UAE 2026 virtual assets updates create new opportunities for exchanges, fintechs, custodians, token issuers, and institutional investors, particularly in derivatives, token activity, and digital asset infrastructure. | | | | | The Strait of Hormuz disruption has restructured the Gulf commercial operating environment and supply chain resilience. Businesses repositioning now on supplier diversification, regional inventory, and contract structure are capturing the recovery upside. | | | | | The UAE’s AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis rule took effect on January 1, 2026, with employers given until June 30 to amend existing contracts. From July 1, 2026, MoHRE penalties include exclusion from Emiratisation quotas and suspension of new work permits. | | | | | Qatar market entry structure decisions shape foreign investors’ tax exposure, ownership rights, market access, and operational flexibility from day one. | | | | | Saudi Arabia’s logistics strategies are used to maintain trade flows and strengthen its position as a regional hub, particularly by leveraging alternative corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz. |
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