Other Briefings
India and Oman Sign Trade Agreement: CEPA Deepens Bilateral Economic Engagement
The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework to deepen bilateral trade, services, and investment ties.
UAE Law for Industrial Hemp Opens Targeted Medical and Industrial Opportunities
UAE’s new law regulates use of hemp for licensed medical and industrial uses while imposing strict controls on cultivation, manufacturing, trade, and THC limits.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Agreement for Riyadh–Doha High-Speed Rail Link
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced a high-speed rail project to unlock new opportunities in cross-border mobility, tourism, and logistics.
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Key Provisions and Sectoral Implications
The Australia–UAE CEPA unlocks new commercial potential across agriculture, manufacturing, services, and innovation by eliminating tariffs, expanding market access, and strengthening investment and IP protections.
The Middle East–Latin America Investment Corridor: Strategic Expansion, Sectoral Momentum, and the Safeguards Investors Need
Investment from the Middle East (GCC countries, and especially the UAE) into Latin America is accelerating across agritech, energy transition, fintech, and infrastructure, creating one of the world’s most dynamic new capital corridors.
Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade
Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.
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. Investors must prioritize documentation, regulatory compliance, and early dispute-planning to secure protection under the treaty.
From Residency Visas to Returns: Why Luxury Apartments Are Fueling Dubai’s Boom
Explore why luxury apartments are fueling Dubai’s real estate boom, from residency visa incentives and high ROI to prime investment areas.
Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai’s VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?
Choosing between mainland and free zone incorporation under Dubai’s VARA shapes market access, tax exposure, and operational flexibility.
DIFC and JAFZA Partnership: How Dubai’s Dual-Zone Model Is Transforming Trade, Finance, and Investment in the UAE
Dubai’s DIFC–JAFZA dual-zone model seamlessly connects the UAE’s leading financial and legal hub with its premier trade and logistics zone.
