Other Briefings
UAE Commits US$5 Billion to India: What the Modi Visit Means for Investment and Trade
The UAE pledged US$5 billion to India during Modi’s May 2026 visit. We break down the seven pacts, US$101 billion trade flow, and sector entry points.
Why Australian Firms Are Using the UAE as a Gateway to Asia
Australian firms are using the UAE as a launchpad for Asia in 2026. We unpack the structures, CEPA benefits, tax regime, and 140+ DTT network behind the trend.
Gulf Supply Chain Resilience After Hormuz: 2026 Playbook for Businesses
The Hormuz disruption has restructured Gulf supply chain resilience. Businesses are repositioning now on sourcing, inventory, and contracts.
Qatar Foreign Company Boom 2026: Choosing the Right Market Entry Structure
Qatar’s foreign company registrations rose six-fold in 2025. Compare mainland LLC, free zone, QFC, and branch office options to choose the right Qatar market entry structure for your business model and tax position.
How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk
Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.
How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Selecting the right UAE free zone enables cost-efficient, compliant, and flexible operations while providing foreign investors with a scalable gateway to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Strategy Keeping Gulf Trade Moving
Saudi Arabia is using crisis-driven logistics strategies to maintain trade flows and strengthen its position as a regional hub, particularly by leveraging alternative corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz. For businesses, this shift is creating new opportunities in logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain services, while requiring more flexible and regionally integrated operational models.
UAE Exits from OPEC: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Investors
The UAE announced its exit from OPEC marks a shift toward market-driven production, increasing short-term price volatility and reducing the predictability of coordinated supply management. For businesses, this means reassessing sourcing strategies, pricing assumptions, and risk exposure as global oil markets become more flexible, competitive, and geopolitically sensitive.
Hormuz Disruptions: Managing Construction Project Risk and Commercial Exposure
Rising disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, are increasing costs, delaying projects, and reshaping risk allocation in construction contracts. Stakeholders must move beyond force majeure and adopt a strategic approach, combining contractual analysis, renegotiation, and practical mitigation measures, to preserve project viability and manage legal and commercial exposure.
UAE Dubai South Free Zone Rolls Out New Incentives: What Investors Need to Know
UAE free zone Dubai South has introduced new incentives, including support for company formation and fee relief measures, to reduce operational costs for free zone businesses. The move reflects intensifying competition among UAE free zones and signals a favorable entry window for foreign investors.
