Other Briefings
UAE E-Invoicing Update: ASP Appointment Deadline Extended to October 2026
The UAE has extended the deadline for large businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more to appoint an Accredited Service Provider for e-invoicing from July 31, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
Token Issuance in the UAE: What the 2026 CMA & VARA Rules Mean for Projects and Investors
The UAE has sharply raised the bar for token issuance. VARA’s latest rules treat whitepapers as legally binding documents, while CMA’s federal framework adds oversight. This article explains the new regime for issuers, distributors and investors, with a focus on foreign stakeholders.
UAE Pharmaceutical Distribution Reform: What It Means for Market Access, Supply Chains, and Drug Security
The new pharmaceutical distribution reform in the UAE aim to strengthen drug security, reduce single-agent risks, and reshape market access.
UAE Virtual Assets 2026: New Framework and Key Developments
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants
Saudi Arabia’s new real estate advertising rules raise entry barriers and shift the market toward licensed, transparent, and institutionalized operations, increasing upfront costs but improving deal certainty. For investors, the reforms reduce due diligence and pre-investment risk while concentrating market access through compliant intermediaries and higher-quality, verified deal flow.
Qatar’s Evolving Real Estate Market: What Foreign Investors and Developers Need to Know
Qatar’s real estate market is becoming more investor-friendly through stronger regulation, digital registration, and clearer ownership structures, including freehold zones and long-term usufruct rights for foreigners.
UAE Corporate Compliance in 2026: Key Risks, Regulatory Changes, and What Businesses Need to Do
This article outlines the key compliance obligations businesses must manage in the United Arab Emirates in 2026, covering licensing, workforce, tax, governance, and AML requirements. It highlights the growing complexity of the regulatory environment and the need for companies to adopt a proactive, structured approach to compliance.
Türkiye IP Rights and Art Law: A Guide for Cross-Border Transactions
Türkiye has a fast‑growing art market and a distinctive IP framework granting strong moral and a resale rights.
UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways
The UAE’s updated anti-money laundering guidance and more, shifting financial institutions toward real-time, technology-driven compliance, significantly increasing operational costs and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.
