UAE President’s January 19 India Visit Yields Strategic Defense, Trade, and Investment Push

Economy & Trade Jan 21

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s brief official visit to India reinforced deepening strategic ties, with leaders agreeing to double bilateral trade to US$200 billion by 2032 and advancing cooperation in defense, energy, technology, and infrastructure.

Human Resources & Payroll

Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf: Early Timeline Confirmation and Implications for Business and Investors

Jan 21

The UAE has confirmed that the Islamic month of Shaaban started on January 20, 2026, paving the way for Ramadan 2026 dates.

Legal & Regulatory

Saudi Arabia Opens Tadawul Main Market to All Foreign Investors from February 2026

Jan 19

Saudi Arabia will allow all foreign investors to directly access Tadawul’s Main Market from February 1, 2026, following CMA regulatory reforms.

Industries

Saudi Arabia’s New Sports Law: Regulatory Changes and Sector-Wide Implications

Jan 16

Saudi Arabia’s new Sports Law establishes a unified regulatory framework that formalizes the sports sector as a commercial industry, introducing clearer rules on licensing, governance, investment, and dispute resolution.

Türkiye and UK Sign Trade Plan Ahead of FTA Upgrade

Economy & Trade Jan 15
ADGM Court Confirms Mandatory Seat Law Overrides Arbitration Rules in US$250 Million Freezing Order Case

Legal & Regulatory Jan 15
Egypt’s Renewable Energy Pivot: Investment Trends and Outlook

Industries Jan 14
UAE's Child Digital Safety Law: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Service Providers

Legal & Regulatory Jan 20

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