Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules

Human Resources & Payroll Jun 24

Foreign employers hiring in Saudi Arabia must comply with Labor Law requirements, Saudization quotas, Qiwa employment contracts, probation rules, and restrictions on foreign workers and independent contractors.

Economy & Trade

France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE

Jun 23

Discover why 11,000 French companies have established a presence in the UAE: foreign ownership reforms, incentives, regional market access.

Tax & Accounting

September 30, 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline: A Checklist

Jun 22

For businesses with a financial year ending December 31, 2025, the UAE Corporate Tax return and payment deadline is September 30, 2026.

Human Resources & Payroll

UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: How to Calculate It

Jun 23

UAE end-of-service gratuity is a key employment entitlement for eligible employees. This guide explains who qualifies, how gratuity is calculated, what salary figure to use, and what employers should check before processing final settlements. End-of-service gratuity is one of the most important employment entitlements in the UAE. For employees, it represents a lump-sum payment due […]

UAE Free Zone vs Mainland 2026: Where to Invest?

Economy & Trade Jun 23
Setting Up a Business in Dubai: A 2026 Guide

Economy & Trade Jun 23
UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Key Provisions and Business Implications for the Gulf

Economy & Trade Jun 15
UAE Salary Payment Rules Tighten from June 1, 2026: What Employers Should Know

Jun 23

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