Other Briefings
End of Service Benefits in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Guide
End of service benefits in the UAE are mandatory financial payments for private-sector employees, calculated based on basic salary and years of service, with eligibility starting after one year of continuous employment.
An Introduction to Doing Business in the UAE 2025 – New Publication Out Now
An Introduction to Doing Business in the UAE 2025 is your definitive resource for understanding and succeeding in one of the world’s most vibrant business environments.
Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024: Implications for Qatar’s Construction Sector and Private Enterprises
Qatar’s new Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024, effective from April 2025, will necessitate strategic adjustments to recruitment, training, and compliance frameworks for private sector firms.
Egypt’s Tax Reforms: Boosting Business Confidence and Export Growth
Egypt’s tax reforms and export incentives aim to boost business confidence, encourage the private sector, attract investments, achieve higher localization in industries, and drive overall economic growth.
UAE’s New National Investment Strategy 2031: Key Sector Prospects
The UAE unveiled its National Investment Strategy 2031 in early November, setting ambitious targets to double FDI to US$354 billion by 2031. The strategy opens foreign investment prospects among emerging sectors, renewables and technology, infrastructure, manufacturing advancement, and building a world-class business environment.
UAE Golden Visa Program: A Gateway to Long-Term Residency
The Golden Visa provides long-term UAE residency for entrepreneurs, scientists, athletes, executive directors, students, and medical professionals, among other categories, offering exclusive benefits to attract talent, innovation, and investment.
End of Service Benefits: Saudi Labor Law
End of service benefits in Saudi Arabia provide financial security to employees upon contract termination, with entitlements based on service length and termination type.
UAE Introduces Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax from 2025, Considering Incentives for Innovation and High-Value Employment
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced pivotal amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, including the introduction of the domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) and proposed tax incentives to boost R&D and create high-value employment.
Kuwait Proposes 15% CIT in 2025 Amid Phased Tax Reform
The draft Business Profits Tax Law introduces major changes to the corporate income tax regime in Kuwait. MNCs should note compliance rules.
Saudi Arabia Takes Steps Towards Environmental Sustainability: COP16 and National Green Initiatives
Saudi Arabia offers numerous business and commercial opportunities for foreign investors, especially as the Kingdom undergoes a transformative shift towards sustainability, diversification, and modernization.
