Other Briefings
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.
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.
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.
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges, with UAE Emerging as a Top Destination for Wealth Transfer
The UAE’s attractive legal structures, healthcare, and education systems have played a crucial role in this trend, drawing billionaires from across the globe.
Business Opportunities Under UAE-Vietnam CEPA Deal
The UAE-Vietnam CEPA boosts market access in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, unlocking key investment and trade opportunities.
The Cost of Living in Dubai
The rising cost of living in Dubai is fueled by economic expansion, high housing demand, global supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating currency rates. Yet, Dubai still offers more affordable living compared to major global expat hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore, Zurich, and New York.
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia Announce US$1 Billion Investment Fund to Forge Closer Ties
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed an MoU establishing a US$1 billion investment fund aimed at strengthening their economic relationship.
Investing in Kuwait: Vision 2035 and Strategic Development Opportunities
For entities investing in Kuwait, the GCC country presents a stable, strategically connected market with an array of opportunities in the non-oil, technology, healthcare, and private sectors, facilitated by the Vision 2035 approach.
Oman-India Free Trade Agreement Stalls Over Market Access Demands
The Oman-India FTA status is currently at a deadlock, with Oman seeking revisions to India’s market access offer.
Australia and the UAE Forge Stronger Bilateral Ties Through Landmark CEPA
The CEPA with UAE, signed on November 6, 2024, will be implemented after Australia’s domestic treaty-making process, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement.
