Other Briefings
GCC Ports: Key Pillars of Global Trade and Maritime Connectivity
GCC ports are among the world’s most efficient, with 10 featured in the top 70 globally in 2024, according to a study of 405 ports by GCC-Stat.
Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Requirements in Key Professions: 2025 Compliance
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced new Saudization policies, to be implemented in phases from 2025, and aimed at increasing local employment across 269 professions.
Kenya Partners with UAE to Extend Standard Gauge Railway, Boost Regional Connectivity
Kenya plans to boost regional trade and mobility by partnering with the UAE to extend its Standard Gauge Railway to Uganda and South Sudan.
Egypt-UAE: PM Madbouly Meets Emirati Ministers to Review Strategic Projects
A focal point of the UAE-Egypt discussions was the Ras El-Hekma project, a high-profile strategic development zone located on Egypt’s northwestern coast.
Saudi Arabia to Allow Foreign Ownership in Real Estate Companies with Projects in Mecca & Medina
Saudi Arabia is expanding access to foreign investors in Mecca and Medina’s real estate market in major step toward easing international ownership laws.
Kuwait’s New Workforce Regulations: Balancing Labor Rights and Economic Growth
Kuwait is implementing stricter housing regulations, mandating fingerprint attendance for government projects, and introducing policies that enhance labor mobility.
Transforming UAE Travel: Etihad Rail’s High-Speed Train Plans
Etihad Rail’s plans for its first high-speed, all-electric passenger train promises a travel time of just 30 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Oman-India CEPA Talks Likely to Gain Momentum as Piyush Goyal Visits Muscat
India-Oman CEPA talks advanced during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Muscat from January 27-28, which also saw the signing of a DTAA amendment protocol.
DIFC: Recent Amendments to Civil, Commercial, and Real Property Laws to Strengthen Legal Clarity
The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has enacted key legal amendments to enhance clarity and investor confidence, reinforcing its status as a leading international common law jurisdiction.
Saudi Arabia’s Service Trade: Growth, Key Sectors, and Investment Opportunities
Saudi Arabia presents opportunities for foreign investors in its expanding service trade market, especially in ICT, financial services, logistics, and mining and energy.
