Other Briefings
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.
UAE Breaks Ground with World’s First 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Storage Gigascale Project
The UAE will launch the world’s first round-the-clock solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage gigascale project in Abu Dhabi.
ESG Sukuk to Cross US$50 Billion in 2025, Key Funding Tool in Emerging Markets
ESG sukuk is a key dollar funding tool in Islamic finance markets, particularly in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Fitch Ratings projects the global sukuk market to surpass US$50 billion outstanding in 2025.
Chinese Investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)
Chinese investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has been significant under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Promoted industries in KEZAD include equipment manufacturing, fine chemical engineering, and metal processing, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification.
UAE Work Permit: A Comprehensive 2025 Guide
Compliance with UAE labor laws, accurate documentation, and awareness of evolving regulations are key to successfully navigating the country’s work permit system.
Saudi Arabia Labor Law Amendments: Preparing for Compliance
Saudi Arabia’s Labor Law amendments, effective February 2025, introduce enhanced worker protections, expanded employer obligations, and structured frameworks for contracts, aligning with Vision 2030 goals.
