Other Briefings
Managing Construction Disputes in the United Arab Emirates: A Quick Guide
We briefly outline the frameworks, methods, and considerations for managing construction disputes in the UAE.
Understanding Permanent Establishment Status in the UAE and the Small Business Relief Mechanism
Entities with permanent establishment (PE) status of foreign companies in the UAE are ineligible for Small Business Relief (SBR) benefits.
Guide to International Arbitration in Qatar
The Arbitration Law (Law No. 2 of 2017) represents Qatar’s first standalone legislation governing arbitration.
UAE’s Digital Transformation: A Blueprint for Global Leadership
The Dubai government’s 2022-2024 strategy prioritizes growing Dubai’s digital economy and attracting international business and investment.
Dubai Approves Largest Budget Cycle to Drive Sustainable Growth and Innovation (2025-2027)
Dubai’s 2025-2027 budget, its largest ever at AED272 billion, focuses on sustainable growth, community welfare, and innovation, supporting major infrastructure, social, and digital transformation initiatives aligned with Dubai’s long-term development goals.
Lulu Retail’s IPO Fully Subscribed, Set to List on Abu Dhabi Exchange on Nov. 14
Lulu Retail’s IPO’s offering size is estimated to fall between 501 and 527 crore dirhams. The final offer price will be confirmed on November 6.
Strengthening UAE-India Economic Partnership: The 2024 Bilateral Investment Treaty
The 2024 UAE-India Bilateral Investment Treaty replaces the 2013 Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) that expired in September this year. We discuss key provisions of the BIT that aims to balance investor protections with state regulatory autonomy.
Bahrain to Implement 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up-Tax on MNEs from January 1, 2025
Bahrain has introduced a 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) on profits of Bahraini subsidiaries of large multinational enterprises, effective from January 1, 2025. This marks Bahrain’s first general profit tax beyond the oil and gas sector.
Managing ESR Compliance in the UAE After 2024 Legal Amendments
The 2024 legal amendments exempt UAE businesses from compliance under the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) for financial periods starting after January 1, 2023. However, compliance for the 2019–2022 ESR Period is required, with records retained for six years for potential Federal Tax Authority review.
New Saudi Arabia-China SEZ to Boost Cross-Border Trade, Light Industries
Located within King Salman International Airport, the Saudi-China Special Economic Zone will feature a logistics and light industrial park to bolster local supply chains, an international trade hub for streamlined business services, and a residential zone with quality facilities for employees and families.
