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Kenya Partners with UAE to Extend Standard Gauge Railway, Boost Regional Connectivity
Feb 03Kenya plans to boost regional trade and mobility by partnering with the UAE to extend its Standard Gauge Railway to Uganda and South Sudan.
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Saudi Arabia to Allow Foreign Ownership in Real Estate Companies with Projects in Mecca & Medina
Jan 29Saudi Arabia is expanding access to foreign investors in Mecca and Medina's real estate market in major step toward easing international ownership laws.
- Tax & Accounting
Corporate Tax in Kuwait: New 15% Tax Law to Impact 350 Foreign Firms
Jan 07Kuwait’s new 15 percent corporate tax law is in effect from tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Read to understand how multinational entities operating in the country will be impacted.
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DIFC: Recent Amendments to Civil, Commercial, and Real Property Laws to Strengthen Legal Clarity
Jan 28The 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.
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Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Requirements in Key Professions: 2025 Compliance
Feb 03Saudi 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.
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Apr 23Under Trump's 2025 tariffs, GCC economies are outperforming regional peers, aided by oil wealth and growing trade ties with Asia.
Understanding Implications of Qatar's Employment Laws on Your Business
Apr 22Qatar’s updated employment laws offer clarity on contracts, foreign worker rights, and termination regulations, influencing business operations and compliance strategies.
EU and UAE Agree to Launch Free Trade Talks: Outlook and Opportunities
Apr 18The EU and UAE are set to launch formal trade talks aiming for a comprehensive agreement covering goods, services, and strategic sectors.
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