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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.
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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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Saudi Arabia Introduces New Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Rules
Mar 28Saudi Arabia introduced the new Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Rules, mandating all companies to identify, disclose, and maintain up-to-date records of their ultimate beneficial owners.
Egypt-India Economic Ties Eyeing US$12 Billion Trade Target & Investment
Mar 27Egypt and India are strengthening trade and investment ties, aiming to increase bilateral trade from US$4.2 billion in 2024 to US$12 billion in five years, with key sectors including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.
UAE-US Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Strategic Cooperation
Mar 26The UAE is strengthening its trade and investment ties with the US through significant investments in energy, technology, and infrastructure.
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UAE’s Corporate Tax Deadlines and Compliance for 2025
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