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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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UAE's New Dirham Symbol and Digital Currency: Q4 2025 Launch
Apr 02The UAE's Digital Dirham, a blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC), is set to launch by late 2025. Alongside this, a new symbol for the Dirham has been introduced, reinforcing the nation's commitment to financial modernization and global competitiveness.
Egypt Approves Budget for FY2025-26 Amidst IMF Pressure
Apr 01Egypt's FY2025-26 budget, totaling EGP 4.6 trillion (US$90.97 billion), focuses on fiscal discipline, social protection, and economic growth, aligning with IMF-backed reforms. Key measures include increased subsidies, higher public sector wages, and targeted investments in productivity and infrastructure.
Sharjah Natural Resources Tax 2025: Implications for Extractive and Non-Extractive Businesses
Mar 31Sharjah's Natural Resources Tax, effective February 2025, imposes a 20% tax on extractive and non-extractive natural resources businesses.
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