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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.
- Legal & Regulatory
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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Greece Extends Turkish Express Visa Scheme Until April 2026
Apr 07The European Commission has confirmed Greece’s plan to extend express visa scheme for Turkish visitors arriving to select Greek islands until April 2026. We discuss the reasons for the extension and the positive outlook for Greek-Turkish relations.
Trump’s Tariffs Effect on the MENA Region: Overview and Implications
Apr 04The new Trump's tariffs disrupt MENA economies, impacting trade, investment, and industrial sectors like aluminum, petrochemicals, and textiles. Gulf nations must diversify markets and enhance resilience to navigate shifting global trade policies.
New UAE E-invoicing Regulations: What Service Providers Need to Qualify for MoF Accreditation
Apr 03Understand the UAE Ministry of Finance’s accreditation rules for eInvoicing service providers under Ministerial Decision No. 64 of 2025, including eligibility, testing, and compliance.
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UAE's New Dirham Symbol and Digital Currency: Q4 2025 Launch
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Egypt Approves Budget for FY2025-26 Amidst IMF Pressure
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Sharjah Natural Resources Tax 2025: Implications for Extractive and Non-Extractive Businesses
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Saudi Arabia Introduces New Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Rules
Legal & Regulatory Mar 28
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