Digital

The UAE is rapidly cementing its position as a global tech hub, and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is at the forefront of this transformation. Read more

Savvy investors and families are using UAE foundations to safeguard assets, structure investments to future proof their legacies. Read more

The UAE—particularly Dubai—has emerged as a strategic beneficiary. With U.S. tariffs on UAE imports remaining at a relatively moderate 10%, and with no significant changes to tariffs on UAE exports to the U.S., the country’s role in global trade is being reassessed Read more

Qatar has spent the past decade working to make itself more open to business. That work is starting to show. In the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom, published by The Heritage Foundation, Qatar ranked 27th out of 184 economies worldwide and second in the Middle East and North Africa. Its scores were especially strong in trade freedom, tax policy and fiscal health. These gains reflect years of legal reforms, investment-friendly rules and a push to improve how business gets done—key goals under Qatar’s long-term economic strategy, Vision 2030. Read more

When ChatGPT came out, everyone had an opinion. Some saw it as a shortcut. Others felt uneasy about what it might replace. In recruitment, the shift was real. Suddenly there were tools to screen CVs, write job posts, even handle first-round interviews. Read more

Saudi Arabia’s consulting boom is slowing as the government scales back spending and places greater scrutiny on external advisory work. In the years after the pandemic, global consulting firms expanded rapidly in the kingdom, drawn by state-led mega projects and a strong pipeline of public sector work linked to Vision 2030. Advisory contracts were awarded at speed, often with broad scopes and minimal cost scrutiny, as ministries and government-backed entities moved quickly to launch major initiatives. Read more

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued a stern warning to private sector employers and recruitment agencies in the UAE: hiring workers without valid permits will not be tolerated. With stringent enforcement of Federal Decree-Laws No. 33/2021 and No. 9/2022, MOHRE is making it clear that illegal employment practices will face severe consequences. Let's delve into the key implications and what employers need to know. Read more

The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most common business setup choice in Saudi Arabia, especially for international investors. It offers flexibility in ownership, limits personal liability, and allows a wide range of commercial activities, making it suitable for most types of business operations. Read more

In Qatar, you’ll often see both LLC and WLL used when talking about company formation. They mean the same thing—both refer to a limited liability company structure where shareholders are only responsible for their investment in the business. The terms are interchangeable, but there are still a few details worth understanding before setting up. Read more

The UAE has positioned itself as a major player in global finance, with a securities market that’s both well-regulated and full of opportunities. The country’s capital markets have grown rapidly, attracting international firms looking for a stable and business-friendly environment. The UAE’s financial sector now contributes over 13% of the country’s GDP, and its stock markets—Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)—have seen record-breaking listings and surging investor interest in recent years. Read more