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Commentary and analysis across Corporate Services, Immigration and Relocation across the Middle East

The regulatory and commercial landscape across the Middle East — including the UAE and Saudi Arabia — continues to evolve. Our Insights section provides commentary, analysis and updates designed for executives, HR leaders and investors navigating the region.

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Free Zone First, Mainland Later? What the UAE’s New Re-Domiciliation Rules Mean for Company Formation in 2026

For two decades, the first question in UAE company formation carried unusual weight: mainland or free zone? The choice felt permanent. Getting it wrong meant liquidating the company, surrendering the licence and starting again, with all the cost, disruption and lost history that entails. That pressure has now eased. Quietly, and with less fanfare than

EER Middle East Welcomes Saloni Dalal as Global Mobility Manager

EER Middle East is delighted to welcome Saloni Dalal to the team as Global Mobility Manager. With more than 10 years of experience across global mobility, business development and strategic growth, Saloni brings a wealth of commercial expertise and regional knowledge that will further strengthen EER Middle East’s ability to support clients with seamless international

EER Middle East Welcomes Sarah March as Senior Client Account Manager in Abu Dhabi

EER Middle East is delighted to welcome Sarah March as Senior Client Account Manager, based in our Abu Dhabi office. As Abu Dhabi continues to attract international professionals, families and businesses, experienced local support is increasingly important. Sarah’s appointment further strengthens EER Middle East’s Abu Dhabi relocation services and our ability to support clients and

Company Formation in Saudi Arabia: Your 2026 Guide for Foreign Investors

Most companies looking at the Gulf start with the UAE. They map out free zones, weigh up Dubai against Abu Dhabi, and build a plan around rules they already half understand. Then they look south, see the scale of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme, and ask the obvious question: how do we actually set up

Welcoming Lizzie Daniell to EER Middle East

EER Middle East is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzie Daniell as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia. Based in our Riyadh office, Lizzie will lead operations across the Kingdom and support the continued growth of our services. Saudi Arabia continues to attract international investment and talent. As a result, demand for expert relocation, immigration

Relocating to Abu Dhabi: Your 2026 Guide from the UAE Capital’s Experts

Most people who research relocation to the UAE start with Dubai. They spend weeks on Dubai guides, Dubai neighbourhoods, Dubai visa types. Then, somewhere in the process, they pause and ask: ‘But what about Abu Dhabi?’ It’s a good question. And increasingly, it’s the right one. Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s capital, its largest emirate,

The Importance of Community

They say you only truly know your strength when you are tested, but that is also when you find out your capacity for grace and kindness. In recent weeks the Middle East region has certainly been tested, and it has shown how strong it can be, but, perhaps more impactfully, its nations, governments and people

Why Cultural Awareness Training Is Vital to the Saudi Arabia Relocation Process

There are certain universal truths that apply to all companies, no matter what their size, their remit or their location. One of the most evident is that people are the true drivers of business success. The right talent can transform your organisation’s trajectory, so you need to make sure you can access, attract and retain

The Figures You Need to Know About Relocation to the UAE and Saudi Arabia

They say numbers don’t lie, so we have gathered all the most important facts and figures from 2025 to show why the UAE and Saudi Arabia are the destinations to watch. Here are the top data-led facts you need to know about both locations to understand why individuals, entrepreneurs and investors are considering relocation to

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