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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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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
March 27, 2026
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Dubai property market starts to recover
The Dubai property market is showing the first signs of recovery in almost two years, according to the real estate consulting firm ValuStrat. The market witnessed subdued sales activity in 2015, with Dubai apartment prices falling by 13 percent, and villas down 11 percent, according to JLL. But the first quarter of 2016 saw “minute
April 18, 2016
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10 Quick Curb Appeal Fixes to Sell Your House Faster
First impressions do matter, especially in real estate. Buyers might be less likely to check out the rest of a house if the outside is rundown or unattractive—even if the interiors are stunning. If you’re looking to sell your house, a few quick, inexpensive changes to your home’s exterior could help make the process easier
GCC Ultra Wealthy Identify Dubai as Top Middle East Investment Target
Followed by Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as attractive investment destinations According real estate consultancy Cluttons, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have emerged as the region’s most popular investment destinations amongst GCC High Net Worth Individuals. Cluttons’ 2016 Middle East Private Capital Survey, in partnership with YouGov, shows that 63% of GCC HNWI plan to invest
United Arab Emirates: Medical Examination Regulations for Residents Amended
The Council of Ministers has restricted some medical examination regulations for foreign nationals seeking residency in the UAE, and has relaxed other rules. Notably, pulmonary tuberculosis testing is now mandatory during the residency permit renewal process. Expanded Rules Rules that have been expanded or restricted include the following: • Tests for pulmonary tuberculosis will now
Kuwait gov’t department ‘to axe 60 percent of expats’
Kuwait Municipality is reportedly preparing to lay off at least 60 percent of expat employees – the latest in an aggressive campaign to cut numbers of foreign residents in the country. The municipality’s financial and administrative division plans to review expats’ contracts, positions and qualifications with a view to making some of them redundant, in
UAE announce public holiday in May
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced a paid holiday for all UAE employees to mark Isra and Mi’raj. According to local news agency WAM, Isra and Mi’raj Day falls on Wednesday May 4. However, the holiday has been moved to Thursday May 5 to give UAE workers a long weekend. The federal
April 14, 2016
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Employment Contract Basics for International Employers
Managing the employment contract process during your international expansion is complex, but you need to have a firm grasp on the subject to avoid compliance traps. Each country has its set of rules and regulations that you need to be managed by a specific employee or an outside consultant. “At-Will” Employment Doesn’t Exist In the
Dubai’s Cayan receives go-ahead for $267m Riyadh project
The mixed-use Samaya project in north western Riyadh is spread over an area of one million sqm. Dubai-headquartered property developer Cayan Group has received the official go-ahead for its billion-riyal Samaya project in Riyadh, according to a statement from the company. The mixed use residential project will come up over an area of one million square metres
Qatar’s Doha Metro 37% complete
The first and second phases of Doha Metro would have total of about 100 stations, covering about 215km. More than 37 per cent of work on the nearly 80km first phase of Doha Metro is now complete, a senior Qatar Rail official has said. “Doha Metro will commence services between the last quarter of 2019
April 14, 2016
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