
Bahrain to launch corporate tax in 2027
The government of Bahrain has announced a series of initiatives aimed at improving the country's financial situation and with objective to diversify national revenue in line with its Vision 2030.

The government of Bahrain has announced a series of initiatives aimed at improving the country's financial situation and with objective to diversify national revenue in line with its Vision 2030.

According to Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the UAE added 250,000 new companies in 2025, totalling to over 1.4 million companies in the country, a growth of 118.7% year-to-year.

Bahrain’s Golden Residency Visa (pls see our previous article) introduced in 2022 has been recently updated when real estate investment limit has been reduced...

Dubai has amended 2015 law for reporting the lost and abandoned property.

Under new amendments to the UAE’s foster care law, also non-Emirati residents can now foster children in the UAE.

Aligned with Vision 2040, Oman a revamped Investor Residency Program aims to attract greater foreign investment and long-term residents.

Bahrain’s Golden Visa provides a renewable 10-year residency designed for investors, skilled professionals and retirees.

Qatar’s Residence by Investment program connects long-term residency directly to property ownership, offering flexible pathways for investors.

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency, or Iqama, offers both renewable annual and permanent options, giving residents the right to live, work, and own property without the need for a local sponsor.

Wise, the global fintech company revolutionizing international money transfers, has received final approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licenses.