Gulf Briefing

Hiring employees in the UAE involves navigating a specific regulatory framework that governs employment contracts, visa sponsorship, end-of-service benefits, and the increasingly important Emiratisation...

Bahrain consistently ranks among the most business-friendly countries in the Arab world. With 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, zero corporate tax, low operating...

Bahrain's tourism sector has grown steadily, driven by the country's proximity to Saudi Arabia, its liberal social environment, and a cultural heritage that stretches...

Bahrain's real estate market is one of the most accessible in the GCC for foreign investors. With freehold property ownership available to all nationalities...

Bahrain offers one of the most affordable cost-of-living profiles in the GCC. Compared to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha, expats in Bahrain typically find...

Bahrain is one of the most expat-friendly countries in the GCC, combining relatively liberal social norms, a welcoming multicultural environment, a low cost of...

The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial or legal advice.Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)...

Bahrain's banking sector is the most internationally developed in the GCC relative to the country's size. With over 400 licensed financial institutions, a globally...

Bahrain has earned international recognition as one of the most innovative financial technology regulatory environments in the world. The Kingdom's fintech-friendly Central Bank of...

Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%, one of the lowest VAT...

Bahrain is one of the Gulf's most underrated tourist destinations, a small island kingdom packed with ancient history, modern luxury, and a welcoming atmosphere....

The Gulf Cooperation Council's trade relationships are being reshaped by a wave of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations and signings that represent a fundamental...