Dubai-business Outlook for Startups and SMEs during Covid Pandemic

Dubai-business Outlook for Startups and SMEs during Covid Pandemic

Dubai is one of the most open economies in the world with a strategic location between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Even at a time when the pandemic gripped the world in 2020, Dubai witnessed USD 3.26 billion FDI during the first half of 2020 and ranked fourth globally with several new business setups in Dubai.

Saudi Arabia Surpasses SR 2 Trillion FDI Amidst Covid Pandemic

Saudi Arabia Surpasses SR 2 Trillion FDI Amidst Covid Pandemic

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) data reveals that 2020 witnessed the highest inflow of foreign investments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) surpassing SR 2 trillion (USD 0.53 trillion) and rising 9 per cent YOY despite global economic turmoil caused by covid 19 pandemics.

Oman Becomes the Fourth GCC Country to Implement VAT

Oman Becomes the Fourth GCC Country to Implement VAT

The Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax system has been enforced in Oman on Friday, the 16th April 2021 and the Sultanate has become the fourth country to join the other three GCC member states including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain to introduce this tax.

UAE Participated In IMFC Meeting

UAE Participated In IMFC Meeting

UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Obaid Humaid Al Tayer participated in the recently held spring meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) convened in a virtual format