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Being half-Singaporean and living in Dubai, I find it particularly interesting to follow the growing developments between Asia and the UAE.

The European Union has identified the tax regime for Hong Kong as one of the problematics on account of its fencing features.

Cityscape Global 2010, which took place in Dubai in early October, provided an interesting forum to compare the state of recovery of dented real estate markets around the globe two years on from the start of the financial crisis.

Similar to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) "In-Country Value" (ICV) program, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has soft-launched its own localisation program: Abu Dhabi Value or "ADV".

Think of World Expos as a global gathering of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our time. They are organized every 5 years and provide a platform for people ...

Think of World Expos as a global gathering of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our time. They are organized every 5 years and provide a platform for people and businesses to...

The prime aim of the Economic Substance Regulations (New Regulations) is to provide transparency, uniformity and certainty in the tax regime so as to mitigate BEPS

The United Arab Emirates' departure from OPEC in April 2026 represents the most significant defection in the oil cartel's 66-year history. What drove this founding-era member to abandon nearly six decades of coordinated production policy, and how will this decision reshape global energy markets as the UAE pursues an independent production strategy unconstrained by quota limitations?

With the changes and developments in the world, especially in the Middle Eastern region, we face numerous challenges from an economic standpoint.

The UAE enacts a new federal law on the regulation of the experts profession before judicial authorities.

The United Arab Emirates has an active history in relation to free zones, mostly concentrated in and around the Emirate of Dubai.

As the GCC's major oil fields transition into mature production phases, national oil companies face a critical choice: replicate the costly mistakes of global energy majors or build operating models specifically designed for mature assets. Shell's $491 million loss in the Permian Basin versus ConocoPhillips' $5 billion profit from the same fields reveals how the right organizational structure can transform economics without changing the underlying geology.

Our region deserves the chance to organize this great world exhibition. Our country is ready to host it. We will keep our promise in connecting great minds to build a better future

Middle Eastern M&A activity demonstrated notable resilience through the first half of 2026 despite the U.S./Iran conflict, with deal values holding steady at USD45.4 billion across 516 transactions. While consumer-facing sectors like retail, hospitality and tourism experienced selective slowdowns, strategic buyers and sovereign investors maintained robust activity, particularly in defense technology.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been described as a business-friendly country in the mainstream media and in widely followed surveys of competitiveness.

In the ever-evolving landscape of facilities management, key trends and transformative strategies are shaping the industry's trajectory.

While the world is preoccupied attending to the pandemic health crisis, the UAE is busy planning its future.