Emiratisation in the UAE: What International Companies Need to Know Before the 2026 Deadline

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Emiratisation Rules and Fines: The Wake-Up Call for Companies in the UAE Emiratisation plays an increasingly important role in the UAE’s employment landscape. For private-sector companies, it has evolved from a policy objective into a concrete compliance requirement, supported by regular monitoring and enforcement. As a result, companies that fail to align their workforce strategy […]

Saudisation in KSA: What International Companies Must Get Right in 2026

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Opening: Saudisation is Now a Strategic Deadline, Not an HR Detail Saudisation has quietly shifted categories. What was once treated as a local HR constraint is now a growth-critical condition for doing business in Saudi Arabia. For international companies, this change is structural, not cyclical. The cost of treating Saudisation as “something we’ll fix later” […]

KSA Market Entry Etrategy: How International Companies Can Succeed in Saudi Arabia

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Introduction: Saudi Arabia is Open, but it is not a Ready-Made Market. Saudi Arabia has shifted decisively from a long-term prospect to an immediate strategic priority for international companies. This change is not driven by short-term incentives or temporary reforms, but by a structural transformation reshaping the Kingdom’s economy, regulatory framework, and investment environment. Vision […]

Entering the UAE Market: A Practical Guide for International Companies

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1. Introduction: Why the UAE Has Become a Priority Market The UAE has become the anchor market for international companies expanding into the Middle East. World-class infrastructure, stable regulation, and a government that actively supports foreign investment create ideal conditions for global firms. According to the UAE Ministry of Economy, the country attracted AED 167.6 […]

One Launch, Two Markets: Leveraging the UAE and KSA Trade Corridor

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1. UAE and KSA: The Gulf’s Power Axis The Gulf has always been a high-growth story, but Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now moving from being two strong markets to acting as a connected economic corridor. When examining the data, the shift is unmistakable. According to the UAE Ministry of Economy, non-oil foreign trade […]

Setting Up a Factory in China: Complete Strategic Guide for SMEs and Midmarket Firms

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China’s Manufacturing Advantage: The Current Landscape Despite global supply chain diversification, China remains the premier manufacturing destination for forward-thinking SMEs and midmarket companies. The unparalleled combination of scale, infrastructure sophistication, and innovation ecosystem continues to deliver competitive advantages that alternative markets simply cannot match. Two transformative regulatory developments have reshaped the opportunity landscape: Simultaneously, China […]

Why Expand in Spain in 2025?

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Spain in 2025 offers stable growth, EU funds, and ESG-ready sectors—ideal for global expansion into Europe and beyond.