GCC Business Roundup: Week of July 7, 2026
This week: Gulf FDI surged in 2025 but geopolitical risks cloud the outlook, Saudi Arabia's SEZ frameworks take effect, and Oman's Omanisation hiring requirement impacts foreign investors.
The Complete Guide to Company Formation in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Everything SMBs need to know about setting up a company in Saudi Arabia in 2026 — from the new registration-first model and MISA licensing to SEZ incentives, Saudisation quotas, and the real-estate ownership law that took effect in January.
Setting Up a Business in Oman as a Foreign Investor (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to company formation in Oman — covering the Foreign Capital Investment Law, Invest Easy registration, the 2026 Omanisation hiring requirement, Duqm SEZ incentives, and the new Special Economic Zones law.
Saudi Arabia's New Investment Law: What Actually Changed for SMBs
The Updated Investment Law — issued August 2024, effective February 2025 — is the biggest shift in foreign business access to Saudi Arabia in a generation. Here's what it means in practice, with sources.
Egypt's Golden Licence and SCZone: What SMBs Need to Know
Egypt's Golden Licence fast-tracks approvals for strategic projects, while the Suez Canal Economic Zone offers duty-free manufacturing for export. Here's how they work, who qualifies, and what the real incentives are — with sources.
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