UAE Advances Tax Reform, But Not Too Quickly
With the announcement of a new corporate tax, Emirati officials aim to demonstrate fiscal strength without disrupting the country’s image as an investment hub.
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VAT Hike in Bahrain Points to Fiscal Challenges, Unattractive Choices Government Faced
Even though an increase in the VAT seems the most viable option, higher levels of public buy-in could be secured through greater transparency in fiscal policy.
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Oman’s VAT Implementation Is Necessary and Not Enough
If Omanis aren’t ready to shoulder a 5% VAT, then they have a long, bumpy economic road ahead of them.
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Value-Added Tax in Gulf Arab States: Balancing Domestic, Regional, and International Interests
Despite beginning as a regional policy, the VAT in the Gulf is becoming an increasingly country-focused initiative.
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New UAE Investment Laws Pose Challenge to Free Zones
Government efforts to legalize full foreign ownership in specific sectors aim to significantly boost inward foreign investments. However, the commercial reform threatens to disrupt the long-standing economic institutions and commercial incentives associated with free zones.
The Struggle for Syria
The flurry of diplomatic activity and the leadership’s announcement of an extended timeline for holding elections signal a prolonged, difficult transition for Syria, with complex internal jousting for power also shaped by external influence.
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