Ali Sikander has joined Hourani & Partners as a Senior Associate in the Corporate team. Ali is a dual-qualified (New York and England & Wales) corporate attorney whose practice spans a wide range of cross-border corporate transactional matters, with a focus on M&A, private investments, and capital markets in the Middle East, Europe, and…
The UAE has entered multiple bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with a range of sovereign states to enhance international trade ties and revenues between the various countries. The CEPAs aims to confer duty-free benefits on imported goods originating and traded between the UAE and individual CEPA countries, with certain key products benefiting under the treaty….
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Saudi Arabia has issued comprehensive guidelines for the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) at King Khalid International Airport. The guidelines align with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Unified Customs System and details the operational and tax-related provisions for businesses within the SILZ. Permitted activities Allowed activities include…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been a preferred destination for businesses and investors from around the world. Its strategic location and investor-friendly policies have made it a global hub for commerce, finance, and innovation. However, in a significant move that marked a departure from the country’s long-standing tax free stance, the UAE Ministry…
