Regulation and Policy Updates
3 articlesExplainers examine effective dates, transition arrangements, licensing or compliance requirements and the practical effect on affected groups. Where a policy is still evolving, coverage separates confirmed provisions from proposals and points readers towards the official rule or process they need to verify.
Saudi authorities restrict property transactions to digital land registry
Saudi Arabia has mandated that all property transactions in Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran, Qatif and Hail must now be processed exclusively through the digital land registry, marking a decisive move to modernise real estate operations and data accuracy.
UAE launches new strategy to boost small business competitiveness
The UAE is developing a national entrepreneurship strategy with targeted initiatives to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises. The plan includes new support mechanisms, government procurement, and collaboration across federal and local entities to drive sustainable growth.
Unified property contract proposal aims to protect Dubai buyers
A proposal to introduce a unified property contract and establish a dedicated real estate authority could reshape Dubai's property market by balancing developer and buyer rights, improving project oversight, and boosting investor confidence.