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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Premium residency for entrepreneurs in Saudi

In our last article, we went over the different pathways and tracks to acquiring Saudi Premium Residency, touching upon details like...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Exploring Saudi premium residency system

What is Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia? The Saudi Premium Residency is a residential permit granted to any non-GCC citizen allowing...

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Regional

What does it take to grow a global logistics business?

An article by Alan Coughlan, founder and CEO of global supply chain solutions company Lansil Global The past few years...

Logistics oped E-commerce

Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Saudization, labour compliance simplified

In Saudi Arabia, businesses are required to comply with specific government regulations. A thorough understanding of these regulations is...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Saudi tax system explained

A deep understanding of the tax system is one of the most critical factors for business success in any country, and Saudi Arabia is no...

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Regional

Why do we need impact investing now more than ever?

An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Programme Director at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai There is a...

Impact investing oped Social Entrepreneurship

Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: A step-by-step guide to Saudi Iqama process

Throughout this article series, we have discussed several key processes a foreign investor who dreams of opening a business in Saudi Arabia...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Company formation in Saudi from A to Z

After understanding the types of licences, and attestation processes, it's time to move on to the actual company formation. Starting a...

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Regional

As global VC interest shifts to MENA fintech, now is the time for local startups

An article by Olena Petrosyuk, the co-founders of Waveup, an advisory firm for startups For a long time, MENA startups were underdogs in...

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Regional

Key strategies for breaking into the MENA startup ecosystem

An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Program Director for Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University...

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Regional

Essential tools for MENA CFOs to step up their game

An article by Karl Crowther, VP of MEA at Alteryx In the digital era, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved beyond...

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Regional

AI redefines MENA corporate travel business

An article by Stan Klyuy, a Chief Commercial Officer at Tumodo, an online business travel platform. In 2024, the digital...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref Series: A comprehensive guide to licensing and document attestation

Our previous article provided a comprehensive overview of the diverse types of foreign investment licenses available in Saudi Arabia. Now...

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Regional

What makes the GCC the ideal destination for entrepreneurs?

An article by Nathan Farrugia, Managing Director of Vistage International, the UAE. Expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Types of foreign investment licences in Saudi Arabia

Once entrepreneurs have grasped the Saudi business scene, setup costs, and day-to-day expenses, it's time to delve into the process of...

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Regional

B2B SaaS shapes the future of fintech in MENA

An article by Ghady Rayess, the co-founder and managing director of FOO. Across the Middle East, digital transformation is...

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Regional

Cybersecurity in the era of remote work

An article by Kamal Reggad, co-founder and CEO of RemotePass Remote work has evolved from a short-term fix to a cornerstone of modern...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref Series: Understanding annual operating cost in Saudi Arabia

Maintaining a legal presence in Saudi Arabia is not a one-size-fits-all approach for any business, with the annual operational cost...

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U.A.E

Five trends UAE fintech can leverage to stay competitive

An article by Viktor Kasianov, CEO of UnaFinancial’s digital finance app to be launched in the UAE. With its...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref Series: Saudi corporate annual operating costs explained

After understanding the CapEx costs (hard costs and setup partner fees) involved in establishing a business in Saudi Arabia, the next...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref series: Categorising Saudi setup partners by soft costs

In Saudi Arabia, we often see foreign companies spend two to three months just shopping for service providers who can lead their...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref Series: The truth behind Saudi landing hard costs

It is no secret that expansion to Saudi Arabia has become notorious for being extremely costly, with complaints of corporate service...

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Regional

Women's role in Mena's green economy

Petra Jeffery, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Amidst the stark realities of gender...

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Saudi Arabia

Tawaref Series: A blueprint for foreign investment success in Saudi Arabia

Although Saudi Arabia has gained considerable momentum as one of the hottest hubs for entrepreneurship, actually securing the first riyal...

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