The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has reminded private sector companies with 50 or more employees that June 30, 2026 is the deadline to meet first-half 2026 Emiratisation targets. Affected companies must achieve a one percent growth in the Emiratisation rate for skilled positions.
US-source dividends are subject to a 30% withholding tax regardless of where the recipient resides, including in zero-income-tax jurisdictions like Monaco and Dubai. Countries with lower headline tax rates but active US tax treaties may result in a lower effective tax rate on such income.
On July 1, 2026, the United States government chose not to renew the USMCA trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada for another 16-year term. The USMCA Free Trade Commission, composed of representatives from all three nations, was required to conduct a joint review, but the US declined to extend the agreement in its current form past 2036.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has raised the mandatory Saudization rate for engineering professions in the private sector to 30%, effective June 30, 2026. The requirement applies to establishments employing five or more workers in the affected professions.
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a determination expanding its waiver authority to expedite border barrier construction in Texas's Big Bend Sector. The notice amends a February 17, 2026 determination and waives additional legal requirements to facilitate rapid construction activities.
Saudi Arabia's cabinet has approved a zoning-based framework for foreign real estate ownership, replacing case-by-case approvals with defined zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the holy cities. Makkah and Madinah zones are restricted to Muslim buyers only.
Dubai's Digital Nomad Visa, launched in 2021, allows remote workers to live and work in the UAE. This guide covers eligibility, application steps, and tax considerations relevant to American applicants.
Under Malaysia's new Expatriate Employment Policy effective June 1, 2026, MDEC and ESD-registered companies must submit a formal Succession Planning declaration starting January 1, 2027. The requirement is being phased in to allow companies time to prepare.
The EU has reached a deal to overhaul air passenger rights, maintaining 3-hour delay compensation payouts and introducing new transparency requirements for hand baggage fees. The reform is also intended to make claims easier to process.