In a bid to foster inclusivity and boost investment, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has introduced a significant update to its Nitaqat Saudization program. This groundbreaking move aims to treat foreign investors on par with Saudi nationals, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to Read more…
Dubai Introduces 20% Annual Tax for Foreign Banks, Sheikh Mohammed Announces. In a recent move by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, a new law has been introduced that imposes a 20% annual tax on foreign banks operating within the emirate. This significant development aims to streamline Read more…
Staying ahead of regulatory changes and ensuring compliance are critical factors for success in the current fast-paced business world. Traditional manual auditing processes are becoming obsolete, making room for the transformative power of audit automation. This innovative approach doesn’t replace humans in the auditing equation but empowers them with technology, Read more…
In a strategic move to bolster its global appeal and steer its economy away to new heights, Saudi Arabia has recently unveiled a significant expansion to its premium residency program. Launched in 2019 to attract international talent, the program has evolved to include five new products, offering various benefits to Read more…
Tass and Hamjit Advanced Technologies (THAT) revolutionizes the corporate consulting landscape in Saudi Arabia with the introduction of Zaid, the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) corporate consultant. The groundbreaking announcement was made at the highly anticipated Techtonic event that took place in Riyadh on January 10th, 2024. Zaid, an innovative Read more…
Introduction and latest tax developments in KSA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the latest tax developments in the country on Tax Authority’s Amnesty Scheme. Re-launch of tax penalty amnesty scheme Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the re-launch of its fines and relief amnesty for all taxpayers subject to Read more…
