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With a population of nearly 100m, Egypt is the third most populous country in Africa and has long been a key influencer in the Arab world, particularly in terms of its cultural output and political thought. In comparison to the years before 2011, Egypt’s post-revolutionary period has been defined by political upheaval and dynamism. The country has adopted a new constitution, moved to a...

Dubai is home to a domestic stock exchange, an international market with one of the largest concentration of sukuk (Islamic bonds) in the world, as well as equity futures and three derivatives platform operators: the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, Dubai Mercantile Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai. The emirate continues to attract major international sukuk listings and all of its exchanges are...

The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Oman, as well as contacts for important for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular travellers.

This chapter contains an outline of the legal framework within which local and international firms operate in Oman, including a look at the work being done to improve it and a summary of the regulations governing key economic sectors. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Ben Ewing, Partner, CMS.

This chapter contains an outline of the tax framework within which local and international firms operate within Oman, including a look at the various models of business open to foreign investors and a breakdown of the new rules set out for Islamic financial transactions. This chapter contains an interview with Omar Al Sharif, Country Senior Partner Oman, PwC.