Middle East: Immigration

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Programmes offer long-term or permanent residence to investors, professionals, and exceptional individuals without the need for local sponsorship...

As part of a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be permitted to own property in several areas within major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, with special conditions imposed for Makkah and Madinah.

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a premier hub for superyacht activity.

Recruitment in the UAE is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework covering hiring practices, candidate selection, and employer obligations. This detailed analysis examines the principles of good faith recruitment, non-discrimination requirements, prohibition of forced labour, and the strict allocation of recruitment costs to employers, while exploring practical compliance challenges and risk points throughout the hiring process.

Most companies building their headcount plans in the UAE in 2026 are still working off assumptions they had from 2023. Now, that gap is showing up at an alarming rate.

Generally, the UAE is a safe place to reside, work, or visit; however, foreigners may experience anxiety when they are accused of committing a crime or encounter legal obstacles.

The Translation of Law No. 82 of 2016 provides an English translation of Egypt’s law on combating illegal migration and migrant smuggling. Law No. 82 of 2016 was enacted to establish a comprehensive legal framework for combating illegal migration, criminalizing migrant-smuggling activities, protecting smuggled migrants, and strengthening national and international cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime related to migration.

A Dubai Court of Cassation ruling establishes that fathers must provide health insurance, residency sponsorship, and maintenance based on UAE living costs for children residing in Dubai, regardless of the mother's marital status or previous residence abroad. The landmark decision clarifies that a child's right to dignified living cannot be compromised by parental disputes or claims of maternal disobedience.

In the UAE, relocating minors across borders is not seen as a routine choice for parents. It is a legal issue that involves custody rights, parental authority, and judicial oversight.