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A "2026 Tax Survival Guide" for those living abroad. An accountant explains the revised CRS, CARF, and other regulations.
"There's no inheritance tax in Dubai," "It won't be detected unless you cash it out"—those who believe this are precisely the ones who should be aware of the 2026 reforms. A new tracking system for crypto assets, a 10-year inheritance tax imposed on both parents and children, and an exit tax that applies even to those who don't relocate—seven changes that overseas residents should be aware of. […]
[Special Feature] Dubai returns to normal, but tourists do not. An interview with major travel agency HIS.
Dubai is back. But the tourists haven't returned. Now that geopolitical tensions have subsided and the city has returned to normal, the tourism industry and the related food and beverage sector are the ones most deeply affected. What have those on the ground been thinking and doing during the six months leading up to the next high season? Travel […]
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How is Dubai's food supply chain affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? Summit representative interview <Editor's Column>
Approximately three months have passed since the situation in Iran escalated. While the Strait of Hormuz remains largely unchanged, logistics on the ground are already moving into a phase of "partial detours and partial resumption." We spoke with Shiro Okubo, representative of Summit Trading, the largest Japanese food wholesaler in the Middle East, about maritime transport…
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[Special Feature] Trends in Japanese Companies: Interview with Chamber of Commerce President Inagaki, and with Summit CEO Ohkubo on Trends in Abu Dhabi
A city where crisis has become peacetime. The current state of Japanese businesses in Dubai. Dubai, under the current situation in Iran, is in a strange dual structure. The city functions, Japanese ingredients are available in supermarkets, and Japanese businessmen are beginning to show signs of returning. But it's not enough to bring their families back. […]
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The Perspective of Those Remaining in Dubai: From the Front Lines of the DAFZ Under a Ceasefire <Editor's Column>
Mr. Horiguchi of Takara Belmont's Dubai representative office, located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), has remained in the UAE while many Japanese companies have temporarily evacuated following the military conflict that began in February 2026. April 15 […]
[Special Feature] A complete guide to Dubai's free zones. Free zone maps, advantages and disadvantages, etc.
There is no single correct answer when it comes to free zones. The optimal solution will vary depending on the industry, purpose, structure, and future development. In this special feature, we provide an overview with a free zone map, avoid pitfalls with expert Q&A, and finally introduce the major free zones. If you are unsure […]