Navigating Entity Setup in UAE & Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Chinese Companies
November 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM GST

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Whether you're part of a Chinese business or support clients with their international expansion, join Fragomen for an exclusive webinar tailored for Chinese companies exploring operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Discover how to navigate local regulations, tap into cross-border trade opportunities, and make strategic decisions for successful market entry.
What You’ll Learn:
Saudi Arabia
- Key China–Saudi trade initiatives driving growth
- Legal entity options, licensing, and RHQ program
- Understanding Saudization and compliance essentials
UAE
- Insights on China–UAE economic ties
- Mainland vs. Freezone: Which is right for you?
- Top Freezones for Chinese businesses
- Onshore vs. offshore structures for investors
Talent Mobility: KSA vs. UAE
- Key differences in labor regulations between KSA and UAE
- Expat recruitment trends and talent availability
Why Attend?
Gain first-hand insights from mobility and business setup experts to strategically position your company in two of the region’s fastest-growing markets. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward Middle East expansion.
Speakers
Haider Hussain
Partner
Fragomen
Middle East & North Africa
Roy Ren
Senior Director
Fragomen
China
Ka Ying Leung
Assistant Corporate Service Manager
Fragomen
Saudi Arabia & UAE
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无论您是中国企业,还是为中国客户国际扩展提供支持的公司,欢迎参加由费戈曼举办的独家网络研讨会,专为计划在阿联酋和沙特阿拉伯开展业务的中国公司量身定制。
深入解析当地法规、跨境贸易机遇及关键战略决策,助力中国企业顺利进入中东市场。
主要议题:
沙特阿拉伯部分
- 推动中沙合作的重点贸易倡议
- 法人实体设立选项、许可流程及区域总部(RHQ)计划
- 沙特本地化政策(Saudization)及合规要点解析
阿联酋部分
- 中阿经济关系洞察
- 非自贸区vs 自贸区的比较:如何选择最适合您的模式?
- 中国企业首选的热门自贸区
- 投资者在岸与离岸架构的分析
人才流动:沙特 vs 阿联酋
- 两国劳动法规的主要差异
- 外籍人才招聘趋势与人才供给情况
为什么值得参加?
本次研讨会将由企业设立与人才流动领域的资深专家主讲,为您提供实用洞察与战略建议,助力企业在中东两大高速增长市场中抢占先机。立即报名,迈出拓展中东业务的第一步。欢迎转发此邀请,分享给有兴趣的朋友。
演讲嘉宾
Haider Hussain
合伙人
费戈曼
中东与北非地区
Roy Ren
高级总监
费戈曼
中国区
Ka Ying Leung
企业服务助理经理
费戈曼
沙特阿拉伯与阿联酋
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