GCC finance, explained with sources.
Clear reporting and practical guidance covering banking, markets, taxation, policy and financial innovation across the six Gulf economies.
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Finance Calculators
GCC VAT Calculator
Add VAT to a net figure or strip it out of a gross one, at the correct standard rate.
Standard rates only. Confirm thresholds and exemptions with your tax authority.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate income tax on taxable profit, including the UAE small-profits band.
Headline rates. Free zone regimes and Zakat are handled separately.
End of Service Gratuity
Work out the statutory end-of-service payment from basic salary and length of service.
Statutory minimum. Your contract may provide more generous terms.
Personal Zakat Estimator
Estimate annual Zakat on qualifying cash, precious metals and business assets.
An estimate, not a religious ruling. Consult a qualified scholar or ZATCA.
Loan Repayment Calculator
Compare monthly repayments and total cost on a reducing balance against a flat rate.
Excludes fees, insurance and early settlement charges.
Mortgage Calculator
Work out monthly instalments on a Gulf home loan from price, deposit, rate and term.
Excludes registration fees, valuation and life cover. Lender criteria vary.
Savings Calculator
Project a deposit forward with regular contributions and compounding.
A projection, not a rate promise. Profit rates on Islamic deposits are indicative.
Currency Converter
Convert between Gulf currencies and the majors, with the dollar pegs applied.
Pegged rates are fixed; floating pairs are indicative. Banks apply their own spread.
How NexaGulf Reports
Official sources first
Every figure traces back to a central bank, regulator or government release — linked, not paraphrased from another outlet.
Country-specific context
A rule in Riyadh rarely applies in Manama. We report each of the six states on its own terms.
Clear publication dates
Every article shows when it was published and when it was last checked against the source.
No investment hype
We explain what changed and why it matters. We don't tell you what to buy.
Corrections, published openly
When we get something wrong, we say so, in public, on the article itself.
Time-sensitive detail, linked
Rates and thresholds change. We link the original issuer so you can check today's figure.