Alistair Paine

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Alistair Paine is Co-Founder and CEO of Peninsula, a UAE- and Saudi Arabia-based corporate services leader. He has more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals, businesses, and international families across the Middle East. Having lived in the region for over two decades, he specialises in company formation, business structuring, tax, accounting, residency, and banking matters. Known for his transparent and highly personalised advisory approach, Alistair works closely with clients navigating cross-border operations and long-term business establishment strategies across the Gulf region.

Opinion

Saudi Arabia is not on pause – neither should you be

When US and Israeli forces struck Iran on 28 February this year, the ripple effects across the Gulf were swift. And for business

by Alistair Paine
May 22, 2026