UsufructIn Arabic: حق الانتفاع

Definition

A right in rem that entitles the holder to use and exploit property owned by someone else for a set period, while bare ownership stays with the owner. In some GCC states it is used to let non-nationals benefit from property they are not permitted to own.

How it varies across the GCC

Used for foreign-ownership structures in places.

The rules that apply to a specific matter depend on the state, any free zone involved and the current text of the law, so check the official source before relying on them.