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Translation Of Law No. 10 Of 2003

The Translation of Law No. 10 of 2003 presents the English version of the Telecommunications Regulation Law, a foundational legal text that governs all telecommunications activities within the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Egypt Media & IT

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Andersen in Egypt

Marketplace Liability In Egypt: Evolving Roles In The Digital Economy

The rise of e-commerce in Egypt, especially since COVID-19, has transformed the traditional concept of a marketplace into digital platforms.

Egypt Media & IT

Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners

Regulations For NTN Services

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission has issued a comprehensive framework to enable Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) services—advancing satellite...

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Regulation For Registration Of Telecommunication Space Stations (Public Consultation)

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has released the Second Version of the Regulation for Registration of Telecommunication Space Stations for public consultation (October 2025).

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Kuwait Considering A Comprehensive New Media Law

Kuwait Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Translation Of Law No. 8 Of 2022

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Licensing GPS And VSAT (Telecom) Devices In Iraq: CMC Procedures And Requirements

Iraq Media & IT

AL

ALSAIF Law Firm

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Commercial Gaming Opportunities In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Condo Hotels In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

DIFC And JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage

United Arab Emirates Finance

HA

HAS Law Firm

Setting Up A Virtual Asset Business In Dubai: Mainland vs. Free Zone Under VARA

United Arab Emirates Commercial

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

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Social Media

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

The UAE Media Law under Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 on the Regulation of Media ("UAE Media Law") lists out several dos and don'ts regarding the materials to be published by media entities.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Kuwait Considering A Comprehensive New Media Law

The Kuwait government is considering a draft of a comprehensive new Media Law which would introduce a wide-ranging framework for the licensing, operation and oversight of media and electronic publishing activities in Kuwait.

Kuwait Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Safeguarding Brands In Jordan's Social Media Marketplace: Legal Risks, Challenges, And Practical Solutions

Social media has changed the way businesses operate worldwide, and Jordan is no different. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat have become essential tools for small businesses...

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Qualification Of Defamation Under UAE Law: A Judicial Perspective

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AL

ADG Legal

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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IMC Group

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Sport

Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Over recent years the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) significantly increased its enforcement activities. This involved the CCC expanding its focus beyond merger control enforcement to actively...

Bahrain Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have expanded the Golden Visa program, now offering 10-year residency to yacht owners and skilled professionals, including nurses, content creators, gaming experts, and educators.

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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IMC Group

Dubai Launches The First International Sports And Entertainment Free Zone At One Central: A Legal And Investment Perspective

Dubai Launches the First International Sports and Entertainment Free Zone at One Central – A Legal and Investment Perspective

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Adds 'Sports And Entertainment' To Its Suite Of Free Zones

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TS

The Sovereign Group

Monthly Newsletter Issue 51| 2024

Saudi Arabia Litigation

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Harasani & Alkhamees Law Firm

Monthly Newsletter Issue 51| 2024 (Arabic)

Saudi Arabia Litigation

HA

Harasani & Alkhamees Law Firm

Betting On Change: The UAE Rolls On New Regulator For Gaming Licences

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Egyptian Sports Law For Minor Players

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

A Legal Overview Of Sports Law In Egypt

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Media & Entertainment Law

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

The UAE Media Law under Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 on the Regulation of Media ("UAE Media Law") lists out several dos and don'ts regarding the materials to be published by media entities.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Safeguarding Brands In Jordan's Social Media Marketplace: Legal Risks, Challenges, And Practical Solutions

Social media has changed the way businesses operate worldwide, and Jordan is no different. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat have become essential tools for small businesses...

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

Companies, or brands, that offer services to the general public, can often become the subject of negative reviews from their customers, if their service has not been up to the mark.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Bahrain Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Dubai Launches The First International Sports And Entertainment Free Zone At One Central: A Legal And Investment Perspective

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Adds 'Sports And Entertainment' To Its Suite Of Free Zones

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TS

The Sovereign Group

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Hotels & Hospitality

Translation Of Law No. 8 Of 2022

The Translation of Law No. 8 of 2022 plays a vital role in clarifying Egypt's modern framework for regulating the hospitality and tourism sector. This hotels law and tourism law establish the foundation for licensing, management, and supervision of establishments across the country...

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

We possess technical knowledge across various industries, enabling us to be aware of the specific details of disputes that arise in these specialized sectors.

Egypt Litigation

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Condo Hotels In The UAE

In the last couple of years, we have advised on a number of so-called "condo hotel" projects ("Condo Hotels") and, along with branded residences, there has been a notable recent increase in these type...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Tamimi & Company

Sector Foreword - Finally Growing Up (But Hopefully Not Too Much) - 2025 Outlook And Emerging Trends

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Update: Bahrain's Timeshare Law

Bahrain Media & IT

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Raees + Co

New Tourism Licensing Initiative Launched In Qatar

Qatar Media & IT

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Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Restrictions And Conditions For Establishing A Tourist Facility

Egypt Media & IT

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Youssry Saleh & Partners

Safety Regulations And Criteria For Swimming Pools & Water Parks In Egypt

Egypt Employment

YS

Youssry Saleh & Partners

UK Issues Call To Ease The Shortage Of Workers

United Arab Emirates Immigration

AR

Abdo Rafiq & Partners

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Latest Videos

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New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

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HKA

Influential Women In The Middle East: Inside The Hospitality Industry (Video)

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Clyde & Co

Accessibility Of Websites And Applications (Video)

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Barnea & Co

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