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The Judiciary in Kenya is metamorphosising. The rapid response to the implementation of the Constitution has brought about structural and policy changes in the administration of justice.
On 12 October 2012, the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources promulgated The Mining Regulations, 2012 under the Mining Act which essentially sought to introduce mandatory equity participation of Kenyan citizens in the mining sector.
It is a fact of life that death is inevitable so we might as well actively plan for it by writing a Will.
Our African offices report recent signs that two projects with an uncertain history might at last be gathering momentum.
Aviva Corporation Ltd (ASX: AVA, BSE: AVIVA) ("Aviva" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received Kenyan Competition Authority ("KCA") approval for the sale of Aviva Mining Kenya Limited ("AMK") to African Barrick Gold plc ("ABG").
Saudi Arabia has completed the process for acceding to the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and the treaty will come into force with respect to Saudi Arabia on 3 August 2013.
The Ministry of Labour in Saudi Arabia is currently targeting expatriates in Saudi Arabia that are working for businesses other than their visa sponsors.
In 1931 King Abdulazziz al-Saud, the founder of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, appointed a geologist to investigate the possible existence of oil and minerals in national territory.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now soliciting comments on its recently unveiled draft plan to tap the sun and other renewables as major domestic energy sources.
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has issued the outsourcing regulation for insurance and reinsurance companies and insurance services providers operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Women Corporate Directors held a breakfast seminar to discuss Management Liability and the consequent protection mechanisms available to directors and officers.
The mining sector is a powerful enabler for sustainable development and has the potential to improve the performance of the local economy.
India has become one of the leading investors on the African continent, with investments in joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries touching the US$33 billion mark.
Research has shown in excess of 80% of serious frauds committed against an organisation are perpetrated by an employee, either alone or in collusion with other employees.
In the mining industry, where huge capital is required to develop projects and construct mines, the ability of the listed company to raise funds on the stock exchange is crucial.
In the mining industry, where huge capital is required to develop projects and construct mines, the ability of the listed company to raise funds on the stock exchange is crucial.
A revised draft of Tanzania's Natural Gas Policy has been tabled before Members of Parliament by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.
February passed with no further formal communication from MEM or TPDC on the status of the Natural Gas Policy though TPDC and the Minister of Energy and Minerals have made informal pronouncements suggesting that progress has been made.
While a stable government, substantial mineral
resources, tourism and agriculture have all played a part in making Tanzania one of
Africa’s fastest-growing economies, with current annual GDP growth in the region of
7%, it is the energy sector that is expected to grab the headlines.
A discussion on Tanzania’s draft Natural Gas Policy.
Tanzania's Ministry of Energy and Minerals released the first draft of the country's Natural Gas Policy to the general public and announced the start of a 21 day consultation period on the document.
The growth of international businesses in Dubai has made it a major commercial hub for global institutions and companies.
In order perform as a trader of commodities in the UAE the company needs to carry out the necessary procedures to obtain a membership from the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange.
Matters of inheritance in Dubai continue to be governed by the 1985 Civil Code and the 2005 Personal Affairs Law.
Throughout March and April 2013, the KSA Ministry of Labour launched a series of surprise labour inspections designed to root out unlawful working in the Kingdom.
As the fifth anniversary of the onset of the financial crisis approaches, engineers, architects and other consultants to the construction industry should be aware of the potential risk that this unhappy anniversary presents to any remaining fee claims.
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From a tax perspective, it must be said that the number of proposed changes to the various fiscal Acts are considerably fewer than in prior years.
On July 26, 2012, the King of Bahrain issued new labour Law No. 36 of 2012. The New Law repeals and replaces the old labour law (No. 23 of 1976).
Under the 1973 Companies Act non-subscribers could either be elected to the board of directors or appointed by the board in order to fill a casual vacancy.
Employment relationships in the United Arab Emirates are governed by Federal Law No.8 of 1980 Regulating Labour Relations as amended by Federal Laws No.24 of 1981, No.15 of 1985 and No.12 of 1986 (the Labour Law).
It is mandatory for an expatriate employee to sign a labour contract in the format stipulated by the Ministry of Labour prior to commencing employment.
A discussion on the restrictions to the capital gains exemption which normally applies to individuals selling their home.
One of the most debated issues in an employment agreement is the legality of restrictive covenant provisions, such as a non-compete clause which prevents employees from working for a competitor upon termination of their employment agreement.
The Ministry of Labour in Saudi Arabia is currently targeting expatriates in Saudi Arabia that are working for businesses other than their visa sponsors.
As the name implies, end of service gratuity is an amount of money that every employee is entitled to receive, and every employer is liable to pay, upon termination of an employment relationship in the UAE, provided that the employee meets the conditions set out in the Labour Law (UAE Federal Law No.8 of 1980).
The following essay discusses briefly the important aspects of Labour Law in the UAE.
