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Will AI replace lawyers in the UAE? See where AI helps with research, review and drafting, and why advocacy and legal judgment remain human.

Bahrain has significantly expanded its SME definition, increasing the medium enterprise threshold to 250 employees or BHD20 million in annual revenue. More businesses can now qualify for SME status, opening access to government support, preferential financing, procurement advantages and programmes designed to help companies grow and expand.

Hamad Abdallah examines a critical procedural gap in Saudi trademark practice where successful opposition outcomes before SAIP may not conclude disputes. The analysis reveals how judicial challenges can persist after registration, creating risks for trademark owners unaware of ongoing proceedings and outlining practical monitoring strategies to safeguard intellectual property rights.