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Ambassador Barbara Leaf Talks Syrian Leadership Changes With Al Arabiya

Senior International Policy Advisor and former U.S. Ambassador Barbara Leaf recently spoke to Al Arabiya in a televised segment about regime changes in Syria and the international community's role...

Syrian Arab Republic Government

AP

Arnold & Porter

Translation Of Law No. 72 Of 2017

Law No. 72 of 2017, also known as the Investment Law, marks a pivotal step in Egypt's ongoing efforts to modernize its economic and legal environment.

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

European Commission Removes Gibraltar And The UAE From 'High-risk' List

The European Parliament approved, on 9 July, a proposal by the European Commission to remove both Gibraltar and the United Arab Emirates from its list of high‑risk jurisdictions regarded as having strategic deficiencies in their national anti‑money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regimes.

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

MISA License Explained For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia has become one of the most attractive destinations for international businesses, thanks to Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Qatar Launches Digital Platform To Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Saudi Arabia Approves Historic Real Estate Ownership Law Expanding Rights For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise In Saudi Arabia Expands Opportunities For International Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Vision 2030: High-Growth Investment Opportunities In 2025

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Legal Disadvantages Of Doing Business In Saudi Arabia For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

How To Set Up An LLC Business In Saudi Arabia: Key Requirements, Costs, And Advantages For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Arabia Opens Door To Foreign Property Ownership: A Transformational Shift

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Opening A Business In Saudi Arabia Through Local Sponsorship

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Competition Law In The UAE | Business Competition Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Human Trafficking Laws In The UAE | Legal Overview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Traffic Rules And Fines In UAE | Driving Rules In Dubai | Professional Lawyer (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Intellectual Property Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates IP

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Human Rights

Victims' Rights In UAE Domestic Violence Cases (Video)

What rights do domestic violence victims have under UAE law? In this video, we explore legal protections, reporting procedures, and victim support in the UAE. Learn how UAE law safeguards survivors...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Changes In Criminal And Civil Laws Boost UAE's Ambitious Vision (Video)

The UAE government recently introduced sweeping changes to the civil and criminal laws governing various matters such as consumption of alcohol, consensual sex, cohabitation, inheritance, among other changes.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

ICSID Tribunal Confirms Denial Of Justice And Due Process Violations In Bachar Kiwan v. Kuwait

On 10 March 2025, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") issued its Final Award in the arbitration between French-Syrian media entrepreneur Bachar Kiwan and the State of Kuwait.

Kuwait Litigation

Aceris Law

Know The Law: Punishments And Fines For Child Negligence In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Expands Legal Grounds For Abortion With New Resolution

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

UAE Liberalizes Abortion Laws: Key Changes And New Permissible Cases

United Arab Emirates Government

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LYLaw

High Court Sets Date For Hearing Of Israel Weapons Judicial Review And Grants Permission For Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch And Oxfam To Intervene

Worldwide Government

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Bindmans LLP

Climate Complaints And Human Rights Mechanisms – The Importance Of Due Diligence

United Arab Emirates Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

All You Need To Know About The Fines For Coddling Delinquent Minors In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Ambassador Barbara Leaf Talks Syrian Leadership Changes With Al Arabiya

Senior International Policy Advisor and former U.S. Ambassador Barbara Leaf recently spoke to Al Arabiya in a televised segment about regime changes in Syria and the international community's role...

Syrian Arab Republic Government

AP

Arnold & Porter

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents To The Police?

Parents are the foremost guardians in a child's life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children's needs.

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The UAE's New Abortion Law: A Comprehensive Overview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Adoption: Regulations, Procedures, And Eligibility (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Enforcement Of The Kuwaiti Antitrust And Merger Control Regime

Kuwait Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need To Know

Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

The growing digitization of commerce and government services in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has necessitated the development of robust legal frameworks to support electronic signatures and digital trust services.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

SignDesk

Qatar Launches Digital Platform To Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships

As part of Qatar's efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance regulatory frameworks, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI")...

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Saudi Vision 2030: High-Growth Investment Opportunities In 2025

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Navigating US Tariffs: Mitigating Legal Risks For UAE And KSA Construction Projects

Worldwide Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

District Cooling Projects – A Few Things To Know

Saudi Arabia Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

مقالة حول القانون رقم 17 لسنة 2024 بتعديل بعض أحكام قانون تنظيم المناقصات والمزايدات الصادر بالقانون رقم 24 لسنة 2015

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

Translation Of Law No. 194 Of 2020

This document presents the Translation of Law No. 194 of 2020, known as the Banking Law of Egypt.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Economic Impact Of Taxes On Edible Oils In Egypt

Edible oils in Egypt play a vital role in the daily diet, being essential for cooking and the production of various food products, making them indispensable.

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Understanding Insurance Coverage: Navigating Claims For Rain And Flood Damage In The UAE

What is the legal and legitimate way to have those affected by the rains and floods claim from their respective insurers?

United Arab Emirates Insurance

BA

BSA Law

أهم الحوافز الضريبية فى 2022

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Tax Incentives In 2022

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

تراجع سعر العملة المصرية مقابل الدولار

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

The Decline In The Price Of The Egyptian Currency Against The Dollar

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Trademark Registration In The United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Tips For Foreign Filers

United Arab Emirates IP

AV

Audiri Vox

SUUDİ ARABİSTAN KORONAVİRÜS VE AZALAN PETROL GELİRLERİ DOLAYISIYLA TASARRUF TEDBİRLERİ ALIYOR: KDV ÜÇ KATINA ÇIKARILACAK, ASGARİ GEÇİM İNDİRİMİ UYGULAMASI DURDURULACAK

Saudi Arabia Coronavirus

C

Centrum

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Latest Videos

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Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Growth Opportunities In Saudi Arabia (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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