Middle East: Consumer Protection

Facing credit card or personal loan default in the UAE requires strategic action at every stage. Understanding your options for pre-litigation settlement, post-enforcement instalment plans, and formal insolvency proceedings can mean the difference between a manageable resolution and prolonged financial distress. This guide examines the legal framework, procedural requirements, and practical considerations that borrowers must navigate when dealing with debt enforcement in the UAE.

This translation of law No. 18 of 2020 provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing consumer finance activities in Egypt, as issued by the House of Representatives and promulgated by the President of the Republic. The law establishes the regulatory foundation for companies operating in the consumer finance sector, defining key concepts, scope of application, and the roles of supervisory authorities.

The UAE's food and beverage industry operates under a comprehensive legal framework spanning federal and emirate-level regulations.

The Translation of Law No. 139 of 1981 gives English-speaking lawyers, investors, schools and donors direct access to Egypt's core education statute.

Governed by a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, private schools whether national or international must operate under well-defined standards designed to ensure quality, accountability, and alignment with national educational objectives.

There are circumstances in which schools and their leaders may feel it is appropriate to communicate with staff...

On 4 March 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (Decision), establishing a regulatory framework for conducting commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical premises in Qatar.

The Israeli Ministry of Justice published a draft bill on January 27, 2026, titled the "Draft Bill on Application of Laws to a Foreign Business Directing Its Activities to Customers in Israel, 5786-2026" (the "Draft Bill").

Consumer protection has become one of the most important manifestations of the development of modern economic legislation, due to its essential role in achieving balance...