Middle East: Consumer Protection

Egypt's private education sector operates under a comprehensive legal framework that governs licensing, curriculum approval, fee structures, and quality assurance. From obtaining initial approvals to maintaining compliance with staffing ratios and accreditation standards, private schools must navigate strict regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Education and related authorities.

A negative review in the UAE can amount to defamation if the wording is capable of damaging the reputation of a person or establishment.

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.

Egypt's private education sector operates under a comprehensive legal framework that governs licensing, curriculum approval, fee structures, and quality assurance. From obtaining initial approvals to maintaining compliance with staffing ratios and accreditation standards, private schools must navigate strict regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Education and related authorities.

Egypt's private education sector operates under a comprehensive legal framework that governs licensing, curriculum approval, fee structures, and quality assurance.

This court analysis examines a Dubai family judgment in which the court ordered a broad financial support package covering spousal maintenance, housing, child maintenance, school fees...

The ECOWAS consumer protection framework is entering a decisive phase of institutional maturation: the cross-border consumer protection regulation endorsed at the fifth ECOWAS Ministerial Meeting...

The UAE Cabinet has issued comprehensive new regulations establishing detailed procedures for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting commercial fraud violations. These regulations introduce mandatory product recall requirements, enhanced coordination between federal and local authorities, and structured administrative settlement mechanisms that significantly impact businesses operating throughout the UAE supply chain.

The UAE's FMCG sector faces mounting pressure as regional disruptions reshape supply chains, distribution networks, and pricing structures. While operations continue, businesses must navigate complex contractual...