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Practical Steps To Successful Company Registration In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic reforms have transformed the country into an attractive destination for foreign investment.

Saudi Arabia Commercial

AHYSP

Gun Jumping In M&A: A Cautionary Tale For Saudi And UAE Transactions

In the dynamic M&A landscape of the GCC, competition authorities are becoming increasingly assertive in enforcing pre-merger notification and standstill obligations.

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Effective Management & Control Of A UAE Company

The UAE fully complies with international tax laws and regulations and off course with the notion of management and control in order to determine whether a legal person / company should be subject to local UAE tax.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Navigating Legal Jurisdiction In UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape

In the United Arab Emirates, the legal framework governing contractual relationships between private parties is primarily set out in Federal Law No. 11 of 1992 on the Civil Procedures Code...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Legal Article: Law No. 7 Of 2025 On The Regulation Of Contracting Activities In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Iraq's New E-Commerce Regulation

Iraq Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

KDIPA, The Past And The Future

Kuwait Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Variable Capital Company Regulations – Consultation

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

When Is A Claim For The Value Of A Cheque Not Heard?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Legal Due Diligence – Not Just A Box-Ticking Exercise

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Egypt Commercial

BO

Badran Law Office

Building Resilience

Saudi Arabia Commercial

KPMG

The End Of 2-Year Suspension Period For Termination Of Registered Commercial Agencies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Critical Role Of Corporate Governance In Business Sustainability

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ML

MIO Law Firm

Everything You Should Know About Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Under The COMPASS Framework

United Arab Emirates Employment

IM

IMC Group

What Is The Electronic Insurance Policy And Why You Need It? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Insurance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Time To Claim Your Debt: Legal Procedures And Case Filing (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Gun Jumping In M&A: A Cautionary Tale For Saudi And UAE Transactions

In the dynamic M&A landscape of the GCC, competition authorities are becoming increasingly assertive in enforcing pre-merger notification and standstill obligations.

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Variable Capital Company Regulations – Consultation

The DIFC Authority has announced the public consultation of their Variable Capital Company Regulations ("Draft VCC Regulations").

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Data Protection And Competition Regulations In Egypt

Egypt Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Inter-agency Cooperation Among MENA Competition Authorities

Worldwide Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Bahrain Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Legal Due Diligence – Not Just A Box-Ticking Exercise

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

A Comprehensive Guide To Choose The Right Entity Structure For Global Growth

Worldwide Commercial

IM

IMC Group

Here's What Businesses Should Know About The Future Of Due Diligence Finance

Worldwide Finance

IM

IMC Group

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Franchising

Contract Lawyer In Saudi Arabia

The contracts constitute the backbone for any strong business relationship. Whereas the business and regulatory entities witness a rapid transformation in KSA under Vision 2030...

Saudi Arabia Law Performance

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Foreign Investment

In general, foreigners may have 100% ownership of locally established businesses in Saudi Arabia. According to Foreign Investment Law, foreign companies who wish to invest in Saudi Arabia are subject to special rules and requirements.

Saudi Arabia Government

ER

Eyad Reda Law Firm LLP

As a key commercial hub in the Middle East region, and benefitting from continued economic growth, population expansion, and as a tourist destination for visitors from around the world...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HP

Hadef & Partners

International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Franchise 2025

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Franchising Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Commercial

BB

Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP

Franchising Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BB

Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP

الامتياز في مصر: المجال القانوني للعلامات التجارية العالمية

Egypt Commercial

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

الامتياز في مصر: المجال القانوني للعلامات التجارية العالمية

Egypt Commercial

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Franchising In Egypt: Navigating The Legal Terrain For International Brands

Egypt Commercial

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Contracts and Commercial Law

Dubai's New Law To Regulate Construction Activities And Encourage Investment

Dubai has just issued a new law regulating construction activities in the Emirate, Law No. (7) of 2025 (the Law).

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AO

A&O Shearman

Effective Management & Control Of A UAE Company

The UAE fully complies with international tax laws and regulations and off course with the notion of management and control in order to determine whether a legal person / company should be subject to local UAE tax.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Suspension And Termination Under FIDIC Red Book (First Edition, 1999)

Our Associate Budoor Alhalwachi examines contractor remedies under the FIDIC Red Book for delayed payments, alongside relevant protections under Bahraini law.

Bahrain Real Estate

R+

Raees + Co

Navigating Legal Jurisdiction In UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Legal Article: Law No. 7 Of 2025 On The Regulation Of Contracting Activities In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Waiting For Payment: Qatar's Pay-When-Paid Debate

Worldwide Real Estate

Sharq Law Firm

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Iraq's New E-Commerce Regulation

Iraq Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Risky Business - A New Take On Allocating Risk In Construction Contracts

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Directors and Officers

How To Set Up A Company In Saudi Arabia? Choose The Best Type Of Company To Start Your Business In Saudi Arabia Now

How to Set up a Company in Saudi Arabia? Choose the best type of company to start your business in Saudi Arabia now...

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

New Companies Law Regulations In Saudi Arabia

In 2025, Saudi Arabia is undertaking substantial reforms to its commercial laws, with a primary focus on company formation, operational procedures, and corporate governance.

Saudi Arabia Commercial

AHYSP

How To Register A Company In Saudi Arabia In Detail?

Starting a business in Saudi Arabia offers promising prospects for entrepreneurs and investors. Nevertheless, just like every other country, there is a set of procedures to be undertaken...

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Opening Up Omani Closed Joint Stock Companies

Oman Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Associations That Shelter Children, The Elderly, And Patients With Chronic Diseases

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

The Financial Regulatory Authority Issues The Incorporation And Licensing Requirements And Procedures For Insurance And Re-Insurance Companies

Egypt Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

جمعيات إيواء الأطفال والمسنين والمرضي بأمراض مزمنة

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Rehabilitation Process Under DIFC Insolvency Law

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

HA

HAS Law Firm

دعم وتمويل المشروعات الصغيرة والمتوسطة ومتناهية الصغر: خطوة نحو المستقبل

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Latest Videos

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Business Setup In Dubai: A Presentation Of Dr. Hassan Elhais (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

UAE & Saudi Arabia Play A Pioneering Regional Role In ESG Adoption (Video)

BA

BSA Law

Webinar – Business Forum – Dubai Advantage (Video)

TS

The Sovereign Group

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