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

In a landmark development, Saudi Arabia has enacted a comprehensive real estate ownership law granting unprecedented rights to foreign investors.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

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

Saudi Arabia's economic diversification under Vision 2030 has opened new avenues for foreign investment, with the Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) emerging as a pivotal vehicle for international investors.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Vision 2030: High-Growth Investment Opportunities In 2025

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has transformed the Kingdom into a global investment hub. By 2025, foreign investment surged to SAR 3 trillion—a 16 % increase, highlighting the growing confidence in its diversified...

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

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

Saudi Arabia Enacts New Real Estate Foreign Ownership Law: A Calibrated Opening For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Property Law: Key Conditions For Buying Property In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Smell And Sound: Non-Conventional Trade Marks

United Arab Emirates IP

HP

Hadef & Partners

Interest On Borrowed Money: Understanding The Legal Consequences Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE IP Initiatives

United Arab Emirates IP

HP

Hadef & Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

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

In a landmark development, Saudi Arabia has enacted a comprehensive real estate ownership law granting unprecedented rights to foreign investors.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

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

Saudi Arabia's economic diversification under Vision 2030 has opened new avenues for foreign investment, with the Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) emerging as a pivotal vehicle for international investors.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Vision 2030: High-Growth Investment Opportunities In 2025

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has transformed the Kingdom into a global investment hub. By 2025, foreign investment surged to SAR 3 trillion—a 16 % increase, highlighting the growing confidence in its diversified...

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Legal Disadvantages Of Doing Business In Saudi Arabia For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Translation Of Law No. 194 Of 2020

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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

Saudi Arabia Enacts New Real Estate Foreign Ownership Law: A Calibrated Opening For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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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

LY

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

BL

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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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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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering (Video)

Learn More About the Regulations on virtual assets to counter proliferation financing and prevent money laundering.

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

In this video, we explore the UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018, a key piece of legislation designed to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the funding of unlawful organisations...

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

In a significant development aligning with Federal Decree-Law No.20/2018 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of Unlawful Organizations, the CBUAE has taken action against a notable breach of AML and CFT regulations.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding AML Obligations And Risk Indicators For Real Estate Companies In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

President Trump Issues Executive Order Lifting Longstanding Sanctions On Syria

Syrian Arab Republic International

KM

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

The Israel-Iran Conflict: Global And Regional Ramifications

Worldwide Government

SJ

Steptoe LLP

What Are The New Laws For Carrying Sharp Tools In The Country (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

U.S. Departments Of State And Treasury Issue Immediate Sanctions Relief For Syria

Worldwide International

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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