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

Learn about the Federal Law No (5) of 1985 called the Civil Transactions Law, Contractual commitments in form and context shall be governed by the law of the State where the common residence of the contracting parties is located.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

District Cooling Projects – A Few Things To Know

District cooling projects are becoming increasingly prevalent across the Middle East (particularly in Saudi Arabia) as more and more large-scale commercial and residential developments ramp up...

Saudi Arabia Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Israel-Iran Conflict: Global And Regional Ramifications

One week has passed since the longstanding "shadow war" between Israel and Iran went abruptly hot. Israel is making the most of a moment when Iran is historically weak...

Worldwide Government

SJ

Steptoe LLP

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

The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban the carrying of sharp objects or tools.

United Arab Emirates Government

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

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

How To Start A Business In Saudi Arabia Step-by-Step

Egypt Government

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Business Establishment Lawyer In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Government

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Investment Opportunities In Oman

Oman Government

Bait Al Qanoon

Understanding The Role Of A Saudi Lawyer For Expats And Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Amendments To Qatar's Tenders And Auctions Law

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Set Up An LLC In Oman

Oman Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

Learn About One Of The Top Law Firms In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

DIFC Prescribed Company: Essential Guide For Investors And Advisors (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

Navigating Marriage Laws In Saudi Arabia For Foreigners

Saudi Arabia Family

AHYSP

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Money Laundering

VARA Rulebooks V2.0

Please note that the below is intended to be an illustrative commentary and not to constitute legal advice. The amendments to the VARA Rulebooks...

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Lebanon On The FATF Grey List: Navigating Investment Security In Challenging Times

For Lebanon, this grey-listing does not signal an immediate financial crisis, but it does call for a thoughtful, strategic response.

Lebanon Government

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Regulatory Compliance Of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC In A Cross-Chain World

Wallet tracking solutions monitor wallet activity across multiple blockchains, linking addresses to real-world entities and identifying suspicious patterns.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE & Singapore: Advancing AML/CFT Standards For Financial Integrity

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE's Enhanced AML And CTF Regime: A Journey From Grey List To Compliance

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

Regulating Financial Transfers For Advocacy Works

Oman Government

Bait Al Qanoon

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

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Trading Crypto In Dubai? What You Need To Know About The Latest Court Ruling

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

The Critical Role And Legal Necessity Of Compliance Officers In AML Frameworks In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

RAALC

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

The Israel-Iran Conflict: Global And Regional Ramifications

One week has passed since the longstanding "shadow war" between Israel and Iran went abruptly hot. Israel is making the most of a moment when Iran is historically weak...

Worldwide Government

SJ

Steptoe LLP

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

The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban the carrying of sharp objects or tools.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Departments of State ("State") and the Treasury ("Treasury") took actions that resulted in 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

A Comprehensive Guide To Managing Civil Society Organizations In Egypt Under Law No. 149 Of 2019

Egypt Government

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Regulating Financial Transfers For Advocacy Works

Oman Government

Bait Al Qanoon

Royal Decree 13/2024 – Awareness: State Of Emergency Law

Oman Government

Bait Al Qanoon

Israel And Hizballah Inching Closer To A Ceasefire Agreement

Israel Government

SJ

Steptoe LLP

The Evolution Of Modern Terrorism Threats (Podcast)

Israel Government

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WTW

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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

The UAE has recently implemented significant legal reforms regarding abortion, reproductive rights, and medical ethics, with the law of Federal Decree-Law No. 4/2016 on Medical Liability and its amendment with Federal Decree-Law No. 18/2023.

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

In his capacity as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA), His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains about electronic tagging for offenders in the UAE under Law No. 17 of 2018 that provides for an alternative to imprisonment in certain offences.

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

BF

BREMER LF WLL

A Navigation Of The Regulation Of Free Zone Entities Operating Within Dubai Mainland

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

A Comprehensive Guide To Managing Civil Society Organizations In Egypt Under Law No. 149 Of 2019

Egypt Government

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Obtaining UAE Nationality By Birth: Key Insights

United Arab Emirates Government

RP

Rubert & Partners

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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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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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