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How To Set Up An LLC Business In Saudi Arabia: Key Requirements, Costs, And Advantages For Foreign Investors

Establishing an LLC business in Saudi Arabia opens attractive prospects for foreign investors as well as local entrepreneurs. Supporting Vision 2030, the Kingdom is progressively modernizing its economic environment...

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Arabia Opens Door To Foreign Property Ownership: A Transformational Shift

As part of a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be permitted to own property in several areas within major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, with special conditions imposed for Makkah and Madinah.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Opening A Business In Saudi Arabia Through Local Sponsorship

When establishing a business in Saudi Arabia under local sponsorship, they need to have a critical feel of the legal systems. Additionally, they must understand the regulatory process of the nation.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

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)

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

District Cooling Projects – A Few Things To Know

Saudi Arabia Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

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

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Marina El Hachem On Dubai Eye: Legal Risks Of AI In The Workplace (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

Legal Consultant In The UAE: Essential Support For Web3 And Digital Business Formation

United Arab Emirates Technology

Belisario Consulting & Legal

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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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Money Laundering

UAE Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Key Updates And Amendments (Video)

Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018 initially established the AML regime of the UAE. Still, the difficulty and nature of financial crime required the need for further enhancement in the form of Federal Decree-Law No. 26/2021.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

United Arab Emirates Accounting

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Bahrain Issues New Guiding Manual On Asset Recovery And Confiscation Enforcement

Bahrain Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

VARA Rulebooks V2.0

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

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

Lebanon Government

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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

In recent years, the UAE's real estate sector has come under heightened scrutiny from regulators seeking to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.

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

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

Egypt Government

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

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

How To Set Up An LLC Business In Saudi Arabia: Key Requirements, Costs, And Advantages For Foreign Investors

Establishing an LLC business in Saudi Arabia opens attractive prospects for foreign investors as well as local entrepreneurs. Supporting Vision 2030, the Kingdom is progressively modernizing its economic environment...

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

Saudi Arabia Opens Door To Foreign Property Ownership: A Transformational Shift

As part of a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be permitted to own property in several areas within major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, with special conditions imposed for Makkah and Madinah.

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

Navigating Saudi Arabia's Oil Sector In 2025: Legal Insights And Investment Pathways

Saudi Arabia Energy

AHYSP

Saudi Cabinet Approves New Law Expanding Foreign Ownership Rights In Real Estate

Saudi Arabia Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

KDIPA, The Past And The Future

Kuwait Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Growth Opportunities In Saudi Arabia (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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