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UAE Establishes National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing the National Media Authority (NMA) as a federal public entity affiliated with the UAE Cabinet.

United Arab Emirates Government

HA

HAS Law Firm

Amendment To Decision No. 40 Of 2021 – Further Liberalisation Of Foreign Ownership In Bahrain

Over the past several years, Bahrain has undertaken significant incremental reforms to open its economy to foreign investment.

Bahrain Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Money Laundering Offense Under The New Law: Criminal Model And Penalties

The Money Laundering offence is considered one of the most prominent while collar crimes that undermines the integrity of the financial system and impacts the reputation of the state and the stability of its economy.

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Welcome to the October edition of Law Update. This month, our sector focus turns to Africa and Asia—two regions that are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the global economy...

United Arab Emirates Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Global Measures To Combat Money Laundering

Kuwait Government

DA

Dar Almuhama

Not Knowing The Law: What Happens If You Don't Know The Law In Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

التعليق على تعديلات قانون العقوبات القطري بموجب القانون رقم 14 لسنة 2024

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Legal Framework Behind The Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Saudi Legislator Issues Investment Law Implementation Regulations. Still No Clarity On FDI Screening.

Saudi Arabia Government

BF

BREMER LF WLL

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Digital Economy In Saudi Arabia: Opportunities For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

New Commercial Companies Law Amendments Signal A New Phase Of Corporate Modernisation

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Avoiding Double Taxation In The UAE: Unilateral Relief And Treaty Based Relief Compared

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and 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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Money Laundering

The Money Laundering Offense Under The New Law: Criminal Model And Penalties

The Money Laundering offence is considered one of the most prominent while collar crimes that undermines the integrity of the financial system and impacts the reputation of the state and the stability of its economy.

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Global Measures To Combat Money Laundering

Money laundering crimes initially arise from generating illegal financial profits through arms trafficking, drug trafficking, smuggling, embezzlement, bribery, electronic fraud, and other legally criminalized financial gains

Kuwait Government

DA

Dar Almuhama

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

The UAE's second National Risk Assessment, published in April 2025, identifies virtual assets as a high-risk sector alongside banking, real estate, and precious metals.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Shifting Burdens And Accountability: The New UAE AML Law

Saudi Arabia Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Translation Of Law No. 80 Of 2002

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

European Commission Removes Gibraltar And The UAE From 'High-risk' List

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

استقدام العمالة الأجنبية في مصر 2025 دليل تصاريح العمل وتقنين الأوضاع

كيفية استقدام العمالة الأجنبية إلى مصر والحصول على تصاريح العمل والإقامة وفقا لاحدث &

Egypt Immigration

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Amendment To Decision No. 40 Of 2021 – Further Liberalisation Of Foreign Ownership In Bahrain

Over the past several years, Bahrain has undertaken significant incremental reforms to open its economy to foreign investment.

Bahrain Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Welcome to the October edition of Law Update. This month, our sector focus turns to Africa and Asia—two regions that are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the global economy...

United Arab Emirates Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC And ADGM Rules On Change Of Control In Financial Regulated Businesses

United Arab Emirates Finance

BF

BREMER LF WLL

إدارة ضريبة الاستقطاع للمستثمرين الأجانب

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Reverse Dumping And Egypt's Industrial Challenge

Egypt International

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

استقدام العمالة الأجنبية في مصر 2025: الشروط وتصاريح العمل والإقام

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Saudi Legislator Issues Investment Law Implementation Regulations. Still No Clarity On FDI Screening.

Saudi Arabia Government

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Digital Economy In Saudi Arabia: Opportunities For Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

UAE Establishes National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing the National Media Authority (NMA) as a federal public entity affiliated with the UAE Cabinet.

United Arab Emirates Government

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Commercial Agency: Terminating Legacy Arrangements

The UAE's commercial agency regime has gone through significant reform, including the Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies, effective 15 June 2023.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Not Knowing The Law: What Happens If You Don't Know The Law In Saudi Arabia?

Like everywhere else, Saudi Arabia runs based on its own laws. The Kingdom's laws are based on Islamic rules and touch almost every part of life—business, traffic, how you act in public, and what you do online.

Saudi Arabia Government

AHYSP

التعليق على تعديلات قانون العقوبات القطري بموجب القانون رقم 14 لسنة 2024

Qatar Government

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Legal Framework Behind The Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt Government

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Amendments To The Civil Human Resources Law Introduced To Boost Employee Performance And The Working Environment

Qatar Litigation

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Saudi Arabia's New Expropriation Law: Key Features And Implications

Saudi Arabia Government

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Ambassador Barbara Leaf Talks Syrian Leadership Changes With Al Arabiya

Syrian Arab Republic Government

AP

Arnold & Porter

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents To The Police?

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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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

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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