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Dubai Customs Instalment Facilitation Deadline
Dubai Customs has introduced a temporary instalment facilitation for customs duties on import declarations, with a critical deadline of 30 September 2026 for eligible companies to submit applications. This measure reflects the government's commitment to supporting businesses in managing their financial obligations while maintaining compliance with customs regulations. Companies are strongly advised to act promptly, verify their eligibility, and ensure strict adherence to approved payment schedules to avoid
United Arab Emirates International
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ADG Legal
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Israel And Türkiye's Zero-Sum Strategic Visions For Syria
A recent Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase near Aleppo has exposed deepening tensions between Israel and Türkiye over Syria's future, placing the United States in an uncomfortable position between two key allies. The incident reveals competing visions for Syria's role in the region and raises questions about whether diplomatic mechanisms can prevent further escalation in a country that has become central to multiple pipeline projects and $56 billion in foreign investment.
Global International
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Steptoe LLP
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International Extradition Explained: UAE & Ireland (Video)
Dr. Hassan Elhais examines the legal framework governing international extradition between the UAE and Ireland, exploring how cross-border extradition requests are processed and the procedural complexities that arise when two jurisdictions seek to transfer individuals for prosecution or sentencing. The discussion addresses the bilateral considerations and legal standards that shape extradition outcomes.
United Arab Emirates International
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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New Executive Regulations Of The Importers’ Registry Law: Key Regulatory Developments
Egypt's Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade has issued new Executive Regulations governing the Importers' Registry, introducing significant changes to registration procedures, capital requirements, and compliance obligations. How will these modernized rules—including mandatory digital connectivity, enhanced reporting requirements, and streamlined processing timelines—impact companies engaged in import activities? The regulations also address previously unregulated areas such as one-person c
Egypt International
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Soliman Hashish & Partners
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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How Iran's Wartime Economy Works, And How Long It Can Last
As the US intensifies economic pressure on Iran through naval blockades and sanctions, Tehran's war-torn economy faces unprecedented challenges yet demonstrates surprising resilience. Through sophisticated sanctions evasion networks, alternative trade routes, and cryptocurrency transactions, Iran continues to function despite mounting isolation. The critical question remains: can Iran's hardened economic strategies outlast American political will to maintain broad Middle East disruption?
Iran Government
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Steptoe LLP
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Rising West Bank Tensions Draw Sharper International Pressure On Israel
Record settler violence in the West Bank has drawn unprecedented international sanctions from the UK, France, and nine EU states, while Israel's far-right coalition pushes settlement expansion ahead of October elections. With the Palestinian Authority weakened and the US notably restrained in its response, the escalating crisis threatens regional partnerships and marks a stark departure from the Oslo Accords signed thirty-three years ago this September.
Global Government
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Steptoe LLP
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International Trade & Investment

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Public Interest Considerations Under The EAC Merger Control
The 2025 East African Community Competition Act introduces expanded public interest considerations into merger control assessments, requiring the EAC Competition Authority to weigh factors beyond pure competition analysis. This development reflects broader African trends in regional competition regimes, raising questions about how public interest concerns interact with traditional antitrust evaluation and when they may override competition-focused findings.
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WIPO Announces Individual Fees For Saudi Arabia Under The Madrid Protocol
The World Intellectual Property Organization has announced the individual fees that will apply to international trademark registrations designating Saudi Arabia under the Madrid Protocol, effective 8 October 2026. The fee structure includes charges for international applications, collective marks, renewals, and grace period renewals, ranging from CHF 1,397 to CHF 1,719 per class.
Saudi Arabia IP
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United Trademark & Patent Services
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Dubai Customs Instalment Facilitation Deadline
Dubai Customs has introduced a temporary instalment facilitation for customs duties on import declarations, with a critical deadline of 30 September 2026 for eligible companies to submit applications. This measure reflects the government's commitment to supporting businesses in managing their financial obligations while maintaining compliance with customs regulations. Companies are strongly advised to act promptly, verify their eligibility, and ensure strict adherence to approved payment schedules to avoid
United Arab Emirates International
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ADG Legal
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International Courts & Tribunals

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Dubai Court Allows Fresh Divorce Claim Despite Overseas Ruling
Dubai's highest court has ruled that a wife may file a fresh divorce-for-harm case in the UAE even after an earlier claim abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove the harm continued or reoccurred. The landmark judgment clarifies that previous dismissals in foreign courts do not automatically bar new claims in Dubai when ongoing or renewed marital harm can be demonstrated with supporting evidence.
United Arab Emirates Family
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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