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Cabinet Decision No. 142/2024 on the Imposition of Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of this key UAE Cabinet Decision:
Cabinet Decision No. 142/2024 on the Imposition of Top-up Tax on Multinational Enterprises
Ministerial Decision No. 302/2024 on the Participation Exemption and Foreign Permanent Establishment Exemption for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
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Ministerial Decision No. 301/2024 on Tax Group for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
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Bahrain Law No. 1/2025 on the Regulation of Timesharing in Accommodation Units
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of this key Bahrain Law:
Bahrain Law No. 1/2025 on the Regulation of Timesharing in Accommodation Units
Qatar Decision No. 39/2024 on the Issuance of the Communications Consumer Protection Regulation
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of this key Qatar Decision:
Qatar Decision No. 39/2024 on the Issuance of the Communications Consumer Protection Regulation
Bahrain Decision No. 22/2025 on the Requirements for Building Facades Located on Main Streets and in Vital Areas or Areas of Urban Importance
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 2/2025 on the Promulgation of the Banking Law
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 2/2025 on the Promulgation of the Banking Law
Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 244/2024 on the Establishment and Regulation of Customs Departments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status Law
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of the UAE Personal Status Law:
Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status Law
Federal Decree No. 159/2024 on the State's Accession to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007
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Qatar Cabinet Decision No. 29/2024 on Determining the Fees for Lawsuits, Appeals, Requests, and Guarantees Before the Execution Court
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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Updated Practice Note on Termination of Employment Contracts in the UAE, DIFC and ADGM, authored by Rachel Mannam, Senior Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC and Zuhaib Habib, Paralegal at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC.
Updated Practice Note on Disclosure under KSA Law: Key Considerations for Risk Mitigation in Business in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on Disclosure under KSA Law: Key Considerations for Risk Mitigation in Business in Saudi Arabia, authored by Dani Rafic Itani, Counsel at Z&Co Law Firm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Questions and Answers on Environment in Kuwait
Updated Questions and Answers on Environment 2025 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq and Holdings and Dr. Rachelle Abou Daya, Doctor In Private Law and Senior Legal Associate at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the QFC
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the QFC 2025, authored by Ayesha Karim, Advocate and Legal Consultant and Umang Singh, Senior Associate at Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners.
Updated Questions and Answers on VAT in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on VAT 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Shiraz Khan, Head of Taxation at Al Tamimi & Co. in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in the ADGM
New Practice Notes on Data Subject Rights: Right to Access Personal Data, Data Subject Rights: Right to Object to the Processing of Personal Data and Data Breach: Notifying the Commissioner in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Questions and Answers on Franchising in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Franchising 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Wael M. Zaki, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Global HealthCare, Maat Innovatives (EMEA).
Updated Questions and Answers on Real Estate in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Real Estate 2025 in Oman, authored by Alessandra Zingales, Partner at MAR Law and Dunya Peiris, Associate at MAR Law in Muscat, Oman.
Updated Questions and Answers on Labour and Employment in Lebanon
Updated Questions and Answers on Labour and Employment 2025 in Lebanon, authored by Lea Ferzli, Senior Associate at Baroudi & Associates Law Firm.
New Practice Note on Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement: What to Include and Exclude in Qatar
New Practice Note on Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement: What to Include and Exclude in Qatar, authored by Nayla Younes, Senior Legal Counsel at AL Hail Law Firm.
Updated Questions and Answers on Anti-Corruption and King Abdullah Economic City Free Zone in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Anti-Corruption 2025 and King Abdullah Economic City Free Zone 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Jean Abboud, Head of Corporate Department at BSA Law and Jana Mrad, Senior Paralegal at BSA Law in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies 2025 in UAE, authored by Taha H. Tawawala, Partner at Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC-SO.
Updated Practice Note on Termination of Contracts in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Termination of Contracts in UAE, authored by Mohamed Maher Nour, Senior Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC.
Updated Questions and Answers on Construction and Anti-Corruption in Kuwait
Updated Questions and Answers on Construction 2025 and Anti-Corruption 2025 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
New Practice Note on Cross-Border Data Transfers for UAE Businesses
New Practice Note on Cross-Border Data Transfers for UAE Businesses, authored by Thea Touma, Trainee Lawyer at Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Intellectual Property and Project Finance in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Intellectual Property 2025 and Project Finance 2025 in Oman, authored by Ali Naveed Arshad, Partner at MAR Law, Shehreyar Khan, Senior Associate at MAR Law and Hamna Sajjad, Associate at MAR Law in Muscat, Oman.
Updated Questions and Answers on Mergers and Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Wael M. Zaki, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Global HealthCare, Maat Innovatives (EMEA).
Updated Practice Note on Disputes with Employees in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Disputes with Employees in UAE, authored by Mudather Al Khalil, Legal Researcher at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Starting Litigation in Civil Proceedings in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Starting Litigation in Civil Proceedings in UAE, authored by Wael Ibrahim, Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the ADGM
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the ADGM 2025, authored by Ayesha Karim, Advocate and Legal Consultant.
Updated Questions and Answers on Corporate Immigration in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Corporate Immigration 2025 in UAE, authored by Gordon Barr, Partner at Al Tamimi & Company and Roxanne Vesuvala, Paralegal at Al Tamimi & Company.
Updated Questions and Answers on Wills & Probate in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Wills & Probate 2025 in UAE, authored by Diana Hamade, Founder and Managing Partner at Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law and Meeral Mia Abu-Ltaif, Associate at Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on HR in the Fashion Industry in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on HR in the Fashion Industry in UAE, authored by Sarah Malik, CEO and International Disputes Counsel at SOL International Ltd and Lina Bukhari, Trainee Solicitor at SOL International Ltd.
Spotlights
January/February 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Rahat Dar of Afridi & Angell explains the impact the new Bankruptcy Law Implementing Regulations will have on the UAE insolvency regime. In addition, Mary Alkuwari, General Counsel & Board Secretary of Qatar’s Satellite Company Es’hailSat explains how awareness of international and regional regulations impact their innovative work.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Jan-Fev_2025.
January 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Sara Khoja, Ben Brown and Sarit Thomas of Clyde & Co explain how the changes to Article 54 and 60 of the UAE Labour Law brought in by Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2024 will have a significant impact. In addition, Vera Vadakkumpatt, HR Manager at Stephenson Harwood LLP, discusses her role in fostering employee wellbeing, diversity, and organisational growth.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_HR_ALERT/01-2025.
Winter edition of Lexis Middle East Gulf Tax Out Now!
We’re thrilled to announce the latest edition of Lexis® Middle East Gulf Tax, the very first of its kind in the GCC! Our complimentary magazine offers insightful updates on the latest tax and financial developments across the GCC region.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_GULFTAX/Dec_2024/.
The Digital Economy Supplement of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
Ahead of the much-anticipated Digital Ecosystem Conference, we’re excited to share a special supplement, now available on the conference website!
This supplement features insightful articles written by moderators and panelists who will be leading key discussions at the conference. It’s the perfect preview of the topics we’ll be diving into—from digital innovation to policy frameworks driving transformation in the MENA region.
Don’t miss the chance to get ahead on the conversations! Explore the supplement and register to join us at the conference here: www.dec24.qa
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Sup1-2024/.
UAE Ministry of Economy Podcast: Commercial Agencies in the UAE
The UAE Ministry of Economy has released a helpful podcast which provides an introduction to the UAE legal framework on commercial agencies.
Click here to view: https://youtu.be/5xYG8WPWD-U?si=S8cHD3JbKMMXgwve
Women's Edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Managing Partner Report Out Now!
In this edition, as the year of AI and automation entered public consciousness, women in Middle East Law firms discusses its impact to their clients and their plans for 2024.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMELALERT/ManagPartRepWomenEd24/.