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  • Practical Guidance Spotlight

    19 Apr 2024

    Fast, easy, trusted. It's smart guidance for the real lawyer. *Available on Lexis® Middle East in the Practical Guidance section.

    Updated Practice Note on Transfer Pricing in Saudi Arabia, authored by Zain Satardien, Global Trade and Tax Law Leader at Hourani & Partners in Dubai, UAE.

  • New Legislative Insight on Bahrain Electronic Communications and Transactions Law

    18 Apr 2024

    New Legislative Insight on Bahrain Electronic Communications and Transactions Law, authored by Manar Saleh, Manager and Legal & Board Secretary at Benefit Company B.S.C (Closed) in Bahrain.

  • New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia

    16 Apr 2024

    New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Recruitment and Follow-up Criteria, AML/CFT: Independent Audit Function and AML/CFT: Monitoring of Transactions and Activities in Saudi Arabia, authored by Basem A. AlMaghthawi, Managing Partner at AlMaghthawi & Partners and Huda Abudagga, Junior Legal Consultant at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, KSA.

  • New Legislative Insight on Bahrain Environmental Law

    12 Apr 2024

    New Legislative Insight on Bahrain Environmental Law, authored by Reem Benshams, Junior Associate at Zu’bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants in Bahrain.

  • New Practice Note on Appointment, Retirement, Resignation, and Removal of a Director in Bahrain

    9 Apr 2024

    New Practice Note on Appointment, Retirement, Resignation, and Removal of a Director in Bahrain, authored by Sama Ghareeb, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.

  • Updated Practice Note on Corporate Taxes and VAT and Financial Services in Saudi Arabia

    8 Apr 2024

    Updated Practice Note on Corporate Taxes and VAT and Financial Services in Saudi Arabia, authored by Akram Ragaa Mostafa, Managing Partner, MENA Tax Leader at EDAT Consulting in Dubai, UAE

  • Updated Practice Notes on Foreigners Purchasing Real Estate and Tenant Eviction: Requirements and Procedure in Qatar

    5 Apr 2024

    Updated Practice Notes on Foreigners Purchasing Real Estate and Tenant Eviction: Requirements and Procedure in Qatar, authored by Elena Suraeva, Senior Associate at DWF LLP and Carmen Marquez Luzardo, Associate at DWF LLP in Doha, Qatar.

  • Updated Practice Note on Working Visas in UAE

    3 Apr 2024

    Updated Practice Note on Working Visas in UAE, authored by Shiraz Sethi, Regional Head of Employment at Dentons and Ali Al Assaad, Legal Manager at Dentons in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Practice Notes on Director Duties and Disclosure of Directors' Interests in Shares in UAE

    1 Apr 2024

    Updated Practice Notes on Director Duties and Disclosure of Directors' Interests in Shares in UAE, authored by Rima Mrad, Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.

  • New Practice Note on Anti-Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia

    28 Mar 2024

    New Practice Note on AML/CFT: Enhanced Customer Due Diligence in Saudi Arabia, authored by Basem A. AlMaghthawi, Managing Partner at AlMaghthawi & Partners and Huda Abudagga, Junior Legal Consultant at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  • Updated Practice Notes on Cyber Security and Data Protection in Kuwait

    26 Mar 2024

    Updated Practice Notes on Cyber Security and Data Protection, Cybercrimes – Regulatory Framework and Corporate and Directors Liability and Open Data, Data Collection and Privacy in Kuwait, authored by Bader Al-Qellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwai

  • New Practice Note on Data Discovery in Saudi Arabia

    22 Mar 2024

    New Practice Note on Data Discovery in Saudi Arabia, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.

  • Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Combating Dumping and Countervailing & Preventive Measures

    20 Mar 2024

    Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Combating Dumping and Countervailing & Preventive Measures, authored by Dr. Laura Voda, Partner at Fichte & Co, Gabriel Oprea, Senior Associate at Fichte & Co and Maquelin Pereira, Junior Associate at Fichte & Co in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Legislative Insight on Kuwait Electronic Transactions Law

    18 Mar 2024

    Updated Legislative Insight on Kuwait Electronic Transactions Law, authored by Bader Al-Qellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.

  • New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia

    15 Mar 2024

    New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Non-Profit Organisations and AML/CFT: Financial Institutions and Activities in Saudi Arabia, authored by Basem A. AlMaghthawi, Managing Partner at AlMaghthawi & Partners and Huda Abudagga, Junior Legal Consultant at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, KSA

  • New Practice Note on Compliance and Accountability of Auditors in Bahrain

    14 Mar 2024

    New Practice Note on Compliance and Accountability of Auditors in Bahrain, authored by Reem Benshams, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.

Spotlights

  • March/April 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!

    21 Mar 2024

    In this edition, Madawi Mohammed Alfawzan of MOHAMMED ALAQEEL& Co Law Firm explains how recently issued implementing regulations and guidelines are helping to create a better path to privatisation. In addition, Robin Singh, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Privacy in the Legal Affairs Department at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) explains what it is like working in unchartered waters as technology plays a greater role in healthcare​.

    All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMELALERT/LMELA_March24/.

  • March 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!

    13 Mar 2024

    In this edition, Yulia Kasiyanova of SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants explains how a landmark piece of legislation has brought in new rights for employees in the UAE facing mental health issues and new obligations for their employers. In addition, we speak to Dr Christel Marshall of Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants on how her work on team development, diversity, inclusion and culture are key elements in her role as Chief Strategy Officer.

    All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMEHRALERT/March2024.

  • Women's Edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Managing Partner Report Out Now!

    8 Mar 2024

    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/.

  • Spring edition of Lexis Middle Tax Gulf Out Now!

    4 Mar 2024

    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/fb/MENA/LMEGULFTAX/LMEGT_Spring2024.

  • Lexis Middle East Law Alert UAE Managing Partner Report Out Now!

    21 Feb 2024

    The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has partnered with LexisNexis Middle East on the research and publication of the annual survey of UAE Managing Partner's experiences in the last year and their plans for the following year, since the very first edition of this publication.

    All of these can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMELALERT/UAEMangPartReport.

  • QICDRC Case Digest Out Now!

    19 Feb 2024

    We’re thrilled to announce the latest edition of QICDRC Case Digest! Brought to you by the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre in association with LexisNexis, this Digest features QICDRC cases that have been selected from those issued between July and December 2023.

    All of these can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/QICDRC/QICDRC_CaseDigest.01.2024/.

  • Landmark Arbitration Cases: Dubai Courts

    3 Aug 2023

    Features DCC Arbitration Cases: DCC 1016/2020, DCC 372/2019, DCC 205/2019, DCC 1270/2020, DCC 290/2021, DCC 36/2020, DCC 198/2020, DCC 225/2019, DCC 284/2020, DCC 403/2020, DCC 121/2020, DCC 476/2020, DCC 567/2020, DCC 503/2019, DCC 665/2020, DCC 990/2019, DCC 242/2019.

    All of these can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/LandmarkArbitrationCases19.21.

  • Meet the Dazzling Winners of the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC

    3 Mar 2023

    Get ready to meet the inspiring and trailblazing winners of the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC! The wait is finally over, and we are thrilled to announce the deserving winners of these highly anticipated awards.

    With over 195 impressive entries across 17 categories, these women in the GCC legal industry have truly raised the bar. We want to give a huge round of applause to all the participants who have made this event a true success from the start.

    The winners were announced at a glamorous gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the iconic Ritz-Carton in JBR, Dubai, UAE, on 2 March 2023.

    We couldn't have made this possible without the support of Yungo Legal Consultants (Drinks Reception Sponsor), DLA Piper (Bronze Sponsor), Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (Award Sponsor) and Grant Thornton (Audit Partner).

    You can check out the winners by clicking here: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/2023/03/03/meet-the-dazzling-winners-of-the-2023-lexisnexis-women-in-law-awards-in-the-gcc/

    We're already looking forward to the next edition in 2024 and can't wait to see what's in store for the future of women in law in the GCC!