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Oman Sultani Decree No. 47/2024 Promulgating the Bank Deposit Protection Law
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 47/2024 Promulgating the Bank Deposit Protection Law
Oman Ministerial Decision No. 619/2024 on the Issuance of the Guiding Model for the Regulation of the Labour System in Private Sector Establishments
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 617/2024 on the Complaints and Grievances Regulation
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 617/2024 on the Complaints and Grievances Regulation
Oman Ministerial Decision No. 618/2024 on the Issuance of the Standard Form and Rules of the Penalties Regulation for the Private Sector Workers and the Conditions of Imposing Them
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Federal Decree-Law No. 15/2024 on the Collection of Federal Entities’ Debts
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Federal Decree-Law No. 15/2024 on the Collection of Federal Entities’ Debts
Dubai Law No. 14/2024 on the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
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Dubai Law No. 14/2024 on the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 72/2024 on the Establishment of the Public Prosecution in the Emirate of Sharjah
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Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024 on Limiting the Impact of Climate Change
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Federal Decree-Law No. 11/2024 on Limiting the Impact of Climate Change
Dubai Decision No. 3/2024 approving the Rules of Procedure of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 149/2024 on the Issuance of the Implementing Regulation of the Biometrics Law
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Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 271/1446 on the Approval of the Regulation for Temporary Work Visas and Temporary Work for Hajj and Umrah Services
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Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 34/46/1/1446 on the Approval of the Conditions and Procedures for Qualifying and Accrediting Training Centres and Testing Centres
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Qatar Cabinet Decision No. 16/2024 on the Principles, Controls and Procedures of Classification of Documents in Terms of Confidentiality as Well as the Rules of Access to Them
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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New Practice Notes on Amendments to the Labour Laws in Saudi Arabia and Economic Participation Program in Saudi Arabia, authored by Sabrina Zhou, Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm, Yefia Li, Trainee Lawyer at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm and Noor Ali, Trainee lawyer at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm in Saudi Arabia.
New Practice Note on VAT Recovery for the Automobile Industry under the UAE Business Visitor Refund Scheme in UAE
New Practice Note on VAT Recovery for the Automobile Industry under the UAE Business Visitor Refund Scheme in UAE, authored by Brian Conn, Consultant Partner, Tax Advisory Services at BDO Chartered Accountants & Advisors and Ashish Athavale, Partner, Tax Advisory Services at BDO Chartered Accountants & Advisors.
Updated Question and Answer on Labour and Employment in Kuwait
Updated Question and Answer on Labour and Employment 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Dr. Rachelle Abou Daya, Doctor In Private Law, Senior Legal Associate at Wefaq Law Firm and Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO, at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in DIFC
New Practice Notes on Secure Disposal and Deletion of Personal Data, Reporting of Inadvertently Obtained Personal Data and Data Breach: Commissioner Notification in Dubai International Financial Centre , authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Question and Answer on Agency in Oman
Updated Question and Answer on Agency 2024 in Oman, authored by Mansoor Jamal Malik, Founder & Managing Partner at Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co and Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, Legal Associate at Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co. in Oman.
Updated Practice Note on Inheritance Laws and Transfer of Ownership in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Inheritance Laws and Transfer of Ownership in UAE, authored by Cynthia Trench, Principal at Trench & Associates in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Amendment to Kuwait Companies Law: Enhancing Decision Making Flexibility in Kuwait
New Practice Note on Amendment to Kuwait Companies Law: Enhancing Decision Making Flexibility in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
New Practice Note on Specialised Regulations Applicable to Dispute Resolution in Sports in Qatar
New Practice Note on Specialised Regulations Applicable to Dispute Resolution in Sports in Qatar, authored by Nayla Younes, Senior Legal Counsel at AL Hail Law Firm in Qatar.
New Questions and Answers on Real Estate in Kuwait
New Questions and Answers on Real Estate 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
New Practice Note on Regulatory Framework for Anti-Doping in Sports in Qatar
New Practice Note on Regulatory Framework for Anti-Doping in Sports in Qatar, authored by Nayla Younes, Senior Legal Counsel at AL Hail Law Firm in Qatar and Dr Sayed A.Maged Quisay, Senior Legal Counsel.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in DIFC
New Practice Notes on Legitimate Interests of a Data Controller, Data Protection Principles: Storage Limitation and Information Provided to Data Subjects when Collecting their Personal Data in Dubai International Financial Centre , authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Questions and Answers on Pharma in Kuwait
New Questions and Answers on Pharma 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Practice Note on International Arbitration – Role of the Courts in Oman
Updated Practice Note on International Arbitration – Role of the Courts in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in DIFC
New Practice Notes on Data Protection Principles: Purpose Limitation, Ensuring Accuracy, Integrity and Security of Personal Data and Ensuring Lawfulness, Fairness and Transparency when Processing Personal Data in Dubai International Financial Centre , authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Practice Notes on Exclusive Distribution and Transferring Patent Rights in Kuwait
Updated Practice Notes on Exclusive Distribution and Transferring Patent Rights in Kuwait, authored by Abdulrazzaq Abdullah, Founder and Managing Partner at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm, Shahrukh Nawaz, Legal Associate at Abdul Razzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm and Abdulaziz Al Hajri, Lawyer at Abdul Razzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm in Kuwait.
Updated Practice Note on Regulation of Downstream Oil & Gas in Oman
Updated Practice Note on Regulation of Downstream Oil & Gas in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in UAE
New Practice Notes on Transferring Personal Data: Bilateral or Multilateral Agreements, Transferring Personal Data Overseas: Exceptions and Transferring Personal Data Overseas: Adequacy in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Questions and Answers on Commercial Contracts in UAE
New Questions and Answers on Commercial Contracts 2024 in UAE, authored by Hamna Zain, Barrister in the United Kingdom.
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Data Protection Law
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Data Protection Law, authored by Lori Baker, Vice President-Legal & Director of Data Protection at the Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection at the DIFC in Dubai, UAE.
Spotlights
October/November 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Bedoor Alrabiah of GLA & Co explains Saudi Arabia's new Investment Law designed to create a more attractive investment environment thereby better protecting local and foreign investors’ rights and providing them with more opportunities. In addition, Hilal Al Khulaifi Group Chief Legal, Regulatory & Governance Officer, Ooredoo Group explains how dramatic technological change in the telecoms sector could lead to a regulatory rethink.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Oct-Nov_2024/.
October 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Zahir Qayum of Mohammed Ayedh AlShahrani Law Firm explains how retirement in Saudi is changing following the new Social Security Law, Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 1022/1445. In addition, Ashutosh Sinha, Managing Partner and Chief Human Resources Officer at Seintiv Talent Solutions explains how a focus on people, culture and performance can transform businesses.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_HR_ALERT/10_2024/.
Autumn 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/Aut_2024/.
August/September 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Lama Alkhouli of Maamoun Alkhouli explains how the new legal framework for telemarketing onshore and offshore in the UAE, which comes into force in August, will operate. In addition, Aiman Khair, Legal Counsel at Qatar Stock Exchange explains how his work there is helping to realise the Qatari Financial Sector Strategy.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://lnprodstorage.z35.web.core.windows.net/LMELA/AugSept2024/html/index.html.
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
May/June 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Dixon Melitt James of Elint AI explains groundbreaking legislation on Digital Assets issued in the DIFC. In addition, Suzi Duncan Senior Legal Counsel for the GCC region, Novartis explains what it is like to work in a rapidly developing sector in fast moving jurisdictions.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMELALERT/LMELA_May2024.
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/.
Lexis Middle East Law Alert UAE Managing Partner Report Out Now!
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!
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
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.