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Cabinet Decision No. 140/2023 on the Technical Regulation for Consumer Meters
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of this key UAE Cabinet Decision:
Cabinet Decision No. 140/2023 on the Technical Regulation for Consumer Meters
Qatar Law No. 4/2024 on the Issuance of the Judicial Enforcement Law
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of the Judicial Enforcement Law of Qatar:
Qatar Law No. 4/2024 on the Issuance of the Judicial Enforcement Law
Cabinet Decision No. 42/2024 on the Rewards and Incentives System for Federal Government Employees
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Cabinet Decision No. 42/2024 on the Rewards and Incentives System for Federal Government Employees
Cabinet Decision No. 46/2024 on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No. 4/2023 on Sports
Lexis Middle East Law now includes the latest English version of this key UAE Cabinet Decision:
Cabinet Decision No. 46/2024 on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No. 4/2023 on Sports
Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 921/1445 on the Approval of the Regulation of the Public Health Authority
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 01/2024 on the Professional Standards for Tax Agents
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 01/2024 on the Professional Standards for Tax Agents
Abu Dhabi Circular No. 6/2023 on the Forms of Contracts and Agreements for Contracting, Design and Construction
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Ummal Quwain Law No. 7/2023 on the Regulation of Real Estate Brokerage Activities in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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Ummal Quwain Law No. 4/2023 Concerning Escrow Accounts for Real Estate Development in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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Cabinet Decision No. 43/2024 on the Treatment of a Non-Resident Foreigner When Caught at the State’s Ports and in Possession of Narcotic Drugs or Psychotropic Substances
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Kuwait Decision No. 77/2024 on the Issuance of the Regulation of Public Telecommunications Services and Products
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Bahrain Decision No. 1/2024 on the Issuance of the Regulation Governing the Work of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Board of Directors
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 03/2024 on Determining the Time-Limit for the Registration of Persons Subject to Corporate and Business Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 on the Corporate and Business Taxation and Its Amendments
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Ummal Quwain Law No. 2/2023 on the Organisation of Initial Real Estate Register in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
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Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 5/2016 on Regulating Vehicle Parkings in the Emirate of Dubai
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Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 5/2016 on Regulating Vehicle Parkings in the Emirate of Dubai
Federal Law No. 3/2024 on the UAE Council for Fatwa
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Identifying Suspicious Matters and AML/CFT: Prohibition Against Tipping Off in Qatar, authored by Mohammed L H Al-Muhannadi, Chairman & Founder at Al Majd Law Firm and Bashar Hanna El Nashef, Legal Director at Al Majd Law Firm in Doha, Qatar.
Updated Practice Note on ESG Reporting for Public and Listed Companies in UAE
Updated Practice Note on ESG Reporting for Public and Listed Companies in UAE, authored by William Reichert, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in UAE
New Practice Notes on Data Security, Verification of Accurate, Complete and Up-to-date Personal Data and Processing Personal Data which is Lawful, Transparent and Fair in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Professional Negligence Laws
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Professional Negligence Laws, authored by Nadia El Tannir, Senior Associate at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Recruitment Obligations in Bahrain
New Practice Note on Recruitment Obligations in Bahrain, authored by Zainab Albzour, Trainee Lawyer at Zu’bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Practice Notes on Financing a Company and Drafting and Interpretation of Commercial Contracts in DIFC
Updated Practice Notes on Financing a Company and Drafting and Interpretation of Commercial Contracts in DIFC, authored by Dr. Laura Voda, Partner-Corporate and Commercial at Fichte & Co and Maquelin Pereira, Junior Associate at Fichte & Co in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Notes on Starting Litigation in Commercial Proceedings at the BCDR and Mediation Procedures in Bahrain
Updated Practice Notes on Starting Litigation in Commercial Proceedings at the BCDR and Mediation Procedures in Bahrain, authored by Dr. Aseel Zimmo, Managing Partner at The First Link in Bahrain.
Updated Practice Note on VAT for Holding Companies and Corporate Groups in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on VAT for Holding Companies and Corporate Groups in Saudi Arabia, authored by Akram Ragaa Mostafa, Managing Partner - MENA Tax Leader at EDAT Consulting in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Overview of Saudisation in Saudi Arabia
New Practice Note on Overview of Saudisation in Saudi Arabia, authored by Ali Ibrahim, Director, KSA & Bahrain Immigration Lead at Vialto Partners.
New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in Qatar
New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Customer Due Diligence – Timing, Circumstances, and Exceptions, AML/CFT: Enhanced Due Diligence and AML/CFT: Ongoing Customer Due Diligence in Qatar, authored by Mohammed L H Al-Muhannadi, Chairman & Founder at Al Majd Law Firm and Bashar Hanna El Nashef, Legal Director at Al Majd Law Firm in Doha, Qatar.
Updated Legislative Insight on Electronic Transactions Law - A Focus on Electronic Signatures in UAE
Updated Legislative Insight on Electronic Transactions Law - A Focus on Electronic Signatures in UAE, authored by Nadim Bardawil, Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Notes on Characteristics of a Tenancy Contract and Creation, Types and Enforcement of Mortgages in UAE
Updated Practice Notes on Characteristics of a Tenancy Contract and Creation, Types and Enforcement of Mortgages in UAE, authored by Robert Mitchley, Senior Associate at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Arbitration Law, authored by Anton Mikel, Partner at Baker & McKenzie in association with Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners and Abdulrahman Alajlan, Partner at Baker & McKenzie in association with Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Practice Note on Different Classes of Share Capital and Share Rights in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on Different Classes of Share Capital and Share Rights in Saudi Arabia, authored by Jana Mrad, Senior Paralegal at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP.
New Practice Note on Data Minimisation in UAE
New Practice Note on Data Minimisation in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Practice Note on Navigating Family Business Dynamics through Effective Corporate Structuring and Governance in Kuwait
New Practice Note on Navigating Family Business Dynamics through Effective Corporate Structuring and Governance in Kuwait, authored by Abdulkareem Al-Gharabally, Senior Associate at Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group.
Updated Practice Notes on Institutional Arbitration and Comparing Institutional and Ad hoc Arbitration in UAE
Updated Practice Notes on What is Institutional Arbitration? and Comparing Institutional and Ad hoc Arbitration in UAE, authored by Zara McGlone, Barrister at 4 Stone Buildings and Albert Sampson, Barrister at 4 Stone Buildings in London, United Kingdom.
Spotlights
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.
May 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Sara Khoja, Sarit Thomas and Faisal Alassiri of Clyde & Co explain how services on the Ajeer Platform can help Saudi employers better and more compliantly manage temporary workers. In addition, we speak to Mpho Netshiombo Head of People, Performance and Culture (PPC) at KPMG in Bahrain on the evolving landscape of Talent, Development, Management and Engagement amidst legal and market shifts.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMEHRALERT/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/.
Spring edition of Lexis Middle Tax Gulf 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/fb/MENA/LMEGULFTAX/LMEGT_Spring2024.
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.
Meet the Dazzling Winners of the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC
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!