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Bahrain Decree No. 67/2024 on the Establishment of the Council for the Development of International Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Kingdom of Bahrain
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Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 47/2024 on the Dissolution of the Urban Planning Council in the Emirate of Sharjah
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Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 13/1446 on the Approval of the Implementing Instructions for Executing Penalties Imposed Upon Violations Related to the Competency of the Ministry of Commerce and Included in the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations
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Bahrain Decree-Law No. 11/2024 Regarding the Implementation of Tax on Multinational Enterprises
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Bahrain Decree-Law No. 11/2024 Regarding the Implementation of Tax on Multinational Enterprises
Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 93/1446 on the Approval of the Product Safety Law and the Standards and Quality Law
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Ministerial Decision No. 137/2024 on the Regulation of the Registrar’s Work, Controls of Private Joint Stock Companies and the Rules of Governance
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 25/2024 on the Approval of Version 2.0 of the Spam Calls Policy
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 25/2024 on the Approval of Version 2.0 of the Spam Calls Policy
Federal Administrative Decision No. 24/2024 on the Approval of the Information Related to the UAE Trusted List
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Ministerial Decision No. 138/2024 on the Controls and Procedures for Registering Branches and Representative Offices of Foreign Companies
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 450/2024 on the Determination of the Procedures and Controls for Dealing with Private Sector Establishments That Violate the Provisions of the Labour Law and Its Implementing Decisions
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Cabinet Decision No. 84/2024 on Technical Requirements for Emergency Calls (eCalls) In Vehicles
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Cabinet Decision No. 84/2024 on Technical Requirements for Emergency Calls (eCalls) In Vehicles
Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 525/1446 on the Approval of the Rules Governing the Provision of Real Estate Valuation Services to Financing Entities
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Ajman Law No. 3/2024 on Taxation of Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Ajman
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Ajman Law No. 3/2024 on Taxation of Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Ajman
Dubai Administrative Decision No. 1/2024 on the Approval of the Guide of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment in the Government of Dubai
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New Practice Notes on Data Protection Principles: Ensuring Accuracy of Personal Data and Data Protection: Complaints, Investigations and Compensation in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Investment Law
New Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Investment Law, authored by Bedoor Alrabiah, Legal Director at GLA & Co. in Al Khobar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
New Questions and Answers on Health and Safety, Dispute Resolution and Fintech in Kuwait
New Questions and Answers on Health and Safety 2024, Dispute Resolution 2024 and Fintech 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Practice Note on Non-Compete Clauses in Commercial Contracts in Kuwait
Updated Practice Note on Non-Compete Clauses in Commercial Contracts in Kuwait, authored by Abdulrazzaq Abdullah, Founder and Managing Partner at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm in Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Intellectual Property in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Intellectual Property 2024 in UAE, authored by Mark Hill, Partner and Head of Commercial at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, Lara Haidar, Legal Director at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP and Pascale Jouit, Paralegal at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.
Updated Comparative Note on The Effect of Contractor Insolvency on Construction Projects
Updated Comparative Note on The Effect of Contractor Insolvency on Construction Projects in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, authored by Mazin Al Mardhi, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP and Hannah McDonald, Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas and Real Estate in Egypt
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas 2024 and Real Estate 2024 in Egypt, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
Updated Questions and Answers on FinTech in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on FinTech 2024 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Karim Fawaz, Managing Partner at AX Law and Mirko Olmos, Associate at AX Law.
New Practice Note on Passenger Rights During Flight Cancellations or Delays in Bahrain
New Practice Note on Passenger Rights During Flight Cancellations or Delays in Bahrain, authored by Reem Benshams, Junior Associate at Zu’bi & Partners Attorneys & Legal Consultants in Bahrain.
New Questions and Answers on Cybercrime in Kuwait
New Questions and Answers on Cybercrime 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Money Laundering in Bahrain
Updated Questions and Answers on Money Laundering 2024 in Bahrain, authored by Sama Ghareeb, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping 2024 in UAE, authored by Alessandro Tricoli, Partner & Head of Shipping at Fichte & Co, Damayanti Sen, Of Counsel at Fichte & Co and Moaz Forawi, Of Counsel at Fichte & Co in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Personal Data Protection Laws in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Personal Data Protection Laws in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Practice Note on VAT Obligations and Directors' Liability in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on VAT Obligations and Directors' Liability in Saudi Arabia, authored by Nashmi Al Otaibi Partner at NAX Law Firm in Saudi Arabia, Spain and UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Privacy and Protection of Personal Data in Kuwait
Updated Practice Note on Privacy and Protection of Personal Data in Kuwait, authored by 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.
New Practice Notes on Intellectual Property Laws and Procedures, Tax Laws and Procedures and Data Protection Laws and Procedures in Oman
New Practice Notes on Intellectual Property Laws and Procedures, Tax Laws and Procedures and Data Protection: Laws and Procedures in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection 2024 in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Practice Notes on Corporate Vehicles and Foreign Investment in Oman
New Practice Notes on Corporate Vehicles and Foreign Investment in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
Spotlights
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.
July 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, as Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been looking at changing their existing wage and salary protection regimes recently, Joshua Decker of Vaishvik Law International Ltd explains how the reforms will work and compares both systems. In addition, we speak to Ryan Jackson, founder and CEO of Culture First Recruitment, shares his journey and insights on addressing talent shortages and evolving workforce dynamics in the UAE through a culture-centric approach.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMEHRALERT/July2024/.
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
Summer 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/fb/MENA/LMEGULFTAX/LMEGT_Summer2024/.
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.