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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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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 13/2025 Concerning the Regulation of Part-Time Work
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 13/2025 Concerning the Regulation of Part-Time Work
Oman Ministerial Decision No. 1016/2024 Promulgating the Implementing Regulation of the Law on Expropriation for Public Benefit
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 5/2025 on the Issuance of the Principles of Governance of Closed Joint Stock Commercial Companies
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Oman Decision No. 1152/2/19/2024-23/2024 on Determining the Fees for Providing Postal and Related Services
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Oman Decision No. 44/2024 on the Issuance of the Approved Tariff Regulation for Electricity Connection and Supply
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Ministerial Decision No. 1/2024 on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 57/2023 on Pension and Social Security
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 296/2024 on the Issuance of Noise Control Regulation for the Public Environment
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Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 15150091/1446 on the Approval of the Amendment of the Implementing Regulation of the Environmental Law for Environmental Service Providers
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Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 4600108324/1446 on the Approval of the Implementing Rules of the Public Utilities Protection Law
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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Updated Questions and Answers on Anti-Corruption 2025, 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.
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the DIFC
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in the DIFC 2025 authored by Ayesha Karim, Advocate and Legal Consultant.
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection in Lebanon
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection 2025 in Lebanon, authored by Thea Touma, Trainee Lawyer at Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on VAT in Bahrain
Updated Questions and Answers on VAT 2025 in Bahrain, authored by Shiraz Khan, Head of Taxation at Al Tamimi & Co. in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Starting Litigation in Civil Proceedings in Kuwait,
New Practice Note on Starting Litigation in Civil Proceedings in Kuwait, authored by Jasem AL-Jasem, Chief of the Civil Litigation Sessions Clerks Section at Court of Cassation, Ministry of Justice in Kuwait.
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Capital Markets Law, authored by Sabrina Zhou, Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm and Yefia Li, Trainee Lawyer at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm in Saudi Arabia.
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Wael M. Zaki, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Global HealthCare, Maat Innovatives (EMEA).
Updated Questions and Answers on Air Transport in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Air Transport 2025 in UAE, authored by Charles Cockrell, Partner at HFW in Dubai, UAE and Francesco Fiorilli, Senior Associate, HFW in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Questions and Answers on Freezones Dubai International Financial Centre and Freezones Abu Dhabi Global Market
Updated Questions and Answers on Freezones Dubai International Financial Centre 2025 and Freezones Abu Dhabi Global Market 2025, authored by Ayesha Karim, Advocate and Legal Consultant.
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Arbitration 2025 in UAE, authored by Ayesha Karim, Advocate and Legal Consultant.
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas 2024 in Oman, authored by Mansoor Jamal Malik, Founder and Managing Partner at Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co and Angad Ahuja, Associate at Al Busaidy, Mansoor Jamal & Co in Muscat, Oman.
New Questions and Answers on Cloud Computing in Oman
New Questions and Answers on Cloud Computing 2024 in Oman, authored by Maad Al Balushi Associate at Said Al Shahry and Partners and Salim Al Harthi, Associate at Said Al Shahry and Partners (SASLO).
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Data in the Health Sector Law
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Data in the Health Sector Law, authored by Robin Singh, Regulatory Affairs and Privacy Manager.
Spotlights
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/.
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/.
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.