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Oman Sultani Decree No. 38/2025 on the Issuance of the Law on Special Economic Zones and Free Zones
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 38/2025 on the Issuance of the Law on Special Economic Zones and Free Zones
Oman Sultani Decree No. 37/2025 on the Promulgation of the Financial Law
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 37/2025 on the Promulgation of the Financial Law
Ministerial Decision No. 160/2025 on the Controls of the Use of It Means in the Work of a Notary Public
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Ministerial Decision No. 64/2025 Concerning the Standards for Acceptance and Procedures for Accreditation of Service Providers in Accordance with the E-invoicing System
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Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 3664/1446 Approval of the Regulation of the Activities of Natural Gas and Its Liquids
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Bahrain Decision No. 1/2025 on the Regulation of Conferences and Trade Exhibitions
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Bahrain Decision No. 1/2025 on the Regulation of Conferences and Trade Exhibitions
Dubai Administrative Decision No. 1/2025 on Approving the Procedural Guide for the Succession Planning System in the Government of Dubai
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Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 129/2024 Promulgating the Implementing Regulation of Qatar Law No. 10/2020 on the Protection of Industrial Designs and Models
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Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 12/2025 on the Provision of Housing for Employees Working in Establishments in the Emirate of Dubai
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Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 54/2024 on the Issuance of the Regulation of Postal Licensing Applications
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Ministerial Decision No. 1/2025 on the Implementation of Cabinet Decision No. 52/2019 on Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates and the Methods of Calculating Excise Prices
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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Updated Practice Note on Merger Control in Kuwait, authored by Dr. Nicolas Bremer, Partner at Bremer in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping and Commercial Contracts in Bahrain
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping 2025 and Commercial Contracts 2025 in Bahrain, authored by Sama Ghareeb, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners, Reem Al Taraif, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners and Fatema Alhalal, Trainee Lawyer at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution 2025 in UAE, authored by Ayman Al Ashry, Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in Qatar
New Practice Notes on Data Protection Principles: Purpose Limitation, Data Protection Principles: Transparency, Integrity and Respect for Human Dignity and Data Protection: Additional Exemptions in Qatar, authored by Frank Lucente, Partner at Al Tamimi & Co. and Nuša Gorenjak, Legal Consultant at Al Tamimi & Co. in Qatar.
Updated Questions and Answers on Money Laundering in Bahrain
Updated Questions and Answers on Money Laundering 2025 in Bahrain, authored by Sama Ghareeb, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners and Fatema Alhalal,Trainee Lawyer at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Justin Whelan Partner at HFW and Abbas Ahdal Sharif, Associate, HFW in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Practice Notes on Competition and Commercial Monopoly and Relevant Thresholds Applicable under the Competition Law in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Notes on Competition and Commercial Monopoly and Relevant Thresholds Applicable under the Competition Law in Saudi Arabia, authored by Dr. Nicolas Bremer, Partner at Bremer in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Companies 2025 in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
Updated Practice Notes on Company Voluntary Arrangements, Third Parties, Subcontracting and Transfers and Nationality Requirements in UAE
Updated Practice Notes on Company Voluntary Arrangements, Third Parties, Subcontracting and Transfers and Nationality Requirements in UAE, authored by Charles Laubach, Partner at Afridi & Angell in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Commercial Litigation in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Commercial Litigation in UAE, authored by Fady Abdelmaksoud, Court Clerk at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants LLC.
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Shipping 2025 in Oman, authored by Ali Naveed Arshad, Partner at MAR Law and Shehreyar Khan, Senior Associate at MAR Law in Muscat, Oman.
Updated Practice Note on Settlement Procedures and Agreements in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Settlement Procedures and Agreements in UAE, authored by Wael Ibrahim, Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants LLC and Haneen Awad, Junior Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants LLC in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution in Turkey
Updated Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution 2025 in Turkey, authored by Dr. Okan Gunduz, Partner, at Gunduz Legal in Istanbul, Turkey.
Updated Practice Note on Main Features of the New Labour Law in Oman
Updated Practice Note on Main Features of the New Labour Law in Oman, 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 Project Finance 2025 in Kuwait
Updated Questions and Answers on Project Finance 2025 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in ADGM
New Practice Notes on Data Protection: Complaints Process for Data Subjects and Data Protection: Investigation, Mediation and Further Proceedings in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants in UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Labour and Employment and Health and Safety in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Labour and Employment 2025 and Health and Safety 2025 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Sara Khoja, Partner at Clyde & Co and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Lawyer at Clyde & Co in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in Qatar
New Practice Notes on Overview of Data Protection and Data Protection: Applicability in Qatar, authored by Frank Lucente, Partner at Al Tamimi & Co. and Nuša Gorenjak, Legal Consultant at Al Tamimi & Co. in Qatar.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in ADGM
New Practice Notes on Data Subject Rights: Right to Rectification of Personal Data, Data Subject Rights: Right to Data Portability and Data Subject Rights: Automated Decision-Making in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants in UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil and Gas 2025 in UAE
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil and Gas 2025 in UAE, authored by Nazanin Aleyaseen, Partner at K&L Gates LLP and Mohammad Rwashdeh, Special Counsel in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Corporation Tax 2025 in Kuwait
Updated Questions and Answers on Corporation Tax 2025 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 in Oman, authored by Alessandra Zingales, Partner at MAR Law and Ahmed Ebadullah, Trainee Lawyer at MAR Law in Muscat, Oman.
Spotlights
March/April 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Sakshi Puri and Asad Vellani of Al Tamimi & Co discuss Oman Sultani Decree No. 2/2025’s impact on Oman’s banks and financial institutions. In addition, Padideh Ahmadi, Group Legal Counsel at Energetech, shares insights on industry trends, regulations, and balancing legal risks with business strategy.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Mar-Avr_2025/.
March 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Ben Brown and Sarit Thomas of Clyde & Co look at the added flexibility which has been brought in for employees and employers as a result of changes in the ADGM’s Employment Regulations which take effect on 1 April 2025. In addition, Uchenna Okpara Izuagba, Chief Human Resources Officer at Gastronaut Hospitality, believes that the key to success in the UAE hospitality sector is a focus on employee needs and technology driven solutions.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_HR_ALERT/02-2025/.
Spring 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/Jan_2025.
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/.
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
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/.