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Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2024 Regarding Medical Products, the Pharmacy Profession, and Pharmaceutical Establishments
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Oman Decision No. 49/2024 on the Approval of the Organisational Structure of the Tax Authority
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Oman Decision No. 49/2024 on the Approval of the Organisational Structure of the Tax Authority
Bahrain Decision No. 110/2024 on the Conditions and Controls for Practising the Activity of Tax Consultancy Services
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Oman Sultani Decree No. 70/2024 on the Promulgation of the Law of the Top-Up Tax on Constituent Entities of Multinational Groups
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Dubai Executive Council Decision No. 101/2024 on the Approval of Administrative Violations and Fines for Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Dubai
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Sharjah Executive Council Decision No. 43/2024 on the Issuance of the Implementing Regulation of Sharjah Law No. 5/2024 on Real Estate Rental in the Emirate of Sharjah
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Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 240/2024 Concerning the Commercial Advertisements for Real Estate Marketing
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Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 1722/2024 Implementing Regulation of Kuwait Law No. 125/2023 on the Regulation of the Real Estate Powers of Attorney
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 730/2024 on the Regulation of the Temporary Transfer of Non-Omani Workers Between Private Sector Establishments
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Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 407/1446 on the Approval of the Engineering Job Salary Scale
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Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 407/1446 on the Approval of the Engineering Job Salary Scale
Federal Administrative Decision No. 16/2024 Issued by the Executive Committee of Tawazun Council on the Regulation of Military and Security Products
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Cabinet Decision No. 67/2024 on the National Register for Carbon Credits
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Cabinet Decision No. 67/2024 on the National Register for Carbon Credits
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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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.
New Legislative Insight on Kuwait Foreigners' Residence Law
New Legislative Insight on Kuwait Foreigners' Residence Law, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Franchise Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Franchise Law, authored by Wael M. Zaki, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Global HealthCare – Maat Innovatives (EMEA).
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in ADGM
New Practice Notes on Data Protection: High Risk Processing Activities, Data Protection: Direct Marketing and Data Protection: Relying on an Adequacy Decision when Transferring Information Overseas in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution in Turkey
New Questions and Answers on Dispute Resolution 2024 in Turkey, authored by Dr. Okan Gunduz, Partner at Gunduz Legal in Istanbul, Turkey.
Updated Legislative Insights on Constitutional Insight: The Kuwait Court System and Legislative Process and Kuwait Commercial Agencies Law
Updated Legislative Insights on Constitutional Insight: The Kuwait Court System and Legislative Process and Kuwait Commercial Agencies Law, authored by Abdulrazzaq Abdullah, Founder and Managing Partner at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm, Shahrukh Nawaz Legal Consultant at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm and Abdulaziz Al Hajri, Lawyer at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah & Partners Law Firm in Kuwait.
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas in Kuwait
Updated Questions and Answers on Oil & Gas 2024 in Kuwait, authored by Dr. Rachelle Abou Daya, Doctor In Private Law and Senior Legal Associate at Wefaq Law Firm and Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Companies Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Companies Law, authored by Wael M. Zaki, Director, Legal & Business Affairs at Global HealthCare – Maat Innovatives (EMEA).
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in ADGM
New Practice Notes on Processing Personal Data which is Lawful, Transparent and Fair and The Role of Processors in the Processing of Personal Data in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Practice Note on Public Listing Rules in Saudi Arabia,
New Practice Note on Public Listing Rules in Saudi Arabia, authored by Sabrina Zhou, Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm, Aileen Xi, Senior Legal Consultant 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 Data Protection in Oman
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection 2024 in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
New Practice Note on Special Regulations affecting Sports Broadcasting in Qatar
New Practice Note on Special Regulations affecting Sports Broadcasting in Qatar, authored by Nayla Younes, Senior Legal Counsel at AL Hail Law Firm.
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Data Protection Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Saudi Arabia Data Protection Law, authored by Dr. Shathil Nawaf Shathil, Legal Researcher at the Institute for Legal Research at Sorbonne Université Paris, Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Spotlights
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/.
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/.
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.