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Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 106/2024 on the Implementation of the Requirements of the Standard Manual for Personal Protective Equipment of Workers in the Construction and Building Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 1152/2/19/2024-20 on the Issuance of the Regulation Governing Cloud Computing Services and Data Centres
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Sharjah Law No. 6/2024 Concerning the Establishment and Regulation of the Rental Disputes Resolution Centre in the Emirate of Sharjah
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Abu Dhabi Decision No. 153/2024 on the Rules of Appointment of Auditors at Entities That Are Subject to the Control of Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority
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Bahrain Decision No. 3/2024 Concerning the Classification of Hotels and Hotel Apartments
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Bahrain Decision No. 3/2024 Concerning the Classification of Hotels and Hotel Apartments
Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 220/2024 on the Schedule of Administrative Violations, Fines and Penalties Related to Abu Dhabi Law No. 2/2012 On Maintaining the General Appearance, Health and Public Tranquillity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Violations of the Regulations of General Appearance and Public Tranquillity)
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Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 78/2024 on Fees of Municipal Services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 183/2024 on the Determination of the Fields of Expertise Work
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 183/2024 on the Determination of the Fields of Expertise Work
Kuwait Decision No. 388/2024 Concerning the Regulations for Obtaining Benefits and Exemptions for Investment Entities
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Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 168/2024 on the Regulation of Self-Employment Activities
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Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 168/2024 on the Regulation of Self-Employment Activities
Oman Decision No. 374/2024 on the Determination of Locations and Jurisdiction of the Administrative Circuits of First Instance and Appeal Courts
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Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 03/03/24/1445 Fee Document on Customs Services
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Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 03/03/24/1445 Fee Document on Customs Services
Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 142/1446 on Continuing to Pay Overtime Allowance to Those Occupying Some Positions
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 231/2024 on the Issuance of the Implementing Regulation of the Law on the Regulation of the Practice of Medicine and Allied Medical Professions
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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New Practice Notes on Data Protection Principles: Purpose Limitation, Ensuring Accuracy, Integrity and Security of Personal Data and Ensuring Lawfulness, Fairness and Transparency when Processing Personal Data in Dubai International Financial Centre , authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Practice Note on Regulation of Downstream Oil & Gas in Oman
Updated Practice Note on Regulation of Downstream Oil & Gas in Oman, authored by Amr Reda Abdullatif Salama, Legal Counsel at Kortech, Hassan Allam Holding.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in UAE
New Practice Notes on Transferring Personal Data: Bilateral or Multilateral Agreements, Transferring Personal Data Overseas: Exceptions and Transferring Personal Data Overseas: Adequacy in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
New Questions and Answers on Commercial Contracts in UAE
New Questions and Answers on Commercial Contracts 2024 in UAE, authored by Hamna Zain, Barrister in the United Kingdom.
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Data Protection Law
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Data Protection Law, authored by Lori Baker, Vice President-Legal & Director of Data Protection at the Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection at the DIFC in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in UAE
New Practice Notes on Privacy Notice Requirements for Processing Personal Data, Contractual Obligations for Processing Personal Data and Legal Rights and Claims as a Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data in UAE, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Questions and Answers on Anti-Corruption in Libya
Updated Questions and Answers on Anti-Corruption 2024 in Libya, authored by Fatima Swehli, Managing Partner at FS Legal Services and Ahmed Khalefa, Managing Director at FS Legal Services.
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection in Saudi Arabia
Updated Questions and Answers on Data Protection 2024 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Justin Whelan, Partner at HFW in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Abbas Ahdal Sharif, Associate at HFW in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
New Practice Notes on Data Protection in UAE
New Practice Notes on Data Security: Secure Disposal and Deletion of Personal Data, Data Security: Third Party Risk Management and Data Security: Technical and Organisational Measures 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.
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.