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Qatar Administrative Decision No. 52/2025 Issuing the Regulation of Postal Tariff
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Qatar Administrative Decision No. 52/2025 Issuing the Regulation of Postal Tariff
Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 18/1446/seventh/1446 Judicial Inspection Regulation of the Board of Grievances
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Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 3/4700011891/1447 on the Approval of the Health, Technical, and Safety Conditions to Be Met by Collective Housing of Individual
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Qatar Prime Minister Decision No. 23/2025 on the Maximum Limit for Contracting by Practice or Direct Agreement without Referral to the Tenders and Auctions Committee
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 3/2025 on the Conditions and Procedures for Authorising a Physical Person to Provide an Advertising Content on Social Media Platforms
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Securities and Commodities Authority Decision No. 16/RM/2025 on the Regulation and Valuation of Goodwill in Public Joint-Stock Companies
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Federal Administrative Decision No. 34/2025 on the Rules for Calculating Contributions Under Pension Laws
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Ras al Khaimah Law No. 5/2024 on Lost and Abandoned Property in Ras Al Khaimah
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Ras al Khaimah Law No. 5/2024 on Lost and Abandoned Property in Ras Al Khaimah
Saudi Arabia Administrative Decision No. 12523/1447 on the Controls of the Procedures of the Licences and Permits of Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh Region
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Oman Financial Services Authority Decision No. 28/2025 on the Issuance of the Regulation of the Market of Promising Companies
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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New Practice Note on ArbitrateAD: Procedures, Awards and Fees, authored by Robert Whitehead, Partner at HAS Law Firm and Syed Azam Uddin, Associate at HAS Law Firm in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Civil Liability in Kuwait
New Practice Note on Civil Liability in Kuwait authored by Jasem AL-Jasem, Chief of the Civil Litigation Sessions Clerks Section at the Court of Cassation, Ministry of Justice in Kuwait.
New Practice Note on Special Purpose Vehicles in Jebel Ali
New Practice Note on Special Purpose Vehicles in Jebel Ali, authored by Abubaker Karmustaji, Co-Founder & Head of Dispute Resolution Practice at SAT & Co Advocates and Legal Consultants and Tanya Visakan, Paralegal at SAT & Co Advocates and Legal Consultants in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Conflicts of Interest in Arbitration in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Conflicts of Interest in Arbitration in UAE, authored by Robert Whitehead, Partner at HAS Law Firm, Rachel Mannam, Senior Associate at HAS Law Firm and Zuhaib Habib, Junior Associate at HAS Law Firm in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the DIAC
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the DIAC, authored by Dr. Amer Tabbara, FCIarb, Assistant Professor of Law at Birmingham University.
Updated Practice Note on Leasing Property and Maintenance Responsibilities in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Leasing Property and Maintenance Responsibilities in UAE, authored by Fady Abdelmaksoud, Court Clerk at HAS Law Firm in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in UAE, authored by Adhiraj Malhotra, Senior Associate at HAS Law Firm and Fahad Khalid, Associate at HAS Law Firm in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Ensuring Subcontractor Rights and Managing Legal Risks in Construction Contracts in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Ensuring Subcontractor Rights and Managing Legal Risks in Construction Contracts in UAE, authored by Mohamed Saleh, Legal Consultant at HAS Law Firm in UAE.
Updated Questions and Answers on Copyright in Turkey
Updated Questions and Answers on Copyright 2025 in Turkey, authored by Ayse Herguner Bilgen, Partner at Hergüner Üçer Attorney Partnership and Duygu Akşit, Associate at Hergüner Üçer Attorney Partnership.
Updated Practice Note on Void Contracts in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on Void Contracts in Saudi Arabia, authored by Khalid Alghamdi, Senior Lawyer at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Practice Note on Special Purpose Vehicles in ADGM
Updated Practice Note on Special Purpose Vehicles in ADGM, authored by Cynthia Trench, Principal at Trench & Associates in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the BCDR
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the BCDR, authored by Dr. Amel Kamel Abdallah, Associate Professor of Law, College of Law at the University of Bahrain.
Updated Practice Note on Employment Contracts in DIFC
Updated Practice Note on Employment Contracts in DIFC, authored by Fatimah Assaggaf, Paralegal at HAS Law Firm.
Updated Practice Notes on Disputes with Employees and Recruitment Obligations in Bahrain
Updated Practice Notes on Disputes with Employees and Recruitment Obligations in Bahrain, authored by Eman Omar, Partner at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
New Practice Note on Climate Change Mitigation: Regulatory Framework and Compliance Rules in UAE
New Practice Note on Climate Change Mitigation: Regulatory Framework and Compliance Rules in UAE, authored by Elena Mariani, Senior Associate at G&G Legal Advisory LLC in UAE.
New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in ADGM
New Practice Note on AML: Identification of Suspicious Transactions and AML: Suspicious Transaction Reporting - Timing, Procedures and Exceptions in Abu Dhabi Global Market, authored by Pathik Shah, Founder at NIYEAHMA Consultants LLP and Jyoti Maheshwari, Partner at NIYEAHMA Consultants LLP.
Updated Practice Note on Challenging Arbitral Awards in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Challenging Arbitral Awards in UAE, authored by Ayman Al Ashry, Senior Legal Consultant at HAS Law Firm in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on The BCDR Rules of Arbitration
Updated Practice Note on The BCDR Rules of Arbitration, authored by Dr. Amel Kamel Abdallah, Associate Professor of Law, College of Law at the University of Bahrain.
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the CIETAC
Updated Practice Note on Starting an Arbitration at the CIETAC, authored by Andy Han, Partner at Allbright Law Offices.
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Employment Law
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Employment Law, authored by Robert Whitehead, Partner at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants, Rachel Mannam, Senior Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants LLC and Zuhaib Habib, Junior Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants LLC in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Amendments to the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law: Cassation Appeals in Kuwait
New Practice Note on Amendments to the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law: Cassation Appeals in Kuwait, authored by Jasem AL-Jasem, Chief of the Civil Litigation Sessions Clerks Section, Court of Cassation at the Ministry of Justice in Kuwait.
Updated Practice Notes on Drafting a Franchise Agreement and How to Conduct Due Diligence when Purchasing a Business
Updated Practice Notes on Drafting a Franchise Agreement and How to Conduct Due Diligence when Purchasing a Business in UAE, authored by Cynthia Trench, Principal at Trench & Associates in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Notes on Hiring Foreign Employees in UAE and Employee Leave Entitlements in ADGM
Updated Practice Notes on Hiring Foreign Employees in UAE and Employee Leave Entitlements in ADGM, authored by Sarah Malik, CEO and International Disputes Counsel at SOL International Ltd and Sara Nassif, Trainee at SOL International Ltd.
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Intellectual Property Law
Updated Legislative Insight on DIFC Intellectual Property Law, authored by Robert Whitehead, Partner at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants, Fahad Khalid, Associate at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants LLC and Payal Jain, Paralegal at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants in UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Bilateral Investment Treaties in Saudi Arabia
Updated Practice Note on Bilateral Investment Treaties in Saudi Arabia, authored by Yaser Mannan, Lawyer at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Spotlights
International Commercial Arbitration in the Mainland UAE: A Legislative, Judicial and Institutional Assessment Out Now!
We are pleased to announce the publication of a significant new work by Dr. Emad Hussein — an independent international arbitrator, mediator, academic, and one of the leading dispute resolution experts in MENA — who brings over two decades of practical experience in the UAE.
Published by LexisNexis, this groundbreaking book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the arbitration landscape in mainland UAE, with a focus on the legislative, judicial, and institutional factors shaping its arbitration environment.
Dr. Hussein delves into the key reforms introduced by Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, unpacking their real-world implications through detailed case law analysis. The book offers a rigorous assessment of the UAE’s progress toward becoming an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction — and explains why, despite major reforms, mainland UAE has yet to emerge as a global arbitration hub.
What sets this book apart is its evidence-based findings and strategic recommendations, which aim to support policymakers, institutions, and practitioners in closing the remaining gaps and aligning with global best practices in international commercial arbitration.
A must-read for anyone interested in arbitration in the Middle East or in understanding the evolving dispute resolution ecosystem of the UAE.
July/August 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Jaafer Alsir Ali of Al Ghazzawi & Partners explains how a new Procedural Guide on Selling and Leasing Off Plan Real Estate Projects in Saudi Arabia will support existing legislation on this area there. In addition, Gopa Talukdar Head of Legal for the Middle East at Reckitt explains how she handles change.
All of these articles and more can be read at: https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Jul-Aug_2025/.
Autumn 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/Aug_2025/.
July 2025 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Raka Roy and Yusur Dalloul of Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants explain the tougher new approach being taken in the UAE against those who falsify information to circumvent Emiratisation requirements or misuse Emiratisation incentives. In addition, Samia AlRajaby, Head of HR Operations, Al Tamimi and Company explains how having an agile approach to change has helped her respond to everything from technological developments to changing generational priorities.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_HR_ALERT/04-2025/.
Azmeh and Nicol on the Law and Practice of the QFC Civil and Commercial Court and Regulatory Tribunal Out Now!
This joint book, authored by Umar Azmeh (Registrar of the Court) and Catriona Nicol (Senior Legal Counsel, QFC), explores the procedural and substantive laws governing the QFC Court and Regulatory Tribunal, as interpreted by its esteemed judges from 12 different jurisdictions.
Read here https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/Books/LPQFCC2025/