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Federal Administrative Decision No. 10-A/1/2024 on the Competence, Powers, Work System and Fees of the Insurance Disputes Settlement and Resolution Committees
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Cabinet Decision No. 19/2024 on Determining the Fees for Transactions Conducted by State Notaries and the Fees of Private Notaries
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Cabinet Decision No. 16/2024 on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2022 on the Regulation of the Notary Profession
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Cabinet Decision No. 18/2024 on the Implementing Regulation for Federal Decree-Law No. 22/2022 on the Regulation of Translation Profession
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Cabinet Decision No. 17/2024 on the Implementing Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 21/2022 on Regulating the Profession of Expertise Before the Judiciary Authorities
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Cabinet Decision No. 21/2024 on the Fees for the Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice for the Regulation of Translation Profession
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Cabinet Decision No. 20/2024 on the Fees for Services Provided by the Ministry of Justice to Regulate the Profession of Expertise Before the Judiciary Authorities
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Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 692/1445 on the Approval of the Railway Law
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Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 692/1445 on the Approval of the Railway Law
Qatar Decision No. 2/2022 on the Controls and Procedures for Disbursement of Workers’ Entitlements
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Qatar Decision No. 2/2022 on the Controls and Procedures for Disbursement of Workers’ Entitlements
Oman Ministerial Decision No. 292/2023 on the Cancellation of Some of the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
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Oman Ministerial Decision No. 204/2024 on the Issuance of Standard Bylaws for Real Estate Owners’ Associations
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Cabinet Decision No. 23/2024 on the National Treatment of GCC Citizens Concerning Commercial Activities
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Qatar Decision No. 1/2022 on the Procedures Regulating the Work of the Register of Movable Property
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Qatar Decision No. 1/2022 on the Procedures Regulating the Work of the Register of Movable Property
Oman Decision No. 56/2023 on the Issuance of the Regulation of Registration of Minor, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Issuance of the “Riyada Card”
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Dubai Decree No. 13/2024 on the Establishment of the Unified Digital Platform for the Establishment of Companies in the Emirate of Dubai
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Practical Guidance Spotlight
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Updated Practice Notes on Director Duties and Disclosure of Directors' Interests in Shares in UAE, authored by Rima Mrad, Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Note on Anti-Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia
New Practice Note on AML/CFT: Enhanced Customer Due Diligence in Saudi Arabia, authored by Basem A. AlMaghthawi, Managing Partner at AlMaghthawi & Partners and Huda Abudagga, Junior Legal Consultant at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Updated Practice Notes on Cyber Security and Data Protection in Kuwait
Updated Practice Notes on Cyber Security and Data Protection, Cybercrimes – Regulatory Framework and Corporate and Directors Liability and Open Data, Data Collection and Privacy in Kuwait, authored by Bader Al-Qellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwai
New Practice Note on Data Discovery in Saudi Arabia
New Practice Note on Data Discovery in Saudi Arabia, authored by Saeed Hasan Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants and Saifullah Khan, Director at Bizilance Legal Consultants.
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Combating Dumping and Countervailing & Preventive Measures
Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Combating Dumping and Countervailing & Preventive Measures, authored by Dr. Laura Voda, Partner at Fichte & Co, Gabriel Oprea, Senior Associate at Fichte & Co and Maquelin Pereira, Junior Associate at Fichte & Co in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Legislative Insight on Kuwait Electronic Transactions Law
Updated Legislative Insight on Kuwait Electronic Transactions Law, authored by Bader Al-Qellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.
New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in Saudi Arabia
New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Non-Profit Organisations and AML/CFT: Financial Institutions and Activities in Saudi Arabia, authored by Basem A. AlMaghthawi, Managing Partner at AlMaghthawi & Partners and Huda Abudagga, Junior Legal Consultant at AlMaghthawi & Partners in Jeddah, KSA
New Practice Note on Compliance and Accountability of Auditors in Bahrain
New Practice Note on Compliance and Accountability of Auditors in Bahrain, authored by Reem Benshams, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Updated Practice Notes on Withholding Taxes and Double Taxation Agreements in Oman
Updated Practice Notes on Withholding Taxes and Double Taxation Agreements in Oman, authored by Akram Ragaa Mostafa, Managing Partner - MENA Tax Leader at EDAT Consulting in Dubai, UAE.
New Practice Notes on Anti-Money Laundering in UAE
New Practice Notes on AML/CFT: Targeted Financial Sanctions, AML/CFT: Sanctions Compliance Process and AML/CFT: Maintaining Details of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner with the Company Registrar in UAE authored by Pathik Shah, Founder at NIYEAHMA Consultants LLP in India and Jyoti Maheshwari, Partner at NIYEAHMA Consultants LLP in India.
Updated Practice Note on Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement: What to Include and Exclude in UAE
Updated Practice Note on Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement: What to Include and Exclude in UAE, authored by Rima Mrad, Partner at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP in Dubai, UAE.
Updated Practice Note on Foreign Direct Investment in Kuwait
Updated Practice Note on Foreign Direct Investment in Kuwait, authored by Bader Al-Qellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.
New Practice Note on Basic Steps to Setting Up a Company in Bahrain
New Practice Note on Basic Steps to Setting Up a Company in Bahrain, authored by Sama Ghareeb, Junior Associate at Zu'bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
New Practice Note on What is Institutional Arbitration in Bahrain
New Practice Note on What is Institutional Arbitration? in Bahrain, authored by Dr. Maria Casoria, Academic, Researcher and Senior Consultant.
New Practice Note on Disputes with Employees in Bahrain
New Practice Note on Disputes with Employees in Bahrain, authored by Zainab Albzour, Trainee Lawyer at Zu’bi & Partners in Manama, Bahrain.
Spotlights
March/April 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Madawi Mohammed Alfawzan of MOHAMMED ALAQEEL& Co Law Firm explains how recently issued implementing regulations and guidelines are helping to create a better path to privatisation. In addition, Robin Singh, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Privacy in the Legal Affairs Department at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) explains what it is like working in unchartered waters as technology plays a greater role in healthcare.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMELALERT/LMELA_March24/.
March 2024 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!
In this edition, Yulia Kasiyanova of SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants explains how a landmark piece of legislation has brought in new rights for employees in the UAE facing mental health issues and new obligations for their employers. In addition, we speak to Dr Christel Marshall of Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants on how her work on team development, diversity, inclusion and culture are key elements in her role as Chief Strategy Officer.
All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fb/MENA/LMEHRALERT/March2024.
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/.
Spring edition of Lexis Middle Tax Gulf 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_Spring2024.
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.
Meet the Dazzling Winners of the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC
Get ready to meet the inspiring and trailblazing winners of the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC! The wait is finally over, and we are thrilled to announce the deserving winners of these highly anticipated awards.
With over 195 impressive entries across 17 categories, these women in the GCC legal industry have truly raised the bar. We want to give a huge round of applause to all the participants who have made this event a true success from the start.
The winners were announced at a glamorous gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the iconic Ritz-Carton in JBR, Dubai, UAE, on 2 March 2023.
We couldn't have made this possible without the support of Yungo Legal Consultants (Drinks Reception Sponsor), DLA Piper (Bronze Sponsor), Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (Award Sponsor) and Grant Thornton (Audit Partner).
You can check out the winners by clicking here: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/2023/03/03/meet-the-dazzling-winners-of-the-2023-lexisnexis-women-in-law-awards-in-the-gcc/
We're already looking forward to the next edition in 2024 and can't wait to see what's in store for the future of women in law in the GCC!