Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia Proposes New Corporate Rules for Special Economic Zones
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its Special Economic Zones regulatory framework to attract foreign investment and support Vision 2030 diversification goals.
Kuwait Amends National Military Service Law Through New Decree
Kuwait has amended its national military service law through Decree-Law No. 9 of 2026, clarifying eligibility rules, exemptions, and administrative procedures to address implementation gaps. The revised framework applies compulsory service to Kuwaiti males turning 18 starting with those born on January 1, 2012, while exempting earlier cohorts and cancelling non-compliant procedures.
Saudi Arabia Refines RHQ Procurement Rule with Formal Exemption Framework: What Businesses Need to Know
Saudi Arabia has formalized exemptions to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement for government contracts, introducing a structured framework that allows non-RHQ firms to participate in public procurement under defined competitive and technical conditions.
Trademark Protection in UAE and Qatar: Nice Classification
Both the UAE and Qatar have adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, aligning their trademark systems with the latest international goods and services categorization to ensure clearer, more consistent protection.
The UAE’s New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes for Businesses and Investors
The UAE’s New Civil Code, enacted under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, modernizes the country’s civil and contractual framework, introducing clearer judicial methodology, stronger pre-contractual obligations, expanded liability rules, and updated property and corporate provisions.
Saudi Arabia’s New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection
Saudi Arabia’s new Copyright Law, approved in January 2026, modernizes IP protection, strengthen enforcement, clarify neighbouring rights, and introduce structured AI-related exceptions in line with international standards.
UAE’s Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Corporate Structuring and M&A Implications
The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law enhance flexibility for onshore companies by introducing redomiciliation with continuity of legal personality, expanded constitutional rights, multiple share classes, and clearer in-kind contribution rules.
UAE Capital Markets Overhaul: A Modern Framework for Investor Protection and Market Growth
The UAE new federal capital markets framework marks a decisive shift toward stronger, centralized regulation, expanding oversight to cross-border and modern financial activities while significantly enhancing investor protection.
UAE Tightens Telecom Devices Import Rules: What Global Suppliers and Distributors Need to Know
The UAE has clarified that all telecom devices imported into the country require a TDRA customs clearance permit, reinforcing that such equipment is treated as regulated goods rather than general consumer electronics. For importers and suppliers, this underscores the need for advance compliance planning, including type approval and shipment-level permits, to avoid customs delays and market access risks.
UAE Influencers Must Obtain Advertiser Permit Under New Media Law
From February 1, 2026, influencers and anyone advertising online from within the UAE must hold a valid Advertiser Permit issued by the UAE Media Council, covering both paid and unpaid promotional content across all digital platforms.
