Legal & Regulatory

Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need to Know

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The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law introduce greater contractual freedom, modern governance tools, and more flexible capital structures aligned with international standards.

Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What Every Business Needs to Know in 2026

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Cheques framework in the UAE boosts commercial certainty with faster controls, reshaping how firms manage cash flow and credit risks.

UAE Employment Law Updates: Key Developments in 2024/2025 and What They Mean for 2026

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The UAE recent Employment Law reforms strengthen employee protections, streamline dispute resolution, and raise compliance expectations.

Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade

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Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.

Bahrain Makes Golden Visa More Affordable, Cuts Property Investment Threshold by 35 Percent

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Bahrain has reduced the Golden Visa property investment threshold to BHD 130,000. Learn who qualifies, key benefits, and how this change boosts investor demand.

UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability

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The UAE has implemented the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law, strengthening enforcement against financial crime, expanding definitions, penalties, and FIU powers to align with FATF standards and bolstering global trust in the Emirates’ financial system.

Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know

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Saudi Arabia’s new Trade Name Law modernises the rules governing the selection, registration, and use of business names, strengthening transparency and brand protection.

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Foreign Investors Entering the UAE’s Education Sector

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The UAE’s private education sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand for international curricula and strong government support. Foreign investors can unlock significant opportunities by navigating the country’s complex regulatory, legal, and operational landscape with a structured and compliant market-entry strategy.

Understanding Commercial Registration (CR) in Saudi Arabia

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A commercial registration (CR) is the essential legal foundation for operating a business in Saudi Arabia, enabling companies to contract, bank, and comply with regulations.

Qatar Opens Industrial Design and Model Filings: What Foreign Businesses Should Know

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Qatar has opened industrial design and model filings under new regulations, strengthening IP protection, aligning with GCC standards, and creating new opportunities for foreign businesses in design, technology, and creative industries.

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