Other Briefings
UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability
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
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
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
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
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Draft Regulation for Registration of Telecommunication Space Stations
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has issued the second draft of the Regulation for Registration of Telecommunication Space Stations for public consultation, aiming to establish a transparent framework for managing space-based communications.
Qatar’s New Dual-Tranche US$ Bond and Sukuk Issuance
We analyze Qatar’s new dual-tranche US$ bond and sukuk issuance. We explore its structure, pricing, and impact on the GCC debt market.
Navigating IP Protection for Software and Innovation in Egypt
In Egypt, with growing tech ecosystem and increased emphasis on digital transformation, local and international businesses alike benefit from a structured IP strategy aligned with national legal requirements.
UAE Overhauls Trademark System: Lower Fees, Faster IP Protection Services
In October 2025, the UAE has introduced trademark reforms with reduced fees, new services, and expedited procedures to enhance accessibility and strengthen IP protection.
Digital Assets in the UAE: Evolving Legal Frameworks
As digital assets gain prominence in the UAE rapidly evolving financial landscape, the challenge of recovering crypto in cases of fraud or misappropriation is coming to the forefront.
