Other Briefings
Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising
New child social media restrictions across the Gulf are set to fundamentally reshape the region’s digital advertising ecosystem. By restricting data collection, targeted advertising, and platform access for minors, regulators are effectively dismantling one of the most lucrative segments of the digital economy.
Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach
The UAE Central Bank’s Customer Protection Regulation (CPR) represents a structural shift from prudential supervision toward a consumer-centric regulatory model. For financial institutions, this evolution introduces higher compliance expectations, expanded regulatory scope, and increased accountability in customer-facing operations.
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Businesses Need to Know
UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments give companies greater flexibility in ownership structures, fundraising, shareholder exits, and more.
Qatar Tightens Rules for Representative Offices and Advisory Firms
Qatar has introduced new rules for representative offices and wholesale advisory firms, clarifying permitted activities and strengthening supervision for financial institutions.
Partner Exit from a UAE Company: Key Legal Steps and Considerations
A partner exit from a UAE company can significantly affect ownership, management authority, and regulatory compliance. Whether triggered by strategic differences, financial restructuring, or personal circumstances, businesses must follow specific legal and administrative procedures to ensure a smooth transition and avoid future disputes.
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know
The UAE had introduced significant reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, expanding flexibility for LLC share structures, strengthening investor exit rights, and enabling company re-domiciliation between mainland and free zones.
UAE E-Invoicing Mandate: A Step-by-Step Compliance Checklist for Businesses Ahead of 2026–2027 Implementation
The UAE will introduce mandatory e-invoicing for businesses through a phased rollout between 2026 and 2027, requiring invoices to be issued in structured XML format and transmitted through accredited service providers on the Peppol network. The reform, led by the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority, aims to improve tax transparency, strengthen VAT compliance, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s New Investment Law: Implications for Market Entry Strategy
Saudi Arabia’s shift from a licensing-based foreign investment regime to a registration model represents more than administrative simplification. It signals a structural reorientation of how market access, regulatory control, and investor responsibility are balanced.
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.
