Other Briefings
An Introduction to Doing Business in the UAE 2025 – New Publication Out Now
An Introduction to Doing Business in the UAE 2025 is your definitive resource for understanding and succeeding in one of the world’s most vibrant business environments.
Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024: Implications for Qatar’s Construction Sector and Private Enterprises
Qatar’s new Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024, effective from April 2025, will necessitate strategic adjustments to recruitment, training, and compliance frameworks for private sector firms.
Navigating Trade License Renewal in Dubai
Understanding the trade license renewal process in Dubai is crucial for businesses to maintain compliance and avoid fines, blacklisting, and operational disruptions.
Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law: A Cornerstone of Vision 2030 Reforms
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law, effective December 16, 2023, codifies Shari’ah principles and aligns with international standards, aiming to enhance legal certainty and attract investments as part of Vision 2030.
Managing Construction Disputes in the United Arab Emirates: A Quick Guide
We briefly outline the frameworks, methods, and considerations for managing construction disputes in the UAE.
Guide to International Arbitration in Qatar
The Arbitration Law (Law No. 2 of 2017) represents Qatar’s first standalone legislation governing arbitration.
Strengthening UAE-India Economic Partnership: The 2024 Bilateral Investment Treaty
The 2024 UAE-India Bilateral Investment Treaty replaces the 2013 Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) that expired in September this year. We discuss key provisions of the BIT that aims to balance investor protections with state regulatory autonomy.
UAE’s New Organizational Framework to Combat Financial Crimes
Amending its organizational framework to combat financial crimes, the UAE has established the NAMLCFTC, which replaces the Executive Office of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law and Regulatory Framework
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), effective September 14, 2024, requires organizations to follow comprehensive guidelines from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to ensure data privacy compliance.
A Guide to AML/CFT Compliance and Reporting in the UAE
This guide provides an overview of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance requirements for Financial Institutions (FIs) and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the UAE, reporting best practices, and area-wise supervisory authorities.
