Other Briefings
Dubai Launches New Crypto Framework in DIFC
The DFSA has implemented major updates to its Crypto Token framework in the DIFC, shifting responsibility for token suitability assessments from the regulator to authorised firms and removing the list of Recognised Crypto Tokens.
UAE Civil Transactions Law Updates: Age Limits, Contracts, Expats Assets Implications
The UAE Civil Transactions Law has been comprehensively amended to modernize legal capacity, contracts, asset treatment, compensation, and corporate structures, with the reforms expected to take effect from June 1, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Adopts Financial Oversight Law: What Businesses Should Know
Saudi Arabia adopted a new Financial Oversight Law signaling a clear move toward stronger oversight of public funds, financial infrastructure.
UAE Unveils Sweeping Capital Markets Reform with Two New Federal Decree Laws
By aligning its capital markets regulatory framework with global best practices, the UAE is positioning itself to compete more effectively.
Saudi Arabia Launches “Saudi Properties” Platform Ahead of Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law
Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Properties platform as a centralized digital gateway to prepare for the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law taking effect in January 2026.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Banking and Payment Fees Under New Guide
Saudi Arabia New Fees Guide introduces lower and capped charges across banking and payment services, strengthening consumer protection, financial inclusion, and digital adoption under Vision 2030.
GCC Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Risks: Regulatory Responses
Financial crimes and cybersecurity risks are rising across the GCC as digital transformation surfaces across key sectors. Regulators are responding with tighter oversight and stronger cybersecurity and financial crime compliance requirements.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulatory Framework for Private Schools with New Infrastructure Standards and On-Campus Housing Option
Saudi Arabia has introduced new municipal standards for private schools, tightening infrastructure, planning, and safety requirements while expanding regulatory oversight.
Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need to Know
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
Cheques framework in the UAE boosts commercial certainty with faster controls, reshaping how firms manage cash flow and credit risks.
