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.
Global Shocks Spur Energy Policy and Spending Surge: Implications for the Gulf
Global energy shocks are reinforcing the Gulf’s central role in stabilizing markets while accelerating policy shifts toward diversification and energy transition. For businesses and investors, this creates a dual landscape of short-term opportunities in hydrocarbons alongside growing pressure to invest in resilience, clean energy, and new industrial value chains.
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.
Hormuz Disruptions: How GCC Economies Are Reconfiguring Cargo Routes
Rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have forced GCC economies to rapidly diversify logistics networks and trade routes. As of April 2026, governments and shipping operators across the Gulf are relying on east-coast ports, Red Sea pipelines, overland transport corridors, and strategic reserves to maintain supply chains. While these measures have improved resilience, they also highlight the structural dependence of regional trade on one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
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 Tightens Tax Procedures Regulations Effective April 1, 2026
The UAE introduced updated tax procedures regulations effective April 1, 2026, tightening rules on voluntary disclosures, refunds, record retention, and audits. Businesses must strengthen compliance systems and documentation practices.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s New Employment Contract and Wage Enforcement System: What Employers Need to Know
Saudi Arabia’s latest labor law reforms introduce unified employment contracts, digital compliance systems, and stronger wage enforcement. Learn how the new regulations affect employer compliance and workforce management in the Kingdom.
