When AI Goes Wrong (Video)

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has taken the position that Bitcoin is now illegal in Saudi Arabia. SAMA published a warning drafted by its Standing Committee

Saudi Arabia continues to attract attention from global fintech and digital asset operators assessing cross-border expansion models.

Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority has published the Kingdom's first national framework for managing artificial intelligence risks, establishing a comprehensive governance approach that combines Islamic values with international best practices. The framework provides government and private organisations with a structured methodology for identifying, assessing, treating and monitoring AI risks across all sectors, while supporting the country's Vision 2030 and National Data and AI Strategy.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has issued a new draft law on artificial intelligence ("Draft Law")...

As the region's digital economy continues to expand, 2026 is set to be a year of implementation and active supervision.

The financial technology (fintech) industry has been rapidly growing in Saudi Arabia, driven by innovation and the country's vision to diversify its economy under Vision 2030.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres have moved from niche technology topics to central elements of national energy and infrastructure planning.

Saudi Arabia's focus on cybersecurity is longstanding. Before the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Authority in October 2017, there were already two national centers for information security, ...

Saudi Arabia enforces some of the strictest cybercrime laws in the region to protect citizens, businesses, and government infrastructure.

Taking into account the current focus on artificial intelligence, which has rapidly evolved over the past two years—and despite the fact that AI has been of interest for more than a hundred years—the past two years...

On 1 November 2025, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology issued Ministerial Decree No. 816 of 2025 (the "Executive Regulations")...

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

On 7 October 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) published for public consultation draft Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds...

Applies to all sectors and exemptions may be granted by the competent authority. Foreign workers must obtain a work permit and be duly admitted and resident for work; employers cannot employ foreigners without a permit.

On 29 December 2025, the Bahraini Cabinet approved the introduction of Corporate Income Tax ("CIT") in Bahrain, with implementation anticipated from 2027.

On 26 November 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 4330 of 2025 (the "Decision") promulgating the Regulation of Foreign Filming in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) introduced amendments to the regulations and standards for advertising health services, medical products...

Having a website is essential for any business wishing to have an online presence. In doing so, brand owners are well advised to take control of their domain name management.

Transformation of SWCC into the Saudi Water Authority centralises regulation, advances mega desalination projects, introduces stricter compliance, and opens the sector to private investment...

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance limited the scope of a land mortgage after finding that the financing bank had failed to channel the full loan proceeds...