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On July 14, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule “Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations” (Final Rule) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774) to significantly improve the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

It was already clear by the time President Trump addressed the assembled White House press corps on Tuesday 8th May that the US was going to put some sort of dent in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt closed transport links with Qatar from Tuesday 6 June 2017.

A raft of UAE anti-money laundering guidance has been published recently. Rima Mrad examines the key provisions and their impact on Licensed Financial Institutions and other organisations.

We all have read in our childhood or seen in movies that how centuries ago, to enter a kingdom, a merchant with his merchandise had to give some gift to the king.

Prolonged shipping disruptions and energy market volatility stemming from the Middle East conflict are forcing businesses to reassess their contractual frameworks beyond temporary force majeure claims. As foreseeability increases and operational challenges persist, companies must navigate complex questions of contractual adaptation, sanctions compliance, and the interplay between English law principles and Middle Eastern civil law systems.

Over the years, representing companies that source products from foreign countries has provided me with valuable insights into effective risk mitigation strategies.

On September 2, 2025, the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") issued its widely anticipated Final Rule "Relaxing Export Controls for Syria" (the "BIS Rule") that substantially eases export...

Following on from our Iran Sanctions series, a selection of Clyde & Co's leading regional experts give their views on the unfolding picture across the Middle East and North Africa.

As a region, the Middle East witnesses constant development across a spectrum of financial crime issues.

The main law governing money laundering in Saudi Arabia is Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 80/1439, approving the Anti‐Money Laundering Law (the "AML"), and its Implementing Regulations

Iraq has historically proven to be a challenging market for investors.

The Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 ("New AML Law") was issued on 30 September 2025 and came into effect on 14 October 2025.

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has a complex sanctions regime based on a variety of sources. Sanctions are based on diverse interests, including political, economic and national security interests.

When importing, governmental and semi-governmental entities are required to apply for customs client codes from the client's happiness department through available online channels...

Against a backdrop of rising military conflict across the world, people, assets and supply chains are at risk. Here we explore the business impact of the war in the Middle East, although the general points are applicable globally.