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Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Law Update. This month, we spotlight the continued relevance and growing influence of English law across the MENA...

An effective dispute resolution system is essential for companies to have confidence that if they need to take steps to protect the value of their assets, those steps are accessible and effective.

The Saudi Construction sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Kingdom.

Cases currently adjudicated before the General Courts may not be transferred to the Commercial Courts.

The claimant had provided services to the defendant which were completed by 17 December 2013.

In 2025, Saudi Arabia is undertaking substantial reforms to its commercial laws, with a primary focus on company formation, operational procedures, and corporate governance.

Companies in Saudi Arabia must disclose their Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information at incorporation and confirm or update it when renewing their Commercial Registration. Failure to comply can result in penalties, including fines of up to SAR 500,000 for repeated violations.

Looking ahead, information security spending across the MENA region is projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2025, a 14% rise from 2024 levels

Vision 2030 and its recent ongoing drive in Saudi Arabia to privatise public assets, deregulate and diversify the economy have resulted in a need to develop a dynamic legal and regulatory platform...

In a groundbreaking decision that upholds the principles of justice and accountability, the Dubai Court of Appeal has acquitted the CEO and COO of a company accused of embezzling AED 10 million in a case linked to a commercial dispute exceeding AED 80 million.

In January 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce announced substantial amendments to the Saudi commercial agency and distributorship regime through a new Commercial Agency Law.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to attract foreign investment by creating numerous opportunities and facilities for investors, with the aim of economic expansion and strengthening the Kingdom's economic infrastructure.

The Commercial Maritime Law consists of 391 articles.

With a population in excess of 30 million people, many of whom are young, rich and tech-savvy consumers, it is no surprise that experts hold high hopes f ...

Under Saudi Arabia's Civil Transactions Law (2023), parties have several remedies for breach of contract, including compensation and specific performance.

The Agencies Law establishes a comprehensive framework that govern the relationship between the KSA Agent and foreign principal.

On June 13th 2023, the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the Kingdom's new Civil Transaction Law, marking a significant shift from Sharia law to a codified legal system. The law took effect on June 19th 2023, following a grace period of six months...