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...

It should be noted that the class action related to the investors before the IPO stage described above.

SAGIA and the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment have recently implemented new regulations that will affect the processing of many government services

The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA"), his Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved the decision of allowing Foreign Engineering Consultancy Companies...

Over the years the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has become a place of interest for many investors around the world. For businesses wishing to expand into international markets, KSA is the perfect choice.

The new Saudi Companies Law has introduced "non-profit companies" as a form of companies that can be established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the purpose of these companies not being profit oriented.

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.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) provides a powerful, yet often underutilized, privacy feature: the Private Register. This allows entities to keep the names of shareholders, directors, and other role-holders...

It is no secret that Saudi Arabia is becoming a hot spot for franchising in the Middle East.

Family businesses have stood as cornerstones of Saudi Arabia's economy, contributing substantially to its growth and stability. Nonetheless, despite the array of advantages inherent in running a family business...

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 develop the industrial sector by improving the relevant industrial systems and legislation.

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 Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a leading global business hub, has introduced two innovative license categories: Special Purpose Vehicle...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented urban development, characterized by the construction of residential...

On 8 October 2019, the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia approved the Saudi Commercial Franchise Law under Cabinet Decision No. 122/1441 (the "CFL"), which will take effect in April 2020.