In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia competition law is now a critical issue for many undertakings as the competition watchdog CCP is becoming more and more active.

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...

The Saudi General Authority for Competition's (GAC) has over the past years substantially increased enforcement of the Kingdom's antitrust and merger control rules.

In February 2025, the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) granted conditional approval for a transaction. This marks the third time that they imposed remedies, since the Kingdom's new merger control.

Consumer protection—as competition law—is an evolving area of law in Saudi Arabia. Historically, the Kingdom did not have specific, codified laws solely dedicated to consumer protection.

Licensing agreements occupy a structurally ambiguous position in merger control. They sit between asset acquisitions and ordinary commercial contracts.

On 1 July 2024 the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) announced proposed changes to their merger guidelines, which will enter into effect on 1 August.

Following a public consultation process initiated in July 2024 the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) published the 5th edition of their Merger Guidelines on 8 April 2025.

Last March, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced a new Competition Act

On July 1, 2024, the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) announced key amendments to its merger guidelines. These updates introduce several significant changes...

Saudi Arabia has recently approved a new Competition law, which is expected to implement further restrictions and monitor all competition acts.

The General Authority for Competition in Saudi Arabia (the GAC) has issued updated guidelines on the assessment of economic concentrations.

The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) issued new guidelines that provide a detailed framework for assessing anti-competitive agreements under the Competition Law and its Executive Regulations.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in fostering a competitive market environment through the enactment and enforcement...

On July 1, 2024, Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Competition (GAC) released a new, fifth edition of its Merger Control Guidelines—an important update that businesses, investors, and legal advisors should carefully...

The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) has issued new guidelines on anti-competitive agreements under the Saudi Competition Law and its Executive Regulations.

In our article "Understanding the New Landscape: A Comparative Analysis of UAE and KSA Competition Laws" we delve into the nuances of the updated UAE competition law and the established framework in KSA.

On 1 November 2023, the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) announced amendments to the Saudi merger control notification threshold, adding a local turnover requirement ...

The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) continues to develop its antitrust and competition regulatory framework to bring it in line with international standards.

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