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In a recent announcement, the Saudi General Authority of Competition (GAC) has relaxed its previous financial threshold requirement to enhance the investment climate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

When it comes to business and the law, risk refers to the potential for liability. Businesses can face many different types of legal risks, from employment-related litigation to product liability.

サウジアラビア王国において2016年5月2日、新会社法が施行されました。同改正法は会社が維持すべき法定準備金の減額などを内容としていま

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...

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.

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update. This month, we shine a spotlight on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a market that continues to undergo transformative legal and regulatory reforms as it advances...

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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.