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.

On 3 May 2024, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority ZATCA announced amendments to the Real Estate Transaction Tax RETT Implementing Regulations.

The Commercial Maritime Law consists of 391 articles.

The General Authority for Competition ("GAC") in Saudi Arabia recently announced fines totaling SR14.89 million against six companies and establishments operating in the car and goods transport sector.

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.

On 7 October 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) published for public consultation draft Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds...

In a drive to train 6,000 Ministry of Justice (MoJ) employees, which began at the start of 2015, the MoJ announced that 175 employees received training this month in international judicial practices.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest economies in the Middle East and a market which has attracted more and more activity in the past six years.

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 ...

Middle Eastern economies continued to expand in 2023 with M&A activity in the region fuelled in large part by sovereign wealth funds and other government-owned entities.

In today's corporate landscape, sustainability is increasingly central to a company's impact and success. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 underscore

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

Transparency in ownership structures has become A fundamental requirement of the modern investment landscape. Merely knowing the registered Shareholder of a company is no longer sufficient for regulators or financial institutions. With the increasing sophistication of money laundering methods and the concealment of the origin of illicit funds through companies and legal entities, many jurisdictions have moved towards requiring companies to disclose the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”).