The Libyan Trademark Office has just issued the first registration certificate in 30 years. This development comes as a result of the Ministerial Resolution No. 316 of May 2009 to modify the form of the trademark registration certificate.

Al Tamimi & Company, in conjunction with the Dubai Land Department provided an Update on Property Laws & Regulations in Dubai on 27 January 2009 at the Godolphin Ballroom, Emirates Towers.

On 19 September 2025, the FTA issued Public Clarification No. CTP008 addressing the corporate tax treatment of family wealth management structures.

Enables any party to a labor dispute to request amicable settlement within set timelines from dispute inception before the designated committee.

Decree Law No. 148 of 2025 amends selected provisions of Law No. 20 of 2014 governing electronic transactions ("Electronic Transactions Law"). The amendment advances Kuwait's...

In the last 12 months alone, the State of Kuwait has issued requests for qualifications for a multitude of large-scale infrastructure projects, the costs of which are likely to be in the tens of billions of dinars.

It is a pleasure to introduce this special edition of Law Update, focused on legal and regulatory developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Having spent many years working across the GCC and in KSA...

As we enter 2025, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region finds itself at a critical juncture in its journey toward growth and transformation. Countries across the region are embracing significant legal and regulatory reforms that will shape the economic and social landscape for years to come.

The UAE Patent Office is currently facing the challenge of clearing the backlog of pending patent and the design applications filed in the UAE.

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

Organizes labor inspections to ensure compliance, consistent with judicial rules and inspection controls at labor directorates.

On 26 November 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 4330 of 2025 (the "Decision") promulgating the Regulation of Foreign Filming in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The Ministry of Labour (the "MOL") has issued an important directive affecting the termination of Omani national employees in the private sector.

Effective 22 January 2018, the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the United Arab Emirates (‘MOHAP') issued a Ministerial Resolution that provides for the fast-track registration of...

The KSA Insurance Authority ("IA") requires foreign reinsurers that underwrite or renew contracts covering Saudi Arabia risks to complete registration on the IA's designated electronic platform...

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission has issued a comprehensive framework to enable Non‑Terrestrial Network (NTN) services—advancing satellite...

Welcome to the October edition of Law Update. This month, our sector focus turns to Africa and Asia—two regions that are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the global economy...

The media has been buzzing with speculation and predictions following the UAE Cabinet's decision to (i) allow 100% foreign ownership by global investors in the UAE mainland; and (ii) grant 10 year residence visas ...

Abu Dhabi continues its commitment to maintaining a sustainable and visually appealing urban environment with the enforcement of new regulations under Abu Dhabi Law No. 2/2012.

Real estate remains one of the Middle East's most vital and transformative sectors, acting as a key driver of economic diversification and a magnet for both regional and international investment.