New regulations, including reinsurers, are on the horizon for the UAE's fast-growing insurance market, according to Mr Ibrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Director General of the UAE Insurance Authority (IA).

Did you know that you're actually meant to get time-and-a-half when you work on public holidays? This and more below…

BSA are often instructed by the London market for coverage advice pending disputes between cedant and reinsurers. Many of those treaty terms will be governed...

In light of the continuing spread of novel coronavirus worldwide, and with efforts undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman to curb this unprecedented pandemic and try to contain and mitigate its effects

In April 2019, the new Commercial Companies Law (the "New CCL") entered into force and repealed the previous Commercial Companies Law (Law No. 4/1974) in its entirety.

The Saudi Arabian Vision 2030 is predicated on the development and diversification of the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia). To realise Vision 2030, the Saudi Arabian...

The issue of the lapse of an employee's right to claim labour entitlements is one of the most complex matters in practical application and employment relationships.

The UAE has made significant improvements in combating financial crimes with the introduction of a new Federal Decree-Law, bringing vital updates to its Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing...

The rise in the number of companies facing severe financial distress is an unavoidable fact of today's economic market.

Resolution No 34/2019 – For the Issue of Unified Healthcare Insurance Policy Form

The Coronavirus pandemic currently facing the world has led governments to impose precautionary measures to curb its spread. The Government of the Sultanate of Oman...

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ("MHRSD") has issued several resolutions and directives to deal with the measures taken in relation to employee entitlements during COVID-19.

The laws around consumer protection in the UAE are continuously evolving and on 25 November 2020, the UAE Central Bank issued the Circular No 8 of 2020...

As of November 12th, 2018, the following Laws and Regulations are effective

Driving instructors who fail to honour contracts with learners could be fined up to OMR2,000 and put behind bars for a year, the Public Prosecution in Oman has warned.

So you've moved to Dubai and you've landed a sweet new job. You're telling your mates about all the great perks – but as you compare notes with your fellow expats, you soon realise you might...

The connection between Kuwait's proposed tax amendments, including the introduction of a 15% corporate tax rate effective from 1 January 2025...

Dubai has proven itself to be a pioneer in the field of real estate development through its innovative work in the process of selling off-plan real estate units.

A new year brings New Year's Resolutions. With corporate tax laws and guides still being drafted and published as we speak, making smart tax moves now brings benefits in uncertain times.

Following the guidance of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Real Estate General Authority ("REGA") has announced a new package...