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The Capital Market Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi has recently issued its guidelines on the listing of real estate contributions' certificates on financial markets.

Investors may soon enjoy quick and easy steps to set up new businesses in Dubai. Their "journey" is about to get a lot better !

Personal Data Protection Law No. 24 of 2023 is in force as of 17 March of 2024 and will apply retroactively to processed or collected data prior to its enforcement date.

"Sanadak" is centralized unit that will examine consumer complaints against financial institutions and insurance companies.

The Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology (MTCIT) has released the long-awaited Executive Regulation of the Omani Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority has released Updated Regulations on Data Privacy (Resolution No. 26 of 2024)

The UAE's Strides in Anti-Money Laundering: Cabinet Resolutions No. (109) and No. (132) of 2023

Abu Dhabi welcomes arbitrateAD. The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Center (arbitrateAD) has released its Arbitration Rules 2024, which outline the guidelines for arbitration proceedings administrated by the center.

The New Law is issued by his Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to implement AI innovation and policies related to research, infrastructure, and investments in Abu Dhabi.

Kuwait has approved a long-awaited legal change that will shape the country’s economy for the coming years.

The new Federal Decree-Law No. (43) of 2023 will repeal and replace the existing maritime law Federal Law No. (26) of 1981 Concerning Commercial Maritime Law. It comes into force on 29 March 2024.

As of 01 January 2024, the import and trade of single-use products and most plastic bags (with few exceptions) is prohibited. Non-compliance with the new rules may result in fines.