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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.

Unfortunate incidents may happen to employees while they are still employed. In the event of their passing, what happens to their entitlements?

Effective from 1 May 2024, a new Federal Decree-Law No. (51) of 2023 concerning Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy will replace the Federal Decree-Law No. (9) of 2016 on Bankruptcy.

Beginning 2023, the Law governing Family Businesses in the UAE came into force. The Law stipulated that a special judicial committee will be formed, in each Emirate, to handle the settlement of disputes related to these family businesses. Dubai has now established such Committee.

Almost two months ago, HH Sheikh Mohamad bin Rashid, UAE's Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the Cabinet has approved a new End of Services Scheme (EoSS) for private sector and free zones establishments. Here's what we know so far about the new scheme.

The UAE Arbitration has been amended pursuant to a law recently enacted. Three key changes have been introduced with these amendments that will impact and enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the arbitration law.

A group of persons can now be contributors or participants in a real estate shareholding development project and get ownership of shares in return.

After two decades of implementing the Oman Labour Law ("old law"), the Sultanate of Oman follows the lead of other GCC nations in revamping its legislation and enacts a new Labour Law ("new law").

In 2021, Saudi Arabia promulgated the Law of Execution before the Board of Grievances; pursuant to which the Board was delegated to determine the enforcement date of the Law.

HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, promulgated a Law subjecting branches of foreign banks, operating in the Emirate of Sharjah, to a new income tax.