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Economic Courts and Merger Control: Kuwait’s Latest Reforms Explained
On 8 September 2026, Kuwait issued Decree-Law No. 88 of 2026 on the Establishment of Economic Courts, marking a significant milestone for the country’s commercial justice system. Published in the Kuwait Official Gazette on 13...
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GLA & Co. Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Banking Regulation in Egypt for Practical Law
GLA & Co. is pleased to announce the publication of “Banking Regulation in Egypt: Overview”, a Country Q&A guide authored for Practical Law (Thomson Reuters), providing a high-level overview of the governance and supervision of...
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Merger Control in Kuwait: A Data-Driven Analysis
Click this link to the report: Merger Control in Kuwait: A Data-Driven Analysis Report Publication Date: September 2026 Overview Merger Control in Kuwait: A Data-Driven Analysis is a comprehensive empirical study examining the evolution and...
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From Compliance to Capital: How Egypt’s PDPL Shapes Data Valuation
Introduction Data has shifted from an operational byproduct to a core driver of competitive advantage, profitability, and scalability in Egypt’s digital economy. Rapid digitalization, rising mobile penetration, digital payments, e-government initiatives, and the Central Bank...
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UAE Competition Law: Market Definition Decoded
Key Takeaways The Guidelines on Relevant Market Definition, published in July 2026, provide the clearest indication yet of how UAE authorities will approach market definition—a foundational step in any competition analysis.• Market definition directly determines...
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Egypt’s New Model Work Regulations Are Now in Force: What You Need to Know
On 28 July 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labour issued Ministerial Decree No. 162 of 2026 (the “Internal Regulation Decree“), establishing the general rules governing internal work regulations under the new Labour Law No. 14...
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The UAE Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority: What It Means for AI, Data, and Digital Governance
Introduction On 14 June 2026, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the establishment of the UAE Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is a single national body reporting directly to...
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GLA & Company Acts as UAE Legal Counsel in Starry Sea $400 Million Deal
Dubai, 22 August 2026: GLA & Company, the leading MENA-based regional law firm, is proud to announce that it served as UAE legal counsel to Starry Sea Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: SSEA), a Cayman Islands special...
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GLA & Co Expands with Launch of Iraq Office; Mohammed Norri Joins as Head of Office
GLA & Company (“GLA & Co“), the leading Arab Civil law firm in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced a significant expansion of its regional footprint with the official launch of its Iraq...
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