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An Overview of the UAE’s Media Law
Introduction The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has recently introduced Federal Law No. 55 of 2023 regarding the regulation of media (“Media Law”) aimed at regulating diverse media activities within the UAE. Objective The primary objective...
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New Egyptian Construction Violations Reconciliation and Regularisation Law
On 17 December 2023, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt issued Law no. 187 of 2023 promulgating the Construction Violations Reconciliation and Regularisation Law (the “Law”), in an effort to effectively conclude the...
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The All-New UAE Finance Leasing Law: A Revamp of an Already Fresh Idea
On 25 September 2023, the President of the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) issued Law no. 32 of 2023 on Finance Lease (the “New Law”), coming into effect on March 2024, repealing Finance Lease Law no....
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The UAE Corporate Tax Saga Continues: Cabinet and Minister Decisions to Paint a Vivid Picture of the Corporate Tax Law
Introduction In late 2022, the government of the United Arab of Emirates (“UAE”) revealed its plans for a complete overhauling of the current UAE tax regime. With the introduction of the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No....
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The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) issues the Implementing Regulations for the Law of Payments and Payment Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has recently announced the issuance of the Implementing Regulations for the Law of Payments and Payment Services, with the aim of enhancing the soundness and efficiency of Saudi Arabia’s payment...
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GLA Welcomes Dr. Julian Awwad
GLA & Co is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Julian Awwad to our corporate practice team in a leading role as Legal Director. Dr. Julian will be based in the Kuwait office of...
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The 2023 UAE Tax Regime – More Dynamics and a Broader Scope
Introduction to the issue In September 2022, the UAE enacted two major tax legislations. The Cabinet issued its Decision No. 85 of 2022 on the Determination of Tax Domicile on 2 September 2022 (“Tax Domicile...
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Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali
Diwali is a “festival of lights” and a celebration with friends, family and relatives. It symbolises the spiritual victory of good and evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. We wish everyone a very...
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We Are Hiring
GLA & Company has fast become one of the top regional law firms in the GCC and greater MENA region with direct offices in three cities and affiliates in two others in the key jurisdictions...
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