Category: Legal Updates
GLA & Co Advises Aayan Leasing & Investment on KD 40 Million Credit Facility
GLA & Company is pleased to announce its role in advising Aayan Leasing & Investment Co. (K.S.C.P.) on a significant credit facility agreement valued at KD 40 million with a leading local bank in Kuwait....
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Qatar’s Movable Collateral Registry Explained: Legal Framework and Practical Insights
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to secure credit due to a lack of real estate, securities and other easily securitized assets. Recognizing this limitation, the State of Qatar recently established a modern, centralized...
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The UAE’s 2025 Overhaul of the Commercial Companies Law: What companies Need to Know
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 introduces a wide-ranging set of amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021). The reforms clarify the interface between onshore and free-zone regimes, strengthen the...
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Navigating Hotel Management Agreements in Dubai: Key Legal Risks and Owner Protections
Entering into a hotel management agreement (“HMA”) in Dubai is a high-stakes decision for any property owner. The emirate’s hospitality sector operates under a complex regulatory framework overseen by multiple authorities, including the Dubai Department...
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How safe is your SAFE in the QFC?
The State of Qatar and the Qatar Financial Centre have undergone rapid development in the world of venture capital and technology startups. As of this writing, there are no fewer than 8 leading regional and...
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Kuwait’s New Notarization Law: Modernizing Powers of Attorney and Ending Indefinite Validity
Kuwait has taken a significant leap toward modernizing its notarization system with the issuance of Decree Law No. 147 of 2025, which amends provisions of Law No. 10 of 2020 on notarization. The new law...
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Kuwait Enacts Decree-Law No. 148 of 2025 Amending the Electronic Transactions Law
NEWS ALERT! The State of Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. 148 of 2025, introducing substantial amendments to Law No. 20 of 2014 on Electronic Transactions (the Electronic Transactions Law). The reform broadens the Law’s scope...
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Gac’s Expanded Investigatory Powers: Common Antitrust Pitfalls Under The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia’s Competition Regime
The Saudi Competition Law (Royal Decree No. (M/75) of 1440H, as amended) (the “Competition Law”) and its Implementing Regulations (the “Regulations”) have been in force for a substantive period, establishing a comprehensive legal framework (the...
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Kuwait’s AI Revolution: Law, Cloud, and Cybersecurity at the Core of Digital Transformation
Kuwait is positioning itself as a leading regional jurisdiction in integrating artificial intelligence and cloud into the digital economy. Government‑backed collaborations with Microsoft and Google have been announced to advance AI‑enabled cloud capabilities and deploy productivity...
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