Category: Legal Updates
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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Kuwaiti Decree No. 195 of 2025 concerning Foreign Ownership of Real Estate by Companies and Investment Funds in the State of Kuwait
In line with Kuwait’s vision to develop its real estate investment environment and regulate non-Kuwaiti participation in this vital sector, Decree No. 195 of 2025 (the “Decree”) was issued to strike a balance between attracting...
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A New Era for Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: Key Insights from the Draft Arbitration Law
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step forward in reshaping its arbitration landscape with the release of the Draft Arbitration Law. This development reflects Riyadh’s broader ambitions under Vision 2030 to become...
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Kuwait Merger Control: Practical Guidance and Impact of the 2025 Constitutional Court Ruling
This year, Kuwait’s merger control regime has been reshaped by legislative reforms and constitutional challenges. The framework now requires close attention to the scope of notifiable transactions, the financial thresholds that trigger a filing obligation,...
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