Category: Legal Updates
New CBUAE Law No. 6 of 2025: A Consolidated Overhaul of the UAE Financial Regulatory Framework
The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business (the New CBUAE Law), issued on 8 September 2025, published on 15...
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Emerging Companies Market at Kuwait Stock Exchange: A Practical Legal Framework for SME Growth and Capital Access
Kuwait has developed a structured and proportionate pathway for small and medium-sized enterprises “SMEs” to access public capital through the Emerging Companies Market “ECM” at the Kuwait Stock Exchange “KSE”. Established as a dedicated listing...
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Establishment of the Public Prosecution for Banking Affairs: Strengthening financial Crime enforcement in Kuwait
Kuwait is taking a major step toward strengthening the integrity of its financial system with the announced establishment of a specialized Public Prosecution for Banking Affairs, which is expected to commence operations in 2026. The...
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Kuwait’s New Narcotics Law: A Modern Regulatory Framework for Public Health, Compliance, and Controlled Substances
Kuwait has entered a transformative phase in its public-health and compliance architecture with the issuance of Decree-Law No. 159 of 2025, effective December 14, 2025, a comprehensive overhaul of the narcotics, psychotropics, and chemical-precursor regime,...
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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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