Category: Legal Updates
Expanding Beyond the Free Zone: A Legal Insight into Executive Council of Dubai Resolution No. 11 of 2025
The Executive Council of Dubai (the “Council”) issued Resolution no. 11 of 2025 (the “Resolution”), introducing a legal framework that permits Free Zone licensed entities to carry out business activities outside their respective Free Zones within...
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Key Takes from the new Egyptian Labour Law
After years of anticipation, the Egyptian Parliament’s House of Representatives has officially passed a new Labour Law (“New Labour Law”), marking a significant overhaul of the country’s labour regulations. The long-anticipated legislation introduces key reforms...
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GLA & Co is proud to sponsor the ALM General Counsel Conference Middle East 2025
As part of our participation, our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, will be moderating a session titled “The General Counsel’s Evolution: Navigating Change in a Dynamic Corporate Landscape.” This interactive session will explore how technological innovation,...
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Kuwait’s Enforcement Reform: Arrest and Detention for Evasive Debtors
The State of Kuwait issued its major legislative reform to Law No. 38 of 1980 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law (the “Procedural Law”) under Decree-Law No. 59 of 2025 (the “Decree Law“), introducing...
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Green Bonds and Sustainable Financing: The UAE’s Vision for a Greener Future
Introduction Green and sustainability-linked bonds are financial instruments designed to support environmentally friendly and sustainable projects. These bonds have gained significant traction in recent years, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has emerged...
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New KSA Merger Control Guidelines; Threshold Update
Introduction The Saudi General Authority for Competition (“GAC”) has issued Version 5 of its Economic Concentration Guidelines (February 2025), outlining notification requirements for both local and foreign transactions under GAC’s merger control regime (the “Guidelines“)....
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Risk Assessment Guideline for Transferring Personal Data Outside KSA: Key Updates
On February 2025 the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) released the Risk Assessment Guidelines for Transferring Personal Data Outside Saudi Arabia. These guidelines provide a structured framework to assess the risks associated with transferring...
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Merger Control in Qatar: A Unique Approach in the MENA region
Overview Qatar’s competition law regime is unique in the region, especially with respect to merger control. Unlike Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and others, the Qatar Competition Law (Law No. 19 of 2006) does not currently...
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Dubai Courts’ Reaffirmation of the “Without Prejudice” Principle: The Pledge Toward a Harmonious Settlement of Conflicts
In a recent development, Dubai courts have reiterated their unwavering and unqualified support of the ‘without prejudice’ principle, which serves as a central pillar in the arbitrational practice of safeguarding the strict confidentiality of all...
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