GLA & Company is proud to once again join forces with Chambers and Partners as a contributing author to the 2026 Merger Control Global Practice Guides for the MENA region — a go-to resource for businesses, investors, and legal professionals tracking the region’s fast-evolving competition law landscape.

Building on our successful contributions in previous years, our competition law team has once again authored the merger control chapters for Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, providing businesses, investors, and legal professionals with practical insights into the latest regulatory developments across these key jurisdictions.

This year’s chapters were authored by Alex Saleh (Managing Partner), Asad Ahmad (Partner & Head of Antitrust & Competition), Khaled Al Khashab (Senior Associate), Khaled Abu Orabi (Senior Associate), Omar Halbouni (Associate), Shahad Al Humaidani (Associate), Khaled Al Makhezeem (Associate), Mounir Hany (Associate), and Liana Rashid (Trainee Lawyer).

The 2026 guides offer a comprehensive overview of the merger control regimes in each jurisdiction, covering:

• Legislation and enforcing authorities
• Jurisdiction
• The procedure from notification to clearance
• The substance of the review
• Prohibitions and remedies
• Ancillary restraints and related transactions
• Third-party rights
• Confidentiality and cross-border co-operation
• Appeals and judicial review
• Foreign direct investment and subsidies review

As merger control frameworks across the MENA region continue to evolve, staying informed is essential for businesses navigating complex cross-border transactions. Our contribution reflects GLA & Company’s ongoing commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused legal insights and supporting clients in understanding and complying with competition laws throughout the region.

We are delighted to continue partnering with Chambers and Partners on this leading global publication and extend our appreciation to our dedicated team for their continued expertise and commitment.

Access the 2026 Merger Control Practice Guides:

• Merger Control 2026 – Egypt | Chambers and Partners
• Merger Control 2026 – Kuwait | Chambers and Partners
• Merger Control 2026 – Saudi Arabia | Chambers and Partners
• Merger Control 2026 – United Arab Emirates | Chambers and Partners

We invite you to explore the guides below for practical insights into the latest merger control developments across the MENA region and encourage you to reach out to our competition law team with any questions on how these developments may affect your business.