UAE Competition Law: Market Definition Decoded
Key Takeaways The Guidelines on Relevant Market Definition, published in July 2026, provide the clearest indication yet of how UAE authorities will approach market definition—a foundational step in any competition analysis.• Market definition directly determines...
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Egypt’s New Model Work Regulations Are Now in Force: What You Need to Know
On 28 July 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labour issued Ministerial Decree No. 162 of 2026 (the “Internal Regulation Decree“), establishing the general rules governing internal work regulations under the new Labour Law No. 14...
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The UAE Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority: What It Means for AI, Data, and Digital Governance
Introduction On 14 June 2026, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the establishment of the UAE Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is a single national body reporting directly to...
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GLA & Company Acts as UAE Legal Counsel in Starry Sea $400 Million Deal
Dubai, 22 August 2026: GLA & Company, the leading MENA-based regional law firm, is proud to announce that it served as UAE legal counsel to Starry Sea Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: SSEA), a Cayman Islands special...
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GLA & Co Expands with Launch of Iraq Office; Mohammed Norri Joins as Head of Office
GLA & Company (“GLA & Co“), the leading Arab Civil law firm in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced a significant expansion of its regional footprint with the official launch of its Iraq...
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CBK Restricts the Use of Structures Built on State-Owned Land as Collateral
Introduction On 9 August 2026, the Central Bank of Kuwait (“CBK“) issued Circular No. 2/105/ addressed to all local banks, investment companies, and finance companies (the “Circular”). The Circular directs that plots of land established...
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Kuwait Updates its UBO Rules: What Ministerial Decision No. 156 of 2026 Means for Companies and Investors
On 30 July 2026, Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MOCI”) issued Ministerial Decision No. 156 of 2026, amending Ministerial Decision No. 4 of 2023 on procedures for identifying the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”). The...
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Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026 on Combating Commercial Concealment
On 2 August 2026, the State of Kuwait promulgated Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026 Concerning Combating Commercial Concealment (the “Law”). The Law represents the first standalone legislative instrument in Kuwait to criminalize commercial concealment commonly...
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Decree Law No. 67 of 2026: The Corporatization of Kuwait’s Oil Sector
On 28 June 2026, Decree-Law No. 67 of 2026 was published in Kuwait Al-Yawm (Issue 1797), with effect from the date of publication, amending Decree-Law No. 6 of 1980 establishing Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (“KPC”). The...
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