QFC Data Protection Office Imposes Financial Liabilities for Data Protection Breaches
In September of this year, the QFC Data Protection Office (“DPO”) announced that a QFC-licensed firm (“Firm”) was reprimanded and fined USD 150,000 for multiple breaches of the QFC Data Protection Regulations and Rules, issued...
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Qatar’s New Law No. 12 of 2024 on Qatarisation of Jobs in the Private Sector: Key Considerations for Businesses
Qatar’s Law No. 12 of 2024 (the “Qatarisation Law”), published in the October 2024 Official Gazette, is a landmark piece of legislation that follows a regional trend to promote local participation in the private sector....
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GLA & Co and Habib Al Mulla & Partners Invited to Shanghai to Strengthen Ties
Last week, a delegation from GLA & Company, one of the top Regional Law Firms in the MENA region, and Habib Al Mulla & Partners, the top Dispute Resolution law firm in the UAE, visited...
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GLA & Co. Welcomes Rana El-Nahal as Partner and Head of Corporate & M&A
GLA & Co. is pleased to welcome Rana El-Nahal as Partner and Regional Head of the Corporate/M&A Group. Rana brings over 16 years of experience advising on corporate matters and major local and cross-border M&A...
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GLA & Co Triumphs at the 5th Annual Legal Era Middle East Awards with 3 Big Wins
**Dubai, UAE – November 14, 2024** – GLA & Co, a rapidly growing law firm with a presence across the Middle East, has achieved remarkable success at the 5th Annual Legal Era Middle East Awards,...
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Navigating Qatar’s Foreign Investment Law: Opportunities and Challenges
In recent years, the State of Qatar has implemented a number of economic reforms consistent with regional trends—including the liberalization of foreign direct investment (“FDI”), allowing foreign investors 100% ownership of companies incorporated in the...
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GLA & Co. welcomes Mohammed Almandeel as Partner and Head of Riyadh Office
GLA & Co. is pleased to welcome Mohammed Al Mandeel as Partner and Head of its Riyadh office, enhancing the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed, a seasoned corporate lawyer...
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Breaking News for Companies in the TMT Sector in Qatar
On 23 October 2024, the National Data Privacy Office (“NDPO”) of the Qatar National Cyber Security Agency (“NCSA”) issued Resolution No. 1 of 2024, obliging an unnamed company in the telecommunications and information technology sector...
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GLA & Co. welcomes Ashraf Hendi as Partner and Head of Banking & Finance
GLA & Co. is delighted to welcome Ashraf Hendi as Partner and Regional Head of Banking & Finance for the Middle East, marking an important addition to the firm’s expertise. Ashraf joins with extensive experience...
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