THE INSURANCE SECTOR: THE APPLICATION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES
The Decision issued on 6 November 2023 (the “Decision”) is embedded as part of the scheme to provide protection measures against anti-money laundering and the financing of terrorism in the state of Kuwait, specifically in...
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Central Bank of Egypt takes a significant step in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
The Central Bank of Egypt takes a significant step in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing with the issuance of new regulatory controls for banks. In line with international standards, these regulations aim...
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SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES AMENDMENT: ZOOM-IN ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES
The Securities & Commodities Authority recently issued an amendment to its regulatory Rule Book of Financial Activities and the Status Rectification Mechanisms (the “SCA Rulebook”) on 28 December 2023. The regulatory body diligently oversees the...
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COMESA SLAMS BEIN MEDIA GROUP FOR RESTRICITIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES IN THE MARKET
On the 25th of January 2024, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (“COMESA”) issued a press release on restrictive business practices in the field of football matches streaming. beIN Media Group LLC (“beIN”),...
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GLA & Co proudly welcomes you to our new office in Dubai!
We are delighted to share a significant milestone in our journey – the inauguration of our brand-new office in the dynamic city of Dubai! Our office has now moved to a more expansive location in...
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Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property issued new regulations governing the use of the name “Saudi Arabia”
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (“Authority”) has recently issued new regulations governing the use of the name “Saudi Arabia” and the names of cities, regions, and public places in...
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Save the date! FDI Liberalization in KSA and Kuwait: Major Trends & Developments Webinar
With major changes in the laws and procedures in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, it has become significantly easier for foreign entities to do business without the need for...
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Data Protection Overview on OneTrust Data Guidance in Kuwait is now available
Understand the intricacies of Kuwait’s ever changing data protection landscape with our comprehensive guide, “Kuwait-Data Protection Overview.” In collaboration with OneTrust Data Guidance, GLA & Company brings you a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the...
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GLA & Co welcomes Feras Gadamsi, Partner – Head of Data & Technology
GLA & Company proudly announces the addition of Feras Gadamsi as a Partner and Regional Head of Data & Technology, marking a significant enhancement to the firm’s legal prowess in the Middle East. With a...
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