GLA & Co Receives IFN 2023 Cross Border Deal of the Year
We are pleased to announce that the prestigious Islamic Finance News has awarded our Gissah Perfumes Company transaction the 2023 IFN Cross Border Deal of the Year. GLA & Company acted as sole legal counsel...
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Egyptian Competition Authority Takes Stand Against Collusion and Monopolistic Practice
In the implementation of its 2021-2025 strategy, the Egyptian Competition Authority (“ECA”) has made an extremely impactful decision, confirming collusion in the petroleum product distribution market. Two companies, owned by a state entity, have been...
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GLA & Co acts for Cognita in Major Acquisition of Dasman Bilingual Schools
In one of the largest M&A transactions in the past year in the State of Kuwait, GLA & Company acted for Cognita Middle East in their majority stake acquisition in Universe Education Company, the owner...
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GLA & CO MERGER CONTROL WEBINAR WITH SAUDI & KUWAIT REGULATORS DRAWS OVER 300 REGISTRATIONS
GLA & Company successfully kicked off its 2024 webinar series with an insightful discussion on “Merger Control in the GCC – Practical Considerations.” This one-hour virtual event marked the beginning of a dynamic year for...
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Finance Companies Regulation in the UAE
Introduction The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (“CBUAE”) has issued a new regulation to govern finance companies and restricted license finance companies by virtue of Circular No. 3 of 2023 (“Regulation”). The Regulation...
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Saudi Mandate Requires Private Sector Internships to Enhance Workforce Skills
In a significant move to address the critical issue of youth employability, Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (“MHRSD”), has recently issued a ministerial decision No. (51/M) issued...
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We’re hiring! Kuwait based Secretary/Admin
Job Description We are looking for a Secretary/Admin who can work from our office in Kuwait. This role will play a vital role in supporting lawyers and other legal professionals in their day-to-day activities. The...
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KSA New Buy Now Pay Later Rules
In furtherance of KSA’s 2030 vision, new set of rules regulating “buy now pay later” sector have been recently introduced by SAMA. The new rules contribute to the growth and sustainability of such sector while...
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NEW EGYPTIAN CONSTRUCTION VIOLATIONS CONCILIATION AND REGULARISATION LAW
Introduction: A reading into Law no. 187 of 2023 promulgating the Construction Violations Reconciliation and Regularisation Law (the “New Law”) issued by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 17 December 2023, reflects...
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