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 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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