NEWS ALERT! Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (“CITRA”) repeals its Data Classification Policy under Decision 34/2024, and issues a new set of Data Privacy Protection Regulations under Decision 26/2024
Breaking News: Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (“CITRA”) repeals its Data Classification Policy under Decision 34/2024, and issues a new set of Data Privacy Protection Regulations under Decision 26/2024 to repeal the previously...
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GLA & Co Senior Associate Asad Ahmad Wins Rising Star Award 2023 by The Law MEA!
We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Senior Associate, Asad Ahmad, has been honoured with the Rising Star Award 2023 by The Law MEA. Asad’s exceptional dedication to the legal profession, coupled with his...
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GLA & Co ranked in first year of eligibility by Chambers & Partners
GLA & Co proudly announces its inclusion in the renowned Chambers & Partners rankings in its very first year of eligibility for Corporate & Finance in Kuwait. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects the firm’s commitment to...
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NBF FinTech Startups Incorporation and Licensing – A More Specific Take By The FRA
Introduction and Effect: The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (“FRA“) issued decree no. 268 of 2023 on the rules and procedures for the establishment and licensing of startup companies in financial technology to engage in non-banking...
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COMESA Competition Commission Proposes Sweeping Changes to Competition Regulations
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa’s (“COMESA”) Competition Commission (“CCC”) is set to implement significant amendments to its competition regime with the release of the Draft COMESA Competition Regulations (“Draft Regulations”). The proposed...
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UAE Implements Comprehensive Consumer Protection Regulation to Safeguard Consumer Rights
Introduction In a significant move towards strengthening consumer rights and promoting fair trade practices, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has introduced a new consumer protection regulation; Executive Regulations No. 66 of 2023 (the “Regulation”). The...
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Alex Saleh Sole Lawyer in Kuwait Ranked as Band 1 Corporate Finance by Chambers & Partners in 2024
We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, has achieved an extraordinary feat by being the sole lawyer in Kuwait ranked as Band 1 in Corporate Finance by Chambers & Partners for...
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GLA & Co Acts as Local Counsel to Italian Company, Mapei S.p.A., on Acquisition of Saudi-based Bitumat
GLA & Company acted as local Kuwait counsel in advising Italian Mapei S.p.A. on its acquisition of 100% of the shareholding in Saudi-based Bituminous Products Limited Company (“Bitumat”) on various matters including the restructuring of...
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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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