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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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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