New minimum wage for private sector employees in Egypt
In an attempt to improve workers’ productivity and general welfare, the National Wages Council approved a decision to raise the minimum wage for employees working in the private sector by 71% starting 1 May 2024....
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Join our Data Privacy Regulation Developments Webinar on Wednesday 15 May 2024
Join us for in our complimentary webinar on Data Privacy Regulation Developments in KSA, UAE, and Kuwait, hosted by GLA & Company on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, at 2:00 pm GST (Dubai)! This one-hour webinar aims...
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Alex Saleh, Managing Partner listed in Legal 500 M&A Private Practice Powerlist 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, has been listed in the Legal 500 M&A Private Practice Powerlist for 2024. The Legal 500 M&A Private Practice Powerlist is a definitive guide...
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Egypt Issues New Merger Control Regime Under the Executive Regulations of the Competition Law
On 4 April 2024, the Egyptian Prime Minister issued Decree No. 1120 of 2024 (“Decree“) introducing significant amendments to the Executive Regulations of the Egyptian Competition Law (Law No. 3 of 2005 concerning the Protection...
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GLA & Co Author 6 Chapters in Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Guides 2024
We are thrilled to announce GLA & Co.’s significant contribution to this year’s Chambers & Partners Data Protection & Privacy Comparative Guides across three vital jurisdictions: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Our team has authored...
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Egypt’s Cabinet Approves New Executive Regulations for Revised Competition Law
The Cabinet of Ministers in Egypt has granted approval for the Executive Regulations (“Amended Executive Regulations”) accompanying the newly revised Egyptian Competition Law (“Egyptian Competition Law”), marking a significant milestone in the legislative evolution of...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accelerates AI Investment with $40 Billion Fund
In a bold move reflecting its role as “market maker” and leader in the development, and deployment, of artificial intelligence (“AI”), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“Saudi Arabia“) plans to create a US$40 billion fund...
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Numerous GLA Lawyers & Offices Recognized by Legal500
GLA & Co is proud to announce its recognition by Legal 500 for its outstanding performance in the Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice areas. The firm has been recognized with a top Tier ranking in...
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OVERVIEW ON THE NEW DECREES REGULATING AGENCIES IN UAE – SERIES 1
INTRODUCTION: The Minister of Economy in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE“) has issued a couple of decrees regulating agencies’ activities and framework in the UAE. These are Decree No. (214) of 2023 on Registration of...
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