Emerging Companies Market at Kuwait Stock Exchange: A Practical Legal Framework for SME Growth and Capital Access
Kuwait has developed a structured and proportionate pathway for small and medium-sized enterprises “SMEs” to access public capital through the Emerging Companies Market “ECM” at the Kuwait Stock Exchange “KSE”. Established as a dedicated listing...
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Establishment of the Public Prosecution for Banking Affairs: Strengthening financial Crime enforcement in Kuwait
Kuwait is taking a major step toward strengthening the integrity of its financial system with the announced establishment of a specialized Public Prosecution for Banking Affairs, which is expected to commence operations in 2026. The...
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Kuwait’s New Narcotics Law: A Modern Regulatory Framework for Public Health, Compliance, and Controlled Substances
Kuwait has entered a transformative phase in its public-health and compliance architecture with the issuance of Decree-Law No. 159 of 2025, effective December 14, 2025, a comprehensive overhaul of the narcotics, psychotropics, and chemical-precursor regime,...
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GLA & Co Advises Aayan Leasing & Investment on KD 40 Million Credit Facility
GLA & Company is pleased to announce its role in advising Aayan Leasing & Investment Co. (K.S.C.P.) on a significant credit facility agreement valued at KD 40 million with a leading local bank in Kuwait....
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Qatar’s Movable Collateral Registry Explained: Legal Framework and Practical Insights
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to secure credit due to a lack of real estate, securities and other easily securitized assets. Recognizing this limitation, the State of Qatar recently established a modern, centralized...
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GLA & Co Advises KFIC on Merger by Amalgamation with Rasameel
GLA & Company is pleased to announce its role as lead legal counsel to KFIC Invest Company K.S.C.P. (KFIC) on its merger by amalgamation with Rasameel Investment Company K.S.C.C. (Rasameel), a milestone transaction in Kuwait’s...
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GLA & Co Celebrates Breakthrough Year with 12 Recognitions in IFLR1000 2025
GLA & Company is proud to announce exceptional results in the recently released IFLR1000 2025 rankings, achieving a record 12 recognitions across the region, double last year’s achievements. This milestone year includes five firm recognitions...
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The UAE’s 2025 Overhaul of the Commercial Companies Law: What companies Need to Know
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 introduces a wide-ranging set of amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021). The reforms clarify the interface between onshore and free-zone regimes, strengthen the...
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Navigating Hotel Management Agreements in Dubai: Key Legal Risks and Owner Protections
Entering into a hotel management agreement (“HMA”) in Dubai is a high-stakes decision for any property owner. The emirate’s hospitality sector operates under a complex regulatory framework overseen by multiple authorities, including the Dubai Department...
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