Manufacturing, Importation, Distribution of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in Saudi Arabia 1. What are the main laws governing the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of pharmaceuticals in the Saudi Arabia? Pharmaceutical Establishments in Saudi Arabia are governed by the Law of Pharmaceutical Establishments and Preparations issued by Saudi Arabia Royal…
Read moreEnforcement of Arbitral Awards in the UAE Enforcement is agreeing with a contract with an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism. The UAE introduced federal Law No.6 of 2018 on Arbitration in 2018. It clarifies the procedures to challenge the enforcement of an arbitral award before the onshore UAE courts. The arbitration…
Read moreA Guide Distinguishing the English Common Law system and the UAE Civil Law “The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.” - Henry Miller Introduction: Generally, the judiciary is divided into two systems, one is the Common Law system and another…
Read moreDoing Business in Israel - 2022 Introduction Q1. What are the recent developments affecting doing business in Israel? After Israeli high-tech companies on public markets, there was increased activity on the IPO scene in 2019, with 4 Israeli tech companies choosing to go public on NASDAQ. In 2019, eventual funding for Israeli start-ups also increased, Israel's largest private-to-private…
Read moreExplaining Cryptocurrency's Ransomware Problem (USA) Introduction A hacker gains access to a company's computer system and encrypts its data, effectively halting operations. The data is then held captive by the hacker until a ransom is paid. If the demand is for Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the victim must open a cryptocurrency…
Read moreEconomic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
Read moreAbu Dhabi Airport Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? The following laws which established the Abu Dhabi Airport Business City are: Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 61/2010 which gives the Sky City the authority to grant free zone status to the properties owned by the Abu Dhabi Airports…
Read moreUАE Personаl Status Lаw Introduction The United Аrаb Emirаtes is а culturаl meltdown with more thаn 200 nаtions, аnd the pаst people аccounted for more thаn 90 percent of the populаtion. The UАE government continues to implement meаsures to bring а more аttrаctive environment for ex-pаts, in line with its…
Read moreBounced Cheques no longer a Criminal Offense Post 2 January 2022 “The moment I write out a cheque, it’s an asset I have written off” – Shiv Nadar. The UAE being a business hub with a growing economy, cheques are one of the common forms of payments and a technique…
Read moreFAQs – Arbitration in Israel What is the state of law and Arbitration in Israel? Israel has a reputation for being a litigious nation. According to study, Israel has the highest number of lawsuits lodged per capita in the country. In 2004, Israel was ranked third among seventeen developing countries…
Read moreAmendments in Jointly Owned Property Law Investments are supposed to be financial decisions. However, in real life, people often make investment decisions emotionally. This is truer of real estate investments. Individuals get emotionally attached to their homes or the idea of owning a home. Hence, they make decisions based on…
Read moreDFSA’s new regulations on Investment Tokens In a few decades, technologies have had the most significant impact on the life of people. It's not because of social media, drones & robotics, the Internet of Things, machine learning. Still, the changes are happening due to the underlying technology of digital currencies…
Read moreGold Trading with India India is the second-largest consumer of gold in worldwide. Indians are well known to keep their savings in gold as physical coins or as jewellery. In India, the annual demand of gold is approximately 800-900 tonnes over past years. Another interesting fact in India is that,…
Read moreAjman Freezone Authority 1. What law established this freezone? The Ajman Free Zone was established in 1988 and was granted autonomous status in 1996, by the Ajman Emiri Decree No. 3/1996. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The Ajman Free Zone Authority has issued an "Integrated…
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