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Bahrain Adopts the GCC Funds Passporting Regime The Cross-border Registration Regulation for Investment Funds, commonly referred to as the GCC Funds Passporting Scheme, has been issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and comes into force on January 1, 2025.This effort is in line with the "Regulatory Framework for…
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The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 The Indian government plans to table the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the current Budget session of Parliament. This historic bill, initiated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will replace and consolidate several obsolete laws governing immigration, entry, and residence of foreign nationals…
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Oman’s New Citizenship Law On February 2, 2025, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman issued Royal Decree No. (17/2025), approving a new citizenship law that replaces the previous legislation from 2014. This law introduces a stricter framework for acquiring, retaining, and revoking Omani nationality, raising concerns over its impact on…
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GCC-EFTA Free Trade Agreement In an interlinked world, FTAs form an essential milestone for economic development and integration in this increasingly linked world. GCC-EFTA free trade agreement constitutes such a leap toward the expansion of economic relationship between these economic blocs. It is seen to enhance their trade in both…
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Amendments to Kuwait's Citizenship Law Kuwait recently underwent major legislative amendments to its citizenship laws, which express the shifting social-political situation and national interest. The decree-law No. 116 of 2024, published in the official gazette Kuwait Alyoum, amends key aspects of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on Nationality. The…
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Kuwait’s 2024 Visa Regulations In an effort to enhance its immigration policies and streamline the process for obtaining visas, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has introduced comprehensive updates to the conditions for family, commercial, and tourist visit visas effective from early 2024. These changes come as part of Kuwait’s broader…
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Immigration Law in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has always been a strategic and appealing destination for expatriates, investors, and tourists from around the world. In 2024, the UAE introduced significant changes to its immigration laws, particularly focusing on residence visa regulations. These…
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Bahrain Labour Law Bahrain's labor law serves as the cornerstone for regulating the employment relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment, and fostering a healthy work environment. This article provides an overview of key aspects within Bahrain's labor law, emphasizing the rights and responsibilities it establishes for both parties.…
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Economic 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…
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Immigration Law of The UAE There are several laws and regulations put in place to control the flow of foreigners entering and exiting the country’s territory. Federal Law Number 6 of 1973 as amended by Federal Law Number 13 of 1996 [the Immigration Law] contains the laws governing immigration regarding…
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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS GOVERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE UAE To continue with our previous article, the second part deals with the various agreements in place between the United Arab Emirates and various countries and how they are enforced. We have looked at multilateral and bilateral agreements separately…
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Introduction With the spread of globalization, technical and technological evolution, changes in communication means and transportations, economic freedom and free trade around the world have reinforced the idea that businesses and commercial dealings need protection. Hence, as there is an international cooperation among countries to follow an international criminal worldwide,…
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Liabilities of the Bail Guarantor under the UAE Criminal Law We’ve all seen the images of prisoners arriving at court for their hearings, seated in high-security vehicles with small circular windows, with photographers clamoring for a prime position in order to take photographs through the glass. However, not all defendants…
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INDIA UAE Extradition Treaty When former Central Intelligence Agency employee and National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden blew the whistle on the details of the secret surveillance program of the United States, he had to flee the United States under charges of espionage. But can fleeing away to another country prevent…
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