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Criminal Lawyers in Dubai
23 Feb 2024

Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law

Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law In an era where data is as valuable as gold, the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) by Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in the Middle East's approach to data privacy and security. Implemented through Royal Decree M/19 on September…

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Law Firms in Dubai
11 Jan 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Proposed New Zakat and Tax Procedures Law

Saudi Arabia’s Proposed New Zakat and Tax Procedures Law In a significant stride towards economic diversification and in line with its Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia is poised to enact substantial reforms to its income tax and zakat regulations. The proposed Draft Laws aim to create a more welcoming business…

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Financial Lawyers in UAE
02 Aug 2022

Evolution of Fintech in the Middle East

Evolution of Fintech in the Middle East “The major winners will be the financial services companies that embrace technology.” With a population of about 600 million people, the Middle East is one of the world's most diverse areas, covering three continents and 21 countries. It is a culturally, politically, and…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
09 Jun 2022

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Data Protection Law and Recent Updates

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Data Protection Law and Recent Updates The Mid East's safety regulatory process is complex, and it generally is becoming fairly more so with the publication of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Whereas the PDPL integrates the primary functionality of contemporary records safety laws,…

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trademark Lawyers in Dubai
23 Mar 2022

Enforcing Trademarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Enforcing Trademarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “A great trademark is appropriate, dynamic, distinctive, memorable, and unique.”  – Primo Angeli Introduction Common law rights are not recognized under Saudi Arabian law. Trademark rights can only be obtained through registration. The only exception is well-known trademarks that are recognized as…

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Law Firms in Dubai
13 Mar 2022

Understanding Censorship Across the GCC

Understanding Censorship Across the GCC Censorship is one method of the government to control media. Censorship is characterized as concealment or forbiddance of speech or composing that is considered subversive of the benefit of everyone. It happens in all manifestations of power in some degree, yet in present day times…

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taxation lawyers in UAE
24 Jan 2022

GCC VAT Agreement

GCC VAT Agreement Introduction Globally the VAT system has been around for a long time. However, for the most part, Arab countries have been operating tax-free in that respect. Over 160 countries around the world have adopted the indirect tax method to reduce the fiscal deficit and facilitate a steady…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
10 Jan 2022

Pharma 2020: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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…

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Criminal Lawyers in Dubai
27 Dec 2021

Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East

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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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
14 Nov 2021

Family Law in the GCC

Family Law in GCC A Family is formed by considering several factors like the social, political, and monetary. Similarly, there is a legal design in framing a family. In a net shell a family law covers two fundamental fields one is the relationship between spouses and the other is the…

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Data security Laws in UAE
19 Oct 2021

Electronic Privacy Laws in the GCC

A closer look at Electronic Privacy Laws in the GCC The cooperation council for the Arab State of the Gulf is commonly known as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It is a regional, intergovernmental, political and economic union that consists of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf except Iraq. The…

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Lawyers in Dubai
27 Aug 2021

Transfer Pricing Regulations in the Middle East

Transfer Pricing Regulations in the Middle East The Transfer Pricing is a common mechanism which the countries use to transfer the tax base. The transfer is often from countries with high taxation to countries with low taxation. Transfer Pricing deprives states of their fair share of taxes from global corporations. In…

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Law Firms in Dubai
05 Aug 2021

Competition Law: Saudi Arabia: 2021

Competition Law in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1. What is the name of the main regulator/ regulators governing the competition law in Saudi Arabia? The Board of the General Authority for Competition (the Board). The General Authority for Competition (the GAC). The Committee for Adjudication of Competition Law Violations (the…

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Lawyer Riyadh
18 Jun 2021

Why Should You Consider Hiring a Lawyer in Riyadh?

When it comes to your legal rights, you should never take them for granted. This is especially true in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the law system can be quite complex or different from what you might be used to back home. To make sure that your rights are protected and…

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