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…
Read moreKingdom 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,…
Read moreEnforcing 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…
Read moreUnderstanding 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…
Read moreGCC 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…
Read moreManufacturing, 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 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 moreFamily 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreTransfer 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…
Read moreCompetition 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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read moreRail Infrasructure Projects in the GCC Rail Projects are always an ambitious and expensive affair every country hopes for, not to mention the long time periods required to complete and establish such projects as operational. While providing extensive environmental benefits, reducing the pollution created by cars and other heavy operational…
Read moreCompany setup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Introduction: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the Middle East's largest economy, with a history of oil production as its primary source of revenue. And it is one of the Arab countries that is a member of the G20. It is…
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