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06 Sep 2024

Key Amendments to Saudi Arabia's Labour Law Coming into Effect in February 2025

Key Amendments to Saudi Arabia's Labour Law Coming into Effect in February 2025 As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced amendments to the Labour Law, which will come into effect on February 18, 2025. These changes, approved by the…

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29 Aug 2024

New Ownership Structures for Real Property in Dubai: DIFC's Revised Prescribed Company Regime

New Ownership Structures for Real Property in Dubai: DIFC's Revised Prescribed Company Regime On July 15, 2024, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) implemented significant amendments to the Prescribed Company (“PC”) regime under the updated Prescribed Companies Regulations 2024 (“PC Regulations”). These changes simplify and broaden the criteria for establishing a…

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19 Aug 2024

Council of Europe Opens World’s First Legally Binding Global AI Treaty for Signature

Council of Europe Opens World’s First Legally Binding Global AI Treaty for Signature On September 5, 2024, the Council of Europe opened the world’s first legally binding global treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) for signature in Vilnius, Lithuania. The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule…

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11 Aug 2024

Strict Interpretation of Arbitration Clause Waiver by Dubai Courts

Strict Interpretation of Arbitration Clause Waiver by Dubai Courts In UAE mainland courts, invoking an arbitration clause must be done before engaging in any substantive discussion of a case's merits. Under Article 8 of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration and Article 86 of Decree Law No. 42…

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03 Aug 2024

Dubai Takes Steps to Regulate Virtual Assets

Dubai Takes Steps to Regulate Virtual Assets In line with Dubai’s vision to become a key player in the virtual assets industry, the Government of Dubai issued Law No. 4 of 2022 Regulating Virtual Assets, effective from March 11, 2022. This law introduces the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)…

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28 Jul 2024

Combating Money Laundering in Dubai: Key Risks and Proactive Measures

Combating Money Laundering in Dubai: Key Risks and Proactive Measures Money laundering is a significant threat in Dubai's thriving financial and commercial hub, where criminals often attempt to integrate illicit funds into the legitimate financial system. The city’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and diverse business ecosystem make it a target…

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