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Navigating Kuwait’s Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Regulatory Landscape: A Two-Part Series (Part I) In an era where regulatory certainty underpins public trust in healthcare systems, few institutions command the same global stature as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA). Renowned for its rigorous pre-market evaluations and robust post-market…
Read moreBahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement On 10 March 2025, Bahrain officially ratified the Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), which had been signed on 11 February 2024 in Dubai. The bi-lateral treaty is a significant legal and economic milestone, establishing the basis for deeper commercial links, more secure investment protections, and co-ordinated…
Read moreNavigating the UAE’s Franchise Frontier: Strategic Legal Insights for International Brands Where global brands converge on a market shaped by tourism-fueled retail and cultural diversity, the United Arab Emirates offers a compelling—yet legally intricate—platform for franchising expansion. In the absence of a dedicated franchise statute, the UAE’s legal regime is…
Read moreIndia-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a proposed strategic trade agreement that is intended to strengthen economic ties between Oman and India. Both nations have an age-old relationship based on trade, energy, and diaspora linkages. With the CEPA, the intention is to establish…
Read moreCriminal Law in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a distinct legal framework for criminal law, which is influenced by both Islamic law (Sharia) and civil law traditions. This dual approach reflects the country’s unique cultural and legal heritage, while aligning with modern principles of justice and fairness.…
Read moreQatar-Saudi Arabia Double Tax Treaty The governments of Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed a historic Double Tax Treaty (DTT) on July 11, 2023, with the objectives of enhancing economic cooperation, avoiding double taxation, and preventing fiscal evasion in terms of taxes on income. Since both countries are increasing their bilateral…
Read moreConsumer Protection Act in India In the present age of fast-growing and digitally prioritized economies, consumer transactions are increasingly complicated and far-reaching. Understanding the requirement to protect buyer interests in light of changing trends in trade and the marketplace, the government of India enacted the Consumer Protection Act, 2025. It…
Read moreBahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement On 10 March 2025, Bahrain officially ratified the Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), which had been signed on 11 February 2024 in Dubai. The bi-lateral treaty is a significant legal and economic milestone, establishing the basis for deeper commercial links, more secure investment protections, and co-ordinated…
Read moreTaxation of Cryptocurrency in India The rapid rise in cryptocurrencies worldwide has pushed regulators across the jurisdictions to deal with the tax and legal issues of virtual digital assets (VDAs). In India, even though cryptocurrencies are not yet accepted as legal tender, the legislative and fiscal stance has come a…
Read moreSaudi Arabia's New Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws As of April 3, 2025, Saudi Arabia has formally ratified two historic laws the Law of Commercial Register and the Law of Trade Names and it is an historic milestone that the Kingdom reaches in its regulation shift under Vision 2030.…
Read moreOman's New Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Royal Decree No. 38 of 2025, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on April 7, 2025, signals the beginning of a transformative new phase in Oman’s economic development. This pioneering legislation, named the Law of Special Economic Zones…
Read moreTrump Announces 10% Tariff on UAE Imports In a dramatic change in global trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a broad range of tariffs, including a base 10% import tariff on all imports into the United States. This action, a significant departure from the administration's international trade policy,…
Read moreNew Employment Regulations : Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") Registration Authority has released the Employment Regulations 2024 ("New Employment Regulations"), which represent a landmark transformation in the regulatory framework for workers and employers conducting business within the ADGM jurisdiction. These regulations, effective 1 April…
Read moreKuwait's Decree-Law No. 5 of 2025 In a significant move to reduce traffic violations and enhance road safety, the State of Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. 5 of 2025, introducing major amendments to the decades-old Traffic Law No. 67 of 1976. The changes, effective from April 22, 2025, bring a…
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