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International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in Bahrain In a significant move towards bolstering global efforts in conserving plant genetic resources, Bahrain has officially acceded to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), commonly known as the "Seed Treaty." The ratification…
Read moreSaudi Arabia Civil Transactions law The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Civil Transactions Law enacted on 19 June 2023, by Royal Decree M/191, has now been published in the official gazette. It will come into effect 180 days from the date of publication, i.e. around 16 December 2023. The Law…
Read moreNew Saudi Civil Law On June 19, 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enacted the Civil Transactions Law proclaimed by Royal Decree M/191 dated 18 June 2023 (Dhul-Qi'dah 29 1444 AH). The Code, which goes into force on December 16, 2023 (Jumada II 3, 1445 AH), marks a significant step…
Read moreEnforcing Foreign Awards in China Requiring forced arbitration agreements limits consumer rights and protections. - Conor Lamb In 1987 the People’s Republic of China sanctioned the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. On 10 April 1987, the Supreme People’s Court of China issued…
Read moreForce Majeure Events and Contract Clauses in the GCC Force Majeure is a French word that means a greater force in English. It is connected to the concept of the Act of God, where there is an unexpected happening of event. Although, Force Majeure is an exception as it includes not…
Read moreDealing with Counterfeit in the UAE Introduction Businesses engaging with counterfeit items in the UAE now risk significantly harsher sanctions, again for legitimate brand owners. The maximum punishment for counterfeiting has been increased from AED 10,000 (about USD 2,700) to AED 1 million (approximately USD 275,000) for pharmaceutical and food…
Read moreFederal Decree-Law Number 16 of 2021 on Factoring and Transfer of Civil Accounts Receivable The Government of the United Arab Emirates has recently brought in the Federal Decree-Law Number 16 of 2021 to deal with issues regarding the Factoring and Transfer of Accounts Receivable within the country. The New Law…
Read moreEnforcement of Arbitral Awards in UAE Enforcement is agreeing with a contract with an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism. The UAE introduced federal Law No.6 of 2018 on Arbitration in 2018. It clarifies the procedures to challenge the enforcement of an arbitral award before the onshore UAE courts. The arbitration law…
Read moreDecree 34 of 2021 and Development in Arbitration in Dubai "Arbitration is justice blended with charity" - Nachman of Breslov. The Dubai Decree no. 34 of 2021 regarding the Dubai International Arbitration Centre was published on 14 September 2021. The new Decree will reform the framework of Arbitration in the Emirate of Dubai.…
Read moreBounced Cheques no longer a criminal offense post 2 January 2022 “The moment I write out a cheque, it’s an asset I have written off” – Shiv Nadar. The UAE being a business hub with a growing economy, cheques are one of the common forms of payments and a technique…
Read moreLimitation of Liability in Maritime Matters The existence of vessels trade generally includes them in mishaps that result in claims. Personal injury, property damage (such as harm to vessels and beacons on the seashore and coast setups), shipment damage, and other claims may be made. In a broad sense, any…
Read moreUАE Personаl Status Lаw Introduction The United Аrаb Emirаtes is а culturаl meltdown with more thаn 200 nаtions, аnd the pаst people аccounted for more thаn 90 percent of the populаtion. The UАE government continues to implement meаsures to bring а more аttrаctive environment for ex-pаts, in line with its…
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 moreA Guide to distinguishing between the Common Law system in the UK and the Civil Law system in UAE “The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.” - Henry Miller Introduction: Generally, the judiciary is divided into two systems, one is…
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