Africa

by Andrew Fawcett / Zeina Albuainain

A brief overview of the new ten decisions with respect to Personal Data Protection Law ("PDPL"), and some key considerations as to what companies processing personal data in Bahrain may have to consider.

by Mariam Sabet

With the inclusion of e-commerce on the agenda of the AfCFTA, this should pave the way for African countries to set rules that can facilitate more regional, cross-border e-commerce.

by Thomas R. Snider

The AfCFTA was born out of the need for progressive elimination of trade barriers on the continent.

by Said Refaei / Sara Omer Ali

We review a recent ruling of the Federal Supreme Court (Judgment 683-769 of 2021), which considered the meaning and effect of article 90.

by Samaa Al Lami

We discuss Authorised Managers’ accountability obligations towards their respective Companies pursuant to the Companies Law, the Labour Law No. (37) of 2015 (the ‘Labour Law’), and the Penal Code No. (111) of 1969 (the “Penal Code”). 

by Ali Bachrouch / Hussam Helal / Sara Omer Ali

The mining sector attracts major investments; and the development of the legislative framework in Fujairah is very apparent, in addition to the investment opportunities, and the presence of a large number of licensed companies in this field.