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Find out moreWelcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
by Neil Morgan / Hannah Edmondson
Footballers are becoming increasingly aware of the value of their own image. Outside of standard apparel deals (for example football boots and shin pads) we are now seeing footballers promoting a whole host of products and services.
Read Moreby Ali Talib Fezea
Most countries provide rights and privileges and impose obligations on its citizens and those who enjoy their nationality that differ from those rights, privileges and obligations granted to residing foreigners. This difference lies in the quality of obligations and rights granted to citizens and foreigners.
Read Moreby Ali Al Dabbagh / Zainab Hassan
The cost of initiating an arbitration proceeding is significantly higher than the cost of filing a lawsuit in Iraq. It may take several years to issue an arbitration award while Iraqi courts typically reach a final decision within 18 months on average.
Read MoreParties to an agreement may lay down certain conditions, in their agreement that may restrict or prevent certain acts in relation to their transaction.
Read Moreby Hassan Ahmed
Everyone has a right to report criminal offences to the competent Kuwaiti authorities. The Kuwaiti legislature had set out a standalone provision and save for few exceptions, the reporting is actually a legal requirement and duty.
Read Moreby Ashish Banga / Faisal Al Ashkar
The UAE has undoubtedly become one of the leading countries in fostering and adopting virtual assets and has become internationally recognised as the crypto-hub.
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