There has been a sharp fall in optimism in the GCC construction industry over the past year, according to Pinsent Masons’ latest annual GCC construction survey. However, confidence is likely to improve as markets adjust to...
What does litigation funding mean to the Gulf States? Anuraag Malhotra of Landmark Group explores the purpose, scope and concerns of this niche market. A country is a congregation of laws emanating from its constitution. Primary...
The Edward Snowden effect continues to have repercussions across the world. At a time when privacy and data protection remain at the forefront of news headlines, Joby Beretta and Sara Costa Apostolides of Dentons look at...
Shiraz Sethi, Lynda O'Mahoney and Simon Fielder discuss some of the factors affecting end of service liabilities and what can be done to mitigate risk to companies in the region. With almost 90 per cent of...
How will US laws and regulations affect organisations in the Middle East? Evaluate your company’s exposure to US-related actions by asking these key questions. Private plaintiffs as well as US government entities increasingly have brought lawsuits...
The key terms of the new Iranian Petroleum Contract (IPC) have recently been released. The IPC will replace the buyback contract structure, in respect of which both foreign investors and Iranian entities have previously raised a...
Legislative developments, economic diversification and boosting foreign investment are at the top of the list for the Middle East in 2016.the Oath records the fraternity’s take on the road ahead… BAHRAIN There have been several new...
Norton Rose Fulbright analyses how the new regulations of remotely piloted aircraft systems facilitate business in the country. In July 2015, South Africa introduced regulations governing the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAs). The implementation...
As the country takes strides to diversify its economy for key investment prospects, Kuwait’s new CMA Executive Regulations is a coherent and accessible tool for businesses. Kuwait has been extremely active in recent years in regards...
The expansion of social media’s reach over all aspects of society has brought with it many positives connecting people across the world. Whilst it shows no signs of slowing down, this has also created opportunities for...
