With Iraq well on its way to reform and recovery, there’s been a positive shift in the economic growth of this once war-torn country. Eversheds offers a sector-by-sector synopsis of the latest legal developments, the challenges...
On the first anniversary of the enactment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 (the Competition Law), Will Seivewright and Dr. Gordon Blanke of Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla consider...
Tom Briggs of Charles Russell summarises the key steps financial institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain must take in order to comply with the latest remuneration regulations. The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has recently released...
Norton Rose Fulbright analyses how the recent announcements at the Global Islamic Economy Summit and awarding of Expo 2020 to Dubai will impact the prospects of Islamic Finance in the region. Will this niche form of...
As per the new law, health insurance has become mandatory for citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai. the Oath takes a quick look at the contents. There’s been much excitement and discussion in the air following...
United Arab Emirates A YEAR OF FLUX While the UAE economy is enjoying a period of tremendous stability, I anticipate 2014 will be a year of flux for the country’s legal profession, with two forces coming...
The region’s top in-house counsels share their ‘best practice’ tips on how to be productive and stay proactive. And in a first for the Oath, we focus on what interests them outside of work. BE TECH-SAVVY ...
The newly-released 2014 Robert Half Salary Guide outlines the remuneration and recruitments trends of the Middle East job market. Mark Hughes, senior recruiting manager of Robert Half Legal shares the highlights of the annual report. YOUR...
Comprehensive succession planning is essential to carry on the legacy of a thriving business entity. Tony Pursall and Alex Way of Maples and Calder on the rules followed in the popular offshore jurisdictions of the BVI...
What are the legal issues involved in applying Shari’ah principles in M&A transactions in Saudi Arabia? Tribonian Law Advisors offers a thorough analysis and suggests possible measures to address these concerns. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
