Saudi Arabia's New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection

Legal & Regulatory Feb 17
Saudi Arabia's new Copyright Law, approved in January 2026, modernizes IP protection, strengthen enforcement, clarify neighbouring rights, and introduce structured AI-related exceptions in line with international standards.
Human Resources & Payroll

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Compliance, Consumer Peaks, and Strategic Timing for Foreign Businesses

Feb 16

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia should be treated as both a compliance-sensitive period and a predictable commercial peak, requiring early alignment on reduced working hours, overtime rules, staffing models, and regulatory timelines.

Economy & Trade

Chancellor Merz's Visit to ADNOC Deepens UAE–Germany Relations

Feb 16

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.

Economy & Trade

GCC, India Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks: Trade, Investment, and Sector Implications

Feb 12

The GCC and India have restarted Free Trade Agreement talks, in a move that could shape tariffs, rules of origin, customs procedures.

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