Other Briefings
Saudi Arabia Cuts Banking and Payment Fees Under New Guide
Saudi Arabia New Fees Guide introduces lower and capped charges across banking and payment services, strengthening consumer protection, financial inclusion, and digital adoption under Vision 2030.
GCC Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Risks: Regulatory Responses
Financial crimes and cybersecurity risks are rising across the GCC as digital transformation surfaces across key sectors. Regulators are responding with tighter oversight and stronger cybersecurity and financial crime compliance requirements.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulatory Framework for Private Schools with New Infrastructure Standards and On-Campus Housing Option
Saudi Arabia has introduced new municipal standards for private schools, tightening infrastructure, planning, and safety requirements while expanding regulatory oversight.
Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need to Know
The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law introduce greater contractual freedom, modern governance tools, and more flexible capital structures aligned with international standards.
Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What Every Business Needs to Know in 2026
Cheques framework in the UAE boosts commercial certainty with faster controls, reshaping how firms manage cash flow and credit risks.
UAE Employment Law Updates: Key Developments in 2024/2025 and What They Mean for 2026
The UAE recent Employment Law reforms strengthen employee protections, streamline dispute resolution, and raise compliance expectations.
Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade
Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.
Bahrain Makes Golden Visa More Affordable, Cuts Property Investment Threshold by 35 Percent
Bahrain has reduced the Golden Visa property investment threshold to BHD 130,000. Learn who qualifies, key benefits, and how this change boosts investor demand.
UAE Enacts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law to Reinforce Global Financial Integrity and Enforcement Accountability
The UAE has implemented the new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law, strengthening enforcement against financial crime, expanding definitions, penalties, and FIU powers to align with FATF standards and bolstering global trust in the Emirates’ financial system.
Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know
Saudi Arabia’s new Trade Name Law modernises the rules governing the selection, registration, and use of business names, strengthening transparency and brand protection.
