Other Briefings
Navigating IP Protection for Software and Innovation in Egypt
In Egypt, with growing tech ecosystem and increased emphasis on digital transformation, local and international businesses alike benefit from a structured IP strategy aligned with national legal requirements.
UAE Overhauls Trademark System: Lower Fees, Faster IP Protection Services
In October 2025 the UAE has introduced trademark reforms with reduced fees, new services, and expedited procedures to enhance accessibility and strengthen IP protection.
Digital Assets in the UAE: Evolving Legal Frameworks
As digital assets gain prominence in the UAE rapidly evolving financial landscape, the challenge of recovering crypto in cases of fraud or misappropriation is coming to the forefront.
Understanding UAE’s New Free Zone Tax Regulations – MD 229 and 230
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s new Free Zone Tax regulations introduce market-based commodity pricing and new eligibility criteria for structured finance. The rules tighten economic-substance tests and bring transfer-pricing requirements in line with Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (OECD BEPS) standards to preserve 0 percent tax benefits for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) under the Corporate Tax Law.
Qatar Revises Work Permit and Labour Service Fees: What Employers Need to Know
Qatar introduced standardized fees for work permit, recruitment licence, and document attestation to streamline labour administration. The reform enhances transparency, simplifies compliance, and supports a more efficient and predictable business environment.
Transfer Pricing Essentials for Saudi Arabia Subsidiaries
The transfer pricing regime in Saudi Arabia now applies to both tax and zakat payers. ZATCA requires disclosure forms, Master and Local Files, and compliance with arm’s length standards.
UAE’s New Media Law Overview: What Media Companies and Influencers Need to Know
The UAE’s new media law introduces a unified regulatory framework with dual licensing for influencers and AI-driven content monitoring.
Oman’s SPF Social Security Employer Registration and Contributions
Oman’s SPF brings together social security and pension schemes, requiring employers to register, report wages, pay monthly contributions.
What is the Restructuring Process in the UAE?
Restructuring process rules in the UAE manage corporate distress through preventive settlement, restructuring plans, and bankruptcy cases.
Bahrain’s 2025 Amendments to the Commercial Companies Law: Key Changes and Implications
Bahrain’s Decree-Law No. 38 of 2025 modernizes its Commercial Companies Law by expanding liability to directors and shadow managers.
