Middle East: Government, Public Sector

Qatar's Central Bank has launched a temporary loan deferral initiative allowing borrowers to postpone loan instalments and interest payments for up to three months in response to regional geopolitical developments.

This document presents the Translation of Law No. 194 of 2020, known as the Banking Law of Egypt.

Edible oils in Egypt play a vital role in the daily diet, being essential for cooking and the production of various food products, making them indispensable.

The United Arab Emirates has rapidly evolved its regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles across federal and emirate levels, establishing comprehensive licensing, testing, and operational requirements. From Abu Dhabi's groundbreaking driverless vehicle permits to Dubai's detailed executive regulations and Ras Al Khaimah's new AV law, the UAE is creating a multi-layered compliance architecture that extends beyond road vehicles into marine and logistics applications

Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has approved a new Government Tenders and Procurement Law that significantly modernizes the Kingdom's public procurement framework. The law introduces substantial changes including increased delegation limits, reduced review periods, and enhanced flexibility in contract management. How will these reforms reshape government contracting and private sector participation in one of the Middle East's largest economies?

Many people think an Ejari certificate and a tenancy contract are the same document, but they’re not. Understanding the difference is essential because both play different legal roles when renting a property in Dubai.

INTERPOL Red Notices can severely restrict international travel, freeze banking accounts, and damage professional reputation across 196 member countries. Understanding constitutional violations under Articles 2 and 3 provides crucial defense grounds for challenging these international alerts through the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files, with specialized legal representation essential for navigating this complex process.

Facing extradition in Dubai requires immediate legal action and specialized expertise in international criminal law. Understanding UAE extradition procedures, identifying qualified lawyers with proven track records, and avoiding common mistakes can determine whether you maintain your freedom or face surrender to foreign authorities.

Extradition is one of the most important mechanisms of international criminal cooperation, enabling states to combat transnational crime while balancing due process, human rights, and sovereign interests. As criminal activity increasingly extends beyond national borders, the surrender of fugitives has become an essential component of effective law enforcement and international justice.

On July 14, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule “Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations” (Final Rule) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774) to significantly improve the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

After 1,000 days since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, Israel has demonstrated unmatched military capability across Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, achieving tactical victories including the elimination of enemy leadership and degradation of militant infrastructure. Yet despite this operational dominance, Israel has failed to convert battlefield success into durable political settlements, leaving Hamas undefeated as a governing force, Hizballah unresolved despite a buffer zone, and Iran's regime intact after leade

Transparency in ownership structures has become A fundamental requirement of the modern investment landscape. Merely knowing the registered Shareholder of a company is no longer sufficient for regulators or financial institutions. With the increasing sophistication of money laundering methods and the concealment of the origin of illicit funds through companies and legal entities, many jurisdictions have moved towards requiring companies to disclose the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”).