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UAE Introduces Mandatory Advertiser Permit For Content Creators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in regulating its rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape with the introduction of the Mandatory Advertiser Permit.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Gaming Industry Transformed: Everything You Need To Know About New Regulations (Video)

In this video, we cover everything you need to know about licensing, penalties, and how the UAE is staying ahead of global best practices in gaming regulations.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

تأسيس شركات التقنية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات في مصر: الإطار القانوني وحوافز ITIDA

يشهد العالم اليوم سباقاً متسارعاً نحو التحول الرقمي، ولم تعد التكنولوجيا مجرد أداة م&

Egypt Media & IT

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 10 Of 2003

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Marketplace Liability In Egypt: Evolving Roles In The Digital Economy

Egypt Media & IT

Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners

Regulations For NTN Services

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Regulation For Registration Of Telecommunication Space Stations (Public Consultation)

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

New Penalties Imposed In Case Of Violations By Media Companies

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Kuwait Considering A Comprehensive New Media Law

Kuwait Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Translation Of Law No. 8 Of 2022

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Licensing GPS And VSAT (Telecom) Devices In Iraq: CMC Procedures And Requirements

Iraq Media & IT

AL

ALSAIF Law Firm

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Administrative Penalties In The UAE: The 2025 Reform And The Shift Toward A Unified Tax Penalty Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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IT and Internet

تأسيس شركات النقل البري الذكي في مصر 2025: الإجراءات وقانون 87 لسنة 2018

شهد قطاع النقل البري في مصر خلال السنوات الأخيرة تحولاً جذرياً بفضل التطور التكنولوج&#

Egypt Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

تأسيس شركات التقنية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات في مصر: الإطار القانوني وحوافز ITIDA

يشهد العالم اليوم سباقاً متسارعاً نحو التحول الرقمي، ولم تعد التكنولوجيا مجرد أداة م&

Egypt Media & IT

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Translation Of Law No. 175 Of 2018

Law No. 175 of 2018, widely known as the Information Technology Crimes Law and the Cybersecurity Law, is Egypt's principal legislation for combating cybercrimes and ensuring digital security.

Egypt Technology

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Qatar Introduces New Penalties For Privacy Violations

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Legal Consequences Under The UAE's Cybercrimes Law

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Harnessing Technology For The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Saudi Arabia Technology

KPMG

Profitable Business Opportunities In Saudi Arabia You May Start

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Oman Enacts New Electronic Transactions Law – Royal Decree No. 39/2025

Oman Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

KSA: Telecoms, Media And Internet 2025 – ICLG 18th Edition

Saudi Arabia Media & IT

BA

BSA Law

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

UAE Introduces Mandatory Advertiser Permit For Content Creators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a significant step in regulating its rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape with the introduction of the Mandatory Advertiser Permit.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Marketplace Liability In Egypt: Evolving Roles In The Digital Economy

The rise of e-commerce in Egypt, especially since COVID-19, has transformed the traditional concept of a marketplace into digital platforms.

Egypt Media & IT

Adsero – Ragy Soliman & Partners

New Regulations For Private Sector Job Advertising And Interviews

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Abu Dhabi Real Estate: New Transparency Policies Introduced By ADREC And ADGM

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Qatar Enacts Law No. (5) Of 2025: Major Reforms To The Regulation Of Advertisements, Statues, And Memorials

Qatar Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Bahrain Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Qatar Enacts Major Reforms On Advertisements, Statues, And Memorials

Qatar Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

Media Law And Advertising Standards In The UAE: Key Rules And Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates has an established media regulatory framework through Federal Decree by Law No. (55) of 2023 Concerning Media Regulation (Media Law)...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

The UAE has recently introduced a significant regulatory framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023, focusing on the regulation of media activities in the country.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Arbitration Principles From An Egyptian Court Of Cassation

The case involved a contract dispute between a broadcasting company and a software provider over the production and airing of a television program.

Oman Litigation

Bait Al Qanoon

A Legal Overview Of Sports Law In Egypt

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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HKA

Self-Declaration Certificates For Advertisers Now Mandatory In India

Kuwait Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Brand Protection In The Age Of Social Media

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

TMT Comparative Guide

Egypt Media & IT

J

Jurisera

TMT Comparative Guide

Israel Media & IT

HF

Herzog Fox & Neeman

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Sport

Antitrust Enforcement By The COMESA Competition Commission

Over recent years the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) significantly increased its enforcement activities. This involved the CCC expanding its focus beyond merger control enforcement to actively...

Bahrain Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have expanded the Golden Visa program, now offering 10-year residency to yacht owners and skilled professionals, including nurses, content creators, gaming experts, and educators.

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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IMC Group

Dubai Launches The First International Sports And Entertainment Free Zone At One Central: A Legal And Investment Perspective

Dubai Launches the First International Sports and Entertainment Free Zone at One Central – A Legal and Investment Perspective

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Adds 'Sports And Entertainment' To Its Suite Of Free Zones

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TS

The Sovereign Group

Monthly Newsletter Issue 51| 2024

Saudi Arabia Litigation

HA

Harasani & Alkhamees Law Firm

Monthly Newsletter Issue 51| 2024 (Arabic)

Saudi Arabia Litigation

HA

Harasani & Alkhamees Law Firm

Betting On Change: The UAE Rolls On New Regulator For Gaming Licences

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Egyptian Sports Law For Minor Players

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

A Legal Overview Of Sports Law In Egypt

Egypt Media & IT

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Latest Videos

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UAE Gaming Industry Transformed: Everything You Need To Know About New Regulations (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

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HKA

Influential Women In The Middle East: Inside The Hospitality Industry (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

Accessibility Of Websites And Applications (Video)

BC

Barnea & Co

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