🇦🇪UAE Legal News

In a decisive move to modernise its approach to justice, Bahrain’s parliament has greenlit a set of amendments that deepen the country’s commitment to alternative sentencing—marking yet another chapter in its ongoing legal evolution. The standout additions? Offenders can now be ordered into psychiatric or medical institutions for treatment, or required to check in with …

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In a sweeping digital offensive, Saudi Arabia has slammed the gates on more than 7,900 websites and scrubbed over 22,900 online items from digital storefronts as part of a nationwide push to enforce intellectual property rights. The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) led the charge, deploying electronic inspection squads to track down violators across …

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Kuwait’s commercial landscape may be in for a shake-up, as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry mulls a bold move: scrapping business licenses that have gathered dust for half a year or expired more than a year ago. The proposal, currently under legal scrutiny, comes as ministry offices are flooded with visitors scrambling to sort …

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A high-stakes courtroom clash has erupted in London as Kuwait’s public pension fund launches a $1 billion lawsuit against major financial institutions, accusing them of laundering bribes linked to its former director. The Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), which oversees Kuwait’s social security and pension funds, is suing the estate of Fahad Al Rajaan, …

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Kuwait has introduced a stringent regulatory framework governing the import and sale of decoders and receivers, requiring traders to secure prior authorization from the Ministry of Information and Culture. The new directive, issued by Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, mandates that businesses seeking to import these …

Kuwait Cracks Down on Decoder Imports with Strict Licensing Rules Read More »

India’s competition watchdog has launched a sweeping crackdown on the advertising industry, raiding multiple offices of top media buying agencies and a broadcasters’ association over suspicions of price collusion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Officials from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) carried out searches at around ten locations, targeting industry heavyweights GroupM, …

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In a move aimed at modernizing its legal sector and aligning it with global standards, the United Arab Emirates has approved a comprehensive set of executive regulations governing the legal profession and consultancy. Announced on March 12, 2025, by the UAE Cabinet under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

UAE Introduces Sweeping Reforms for Lawyers Read More »

Kuwait is rolling out a major shake-up to its traffic laws, introducing community service as an alternative to fines and jail time for certain violations. The new Traffic Law No. 5/2025 gives judges the power to replace traditional penalties with unpaid labor—tailored to the offender’s skills and background—for up to a year, at eight hours …

Kuwait’s Tougher Traffic Rules: Work Off Violations with Community Service Read More »

Bahrain has intensified its enforcement of residency laws, leading to the deportation of 71 individuals in a sweeping crackdown. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted 1,170 inspection visits between March 2 and 8, identifying 15 irregular workers. Coordinated efforts included seven joint-inspection campaigns across Bahrain, focusing on the Capital, Northern, Muharraq, and Southern Governorates. …

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In a striking legal decision, a federal judge has ordered Elon Musk’s government-efficiency task force, DOGE, to disclose records of its operations, citing its “unusual secrecy” in reshaping the federal workforce. The ruling marks a significant win for transparency advocates challenging the clandestine nature of DOGE, which has been orchestrating widespread job cuts and agency …

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