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Saudi Arabia Introduces Unified Attorney Fee Contract for Enhanced Transparency in Legal Services

Saudi Arabia Introduces Unified Attorney Fee Contract for Enhanced Transparency in Legal Services

In a significant move to streamline lawyer-client agreements, Saudi Arabia has introduced a unified contract for attorney fees, a step aimed at ensuring clarity and reliability in legal dealings. The new initiative, launched by the Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Saudi Bar Association, Dr. Walid Al-Samaani, is designed to foster transparency within the …

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Adani’s Inner Circle Pushes for U.S. Charges to Be Dropped Amid Bribery Investigation

Adani’s Inner Circle Pushes for U.S. Charges to Be Dropped Amid Bribery Investigation

Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire at the heart of a bribery investigation, has sent his team to meet with key officials from former President Donald Trump’s administration, urging them to intervene and halt the criminal charges he faces in the United States. These meetings, which started earlier this year, are intensifying, with the potential for …

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Dubai Pioneers “Reconciliation is Better” Initiative to Foster Peaceful Resolutions

Dubai Pioneers “Reconciliation is Better” Initiative to Foster Peaceful Resolutions

In an ambitious move aimed at transforming how disputes are resolved, Dubai has launched the “Reconciliation is Better” initiative, championed by the Dubai Public Prosecution. This forward-thinking program emphasizes amicable settlement as a first choice, providing an efficient and peaceful alternative to the traditional court process. Under the guidance of Attorney General Essam Essa Al …

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CBB Reinforces Its Stance on Financial Compliance, Takes Action Against Crowdfunding Firm

CBB Reinforces Its Stance on Financial Compliance, Takes Action Against Crowdfunding Firm

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to enforcing compliance among licensed financial institutions, underscoring its vigilance in addressing regulatory breaches. This stance follows recent developments regarding Safaghat WLL, a company authorized by the CBB to operate a crowdfunding platform. After a detailed review using its regulatory tools, the CBB initiated …

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Courts Across Saudi Arabia Unleash Wave of Liquidations and Debt Rewrites Amid Rising Defaults

Courts Across Saudi Arabia Unleash Wave of Liquidations and Debt Rewrites Amid Rising Defaults

In a sweeping financial reset across Saudi Arabia, commercial courts in Riyadh, Dammam, Madinah, Jeddah, and Abha have delivered a powerful verdict: 16 new rulings to untangle bad debts, salvage businesses in distress, and shield creditor interests. The Bankruptcy Committee, steering the helm of this high-stakes clean-up, has been handed these decisions over the past …

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Overstay and Pay: Saudi Arabia Cracks Down with Jail Time, Fines, and Deportation for Expats Ignoring Visa Limits

Overstay and Pay: Saudi Arabia Cracks Down with Jail Time, Fines, and Deportation for Expats Ignoring Visa Limits

In a firm move to tighten border control and uphold pilgrimage regulations, Saudi authorities have laid down a harsh new warning for expatriates: overstay your visa, and you might end up behind bars, heavily fined, and swiftly deported. The Ministry of Interior has declared that any expat who remains in the Kingdom after their entry …

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Saudi Customs Seize Nearly 900 Smuggled Items in a Week: Crackdown on Narcotics and More

Saudi Customs Seize Nearly 900 Smuggled Items in a Week: Crackdown on Narcotics and More

In a significant move to safeguard public security, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) reported 896 contraband seizures across its ports in just one week. This sweeping operation, spanning land, sea, and air, was part of the nation’s ongoing mission to tackle illegal imports and ensure the safety of its citizens. The confiscated …

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Hayvn Group Hit with $12.4 Million Fine in Abu Dhabi Crackdown; Former CEO Banned

Hayvn Group Hit with $12.4 Million Fine in Abu Dhabi Crackdown; Former CEO Banned

In a significant regulatory crackdown, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has imposed fines totaling $12.4 million on Hayvn Group, its affiliated entities, and the company’s former CEO, Christopher Flinos. This comes after the group was found to have violated multiple financial regulations within the UAE’s financial free zone. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) …

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ADGM Slaps $8.85 Million in Fines on Hayvn Group Following Major Regulatory Breach

ADGM Slaps $8.85 Million in Fines on Hayvn Group Following Major Regulatory Breach

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has handed down hefty fines totaling $8.85 million after a thorough investigation revealed severe regulatory violations by the Hayvn Group, its former CEO Christopher Flinos, and affiliated companies. The penalties follow misconduct tied to virtual asset services that went beyond the legal boundaries of their operational licenses. The …

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