🇦🇪UAE Legal News

Beneath the shimmering skyline of Riyadh, a landmark moment in global economic policy was taking shape. The General Authority for Competition (GAC) of Saudi Arabia made a significant impact at the 22nd Expert Group Meeting on Competition Law and Policy, organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. Held from …

Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage at Global UNCTAD Meeting on Competition Law Read More »

In a decisive legal blow, a Moroccan court has upheld a ruling demanding e&’s subsidiary to compensate Casablanca-based Wana Corporate with a hefty $626 million. The legal saga, stemming from allegations of anti-competitive practices, has ensnared e&’s majority-owned Maroc Telecom, leaving shareholders reeling from the upheld decision by the Casablanca Court of Appeal. Expressing dismay …

Court Upholds Moroccan Ruling Against UAE Telco, Orders $626 Million Payout Read More »

In a scathing rebuke, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has denounced the legal proceedings against Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), labeling his detention and prosecution in the Toshakhana and cipher cases as devoid of legal foundation and politically motivated. The report, released recently, casts serious doubts on the legitimacy of …

Unjustly Targeted: UN Report Slams Imran Khan’s Prosecution as Politically Driven Read More »

In a landmark decision, a Moroccan appeals court has upheld a staggering 6.3 billion dirham fine against Maroc Telecom, sending shockwaves through the telecom industry. The ruling stems from allegations by Inwi, a prominent competitor, accusing Maroc Telecom of unfair market practices dating back to 2021. Inwi, under the stewardship of private investment fund Al …

Court Upholds Record Fine Against Maroc Telecom in Landmark Antitrust Case Read More »

In a bold move aimed at fortifying its defenses against financial crime, Singapore is poised to overhaul its approach to prosecuting money laundering offenses. The city-state, renowned for its status as a global financial hub, is pushing forward with legislative reforms that could reshape the landscape of anti-money laundering efforts across Asia. Gone are the …

Singapore Unveils Aggressive Measures to Combat Money Laundering Read More »

In a case that has reopened old wounds, ninety-four individuals have filed a civil claim at London’s High Court against the UK government and British Airways (BA). The plaintiffs allege that both parties “deliberately endangered” civilians by allowing BA flight 149 to land in Kuwait on August 2, 1990, despite knowing of Iraq’s invasion led …

Shadows of ’90: Hostage Crisis Lawsuit Rocks UK and BA Read More »

In a twist of digital fate, the European Union has set its sights on Meta, the parent company of Facebook, accusing it of breaching the bloc’s pioneering digital regulations. According to the Financial Times, the EU’s preliminary findings are expected to express serious concerns about Meta’s controversial “pay or consent” approach. This revelation, coming from …

Meta Faces EU Scrutiny Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Model Read More »

Beneath the digital skyline of SIGGRAPH 2017, Nvidia’s emblem glowed like a beacon of tech prowess. Fast forward to today, and that logo now flickers under a different spotlight—a regulatory one. The titan of AI and graphics chips, whose silicon brains have surged in demand thanks to innovations like ChatGPT, faces a fierce accusation from …

Nvidia Under French Fire: Antitrust Storm Brewing Read More »

In a sweeping anti-corruption blitz, Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, has apprehended 155 government officials. This comes after an intensive month of inspection raids, totaling 924 operations in June alone. Nazaha’s recent statement, shared via its X account, outlines the breadth of the crackdown. Spanning multiple ministries—including Interior, Health, Education, Municipal and …

Crackdown in Riyadh: 155 Officials Nabbed in Corruption Sweep Read More »

Amid the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets of Shanghai’s Pudong financial district, a wave of legal changes is set to reshape how China handles disasters and the flow of information surrounding them. Late Friday, Beijing announced significant revisions aimed at bolstering emergency prevention and response capabilities. The new laws, effective November 1, impose harsher penalties …

China Clamps Down on Disaster Management and Information Flow Read More »