Amid the turmoil of war, women and children bear the most profound scars. In a powerful call to action, Qatar has urged nations to rigorously enforce laws that criminalize violations against these vulnerable groups, emphasizing the need for justice, accountability, and compensation for victims. Speaking at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in …
In a significant judicial shift, Kuwait’s Court of Appeals has moved to close seven sections dedicated to real estate rental disputes. This decision follows the introduction of Decree 95/2024, which reassigns rent-related cases to the General Court for appellate review. The new decree, outlined in Article Two of Decree-Law 15/2024, amends key provisions of the …
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Qatar and Yemen have taken a significant step in strengthening their legal ties, as their respective Ministries of Justice inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering cooperation in judicial and legal fields. The agreement was formalized by Qatar’s Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al …
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In a crucial meeting with Minister of State Property and Land Affairs, Wajdi Hedhili, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied called for a thorough revision of the nation’s legal framework governing the leasing of state-owned land. Saied emphasized the importance of reinforcing the principle of priority, a legal concept designed to favor those proposing projects that foster …
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The Kenyan High Court has put a temporary halt to plans that would have handed over the operation of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to India’s Adani Enterprises for three decades. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) urgently contested the proposed lease, arguing that such a deal …
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A Lebanese judge has issued an arrest warrant for Riad Salameh, the former governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, following an extensive questioning related to embezzlement allegations. Salameh, 75, who served as the Central Bank chief for over three decades, faces multiple charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and tax evasion, both locally and internationally. The judge’s …
Nine years after Volkswagen’s notorious emissions scandal erupted, former CEO Martin Winterkorn is finally set to face trial. The 77-year-old, once at the helm of the German auto giant, is charged with fraud, conspiracy, and market manipulation related to the company’s use of “defeat devices” that rigged emissions tests in millions of vehicles worldwide. Volkswagen’s …
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President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates has granted a pardon to the Bangladeshi nationals involved in last month’s protests that erupted across several emirates. This decision effectively cancels their sentences and initiates their deportation from the country. Following the President’s directive, UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi has ordered …
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Lebanon’s ex-central bank governor, Riad Salameh, was taken into custody following an intensive three-hour interrogation regarding accusations of embezzling over $40 million from the central bank. A judicial source disclosed the arrest but requested anonymity, given the sensitivity of the matter. Salameh’s detainment marks a significant development in a case that has captured widespread attention …
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In a move to bolster data protection, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has unveiled new regulations governing the transfer of personal data beyond Saudi Arabia’s borders. These updated rules aim to ensure that personal data remains safeguarded and that privacy standards are upheld even when data is handled by entities outside the …
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