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Find out moreWelcome to the first edition of Law Update for 2025. As we begin this exciting year, we are pleased to turn our attention to one of the most dynamic sectors in the UAE and the broader GCC region – healthcare. Over the past several years, the region has seen unprecedented growth in this sector, driven by legislative advancements, technological innovations, and the increasing focus on sustainability and AI. As such, healthcare is set to be one of the most important sectors in the coming decade.
In this issue, we explore key themes that are significantly shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE, such as recent changes in foreign ownership laws. These reforms present a major opportunity for foreign investors, opening up new avenues for international collaborations and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure. The changes in ownership laws are an important milestone, and we provide an analysis of what this means for the industry and the various players involved.
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With the exception of data passing data through Bahrain, Natural + Legal persons are subject to this Law.
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Article (5) of the Law has put in place conditions for the processing of sensitive personal data.
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Legal Protection provided for processing data for the purposes of journalism, literature or arts.
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The Implementing Regulations of the Law will set out specific requirements on technical and organisational standards to be adopted.
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The Law contemplates a role of ‘Data Protection Supervisor’ intended to act as an independent and impartial intermediary between the data controller and the Data Protection Authority.
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