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Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
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A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
5 Things to know about the New Data Protection Law
One.
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.
Three.
Legal Protection provided for processing data for the purposes of journalism, literature or arts.
Four.
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.
Al Tamimi & Company has a dedicated Intellectual Property team. For further information, please contact Foutoun Hajjar, Partner, Head of Bahrain (f.hajjar@tamimi.com) or Hussain Osman, IP Administrator (h.osman@tamimi.com).
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