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Africa & Asia
Connecting Continents, Shaping Law
This month, our focus turns to Africa and Asia, two regions reshaping global growth and investment. From Egypt’s ongoing legal and economic reforms and the strengthening of UAE–Moroccan relations, to the rise of Korean investment across the Middle East, this issue highlights the developments driving change across these markets.
We also explore the UAE’s role as a bridge between regions – a hub for private wealth management, dispute resolution, and cross-border collaboration, connecting businesses and investors across Africa and Asia. The articles in this edition offer practical insights into how these shifts are influencing trade, regulation, and market confidence across the wider region.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
The New UAE Pharmaceutical Law | Mike Eybers and Christina Sochacki
With the new UAE pharmaceutical law coming into effect in January 2025, Christina Sochacki, Partner, Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences – Saudi Arabia, sits down with Michael Eybers, Associate, to discuss the major shifts that are underway in the regulatory landscape.
This law is set to streamline approvals, modernize distribution models, and open new opportunities for investment in the UAE’s thriving healthcare and life sciences sector.
We will be looking at new pathways for expediting drug registrations, especially for orphan drugs and public health emergencies, some Regulatory Transition, like Oversight shifts from the Ministry of Health to the newly formed Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), and Distribution Changes such as updates to importer and distributor requirements which could reshape the market dynamics.
With executive regulations on the horizon, pharmaceutical companies and investors should stay ahead of these changes.
Watch the full video for expert insights!
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