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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.
Read NowFrom the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, our team discussed the latest updates on enforcement of domestic and foreign judgment as well as arbitration award. Each speaker explained the recent developments in their respective jurisdictions including new laws, processes and milestone judgments. Moderated by Rad El Treki -Partner, Head of Bahrain Office Speakers: – Naief Yahia – Partner, Head of Litigation – Dubai – Omar Al-Qahtani – Partner, Head of Litigation – Kuwait – Roy Georgiades – Partner, Litigation – Qatar – Emad Salameh – Partner Litigation – KSA – Rita Jabaddal – Partner, Head of DIFC Litigation – Dubai – Noor Al Rayes – Head of Litigation – Bahrain
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