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Find out moreWelcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
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.
by David Yates
Financial services providers are making significant investments to enhance customer experience and engagement through the development of new digital products and capabilities.
Read Moreby Hugo Lodge
The UAE remains under the supervision of the Financial Task Force (FATF) in respect of Anti-money Laundering (AML) and related international standards.
Read MoreThe CMR Amendments have been issued in anticipation of Egypt hosting the 27th conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Read Moreby Muhammad Mitha / Samiya Mitha
While the financial services industry in Qatar has been extremely involved in the run up to the FIFA World Cup 2022TM to finance most of the preparatory work, the heavy lifting for funding major construction projects was undertaken by banks, as one would expect.
Read Moreby Ahmed Rezeik / Passant Mansour
The importance of the Compliance Review report of the insurance companies in Kuwait and how to comply with the AML/CFT rules recently issued by the IRU.
Read MoreThe introduction of the CMA Law introduced uniform legislation governing capital markets activities in Kuwait and changed the securities landscape for the better.
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