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Find out moreReal estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.
In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.
As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.
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 Omer Khan / Nazanin Maghsoudlou / Omar Sharief
In 2017, the Year of Giving, the UAE developed a legislative framework for the operation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Read Moreby Arif Mawany / Chelsea Pollard
As part of Oman Vision 2040, Oman seeks increased investment into private schools and higher education institutions.
Read Moreby Rad El Treki / Hussain Osman / Yara Frotan
Enter Telp. A Bahrain founded EdTech solution offering parents the convenience of online tutoring and empowering community tutors to find students, manage their schedules, and track their earnings.
Read Moreby Elisabeth Shawky / Nour Gheith
The Egyptian private educational sector is currently one of the most attractive sectors for investment purposes.
Read Moreby Krishna Jhala / Nileena Susan Alexander
In the last quarter of 2021, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) issued Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data (“DP Law”), which came into force on 2 January 2022.
Read Moreby Ahmad Saleh / Imad El Ess / Reem Albudoor
Trade secrets, know-how, and confidential information are highly attractive forms of intellectual property protection, due to the fact that they offer companies a competitive edge in the marketplace and allow companies to protect information without public disclosure.
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