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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.
The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has announced the adoption of the commercial licensing database Sijilat for issuing judicial notices to companies and institutions, effective Sunday, 17 August 2025.
This initiative, launched in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, forms part of Bahrain’s broader digital transformation efforts in court procedures. It aims to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and environmental sustainability of judicial notifications by leveraging Sijilat’s comprehensive and up-to-date commercial registry.
The adoption of Sijilat for judicial notifications aims to:
All commercial entities are urged to:
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Our team can assist in reviewing your company’s registry compliance, advising on legal obligations related to judicial notifications, and ensuring readiness under the new digital notification framework.
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