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Find out moreThe first Law Update of 2024 is here, and our first focus of the year spotlights Healthcare and Lifesciences, a sector that is undergoing significant growth and development across the MENA region.
Our focus provides an insight into some of the most important regulatory updates across the region, such as the UAE’s groundbreaking law on the use of human genome, Kuwait’s resolution on nuclear and radioactive materials, the new regulations for healthcare services in Qatar, Egypt’s healthcare regulatory framework, and the impact of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law on the healthcare and life sciences sector … and there is so much more!
Beyond the healthcare pages our lawyers share with you multi-sector insights where you will discover articles on Dubai’s DIFC regulatory framework for startups, Bahrain’s commercial agencies law, and we also shed light on Kuwaiti civil code and the advantages of setting up a joint stock company in Saudi Arabia.
Read the full editionIn accordance with the latest announcement of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (“DTCM”) has relaxed the restrictions on bars, shisha venues, cafe and restaurant occupancy and entertainment activities for one-month extendable trial period provided that the latest precautionary measures are strictly observed.
In addition to the above, Dubai Municipality requires a two-meter distance between the tables and individuals and all restaurants, cafes and shisha serving venues to close by 1 am.
Whilst providing relaxation on the measurements, the authorities remain committed to the health and safety of the public.
Our dedicated F&B team is well placed to assist you with providing a general corporate advice, incorporating restaurants and cafes and corporate support to ensure that your business in complaint with all the requirements.
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