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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.
The long-anticipated 2025 Labor Law has been officially published in the Egyptian Gazette and is set to take effect in the month following the completion of 90 days from its publication date. This marks a significant development for employers, employees, and all stakeholders in Egypt’s labor market.
Additionally, all ministerial decrees necessary for the effective implementation of the new Labor Law shall be issued within 90 days from the law’s effective date. This will ensure the establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework to facilitate a smooth transition to the new legal regime.
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