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Find out moreThe final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
Read the full editionThe DIFC has issued a consultation paper (a copy of which can be found here), seeking comments from the public in relation to a new Data Protection Law (“Proposed Law”). The Consultation Paper will be of interest to businesses in the DIFC which process personal data, as well as their employees, customers and suppliers.
The Proposed Law is intended to reflect the principles and concepts underlying the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) as well as elements of the the California Consumer Privacy Act so as to maintain consistency with best practices adopted by international data protection laws.
Some of the key features of the Proposed Law include:
It is important to note that the Proposed Law may be refined as part of the consultation process, and as such, it should not be relied on until it is enacted by way of a notice on the DIFCA’s website.
The consultation process provides all stakeholders with an opportunity to shape the new data protection regime. We encourage all interested parties, particularly businesses established in the DIFC to email their comments and views to consultation@difc.ae by 18 August 2019. Your comments may be published anonymously by the DIFCA on its website or elsewhere, unless you expressly request otherwise at the time the comments are made.
We would be happy to assist should you require further detail or wish to make a submission to the DIFCA.
Martin Hayward
Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications
m.hayward@tamimi.com
Haroun Khwaja
Senior Associate, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
h.khwaja@tamimi.com
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