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Find out moreWelcome to the Saudi Arabia focus edition of Law Update.
One of the key markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that continues to lead from the front is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). As the largest country in the Middle East and the 18th largest economy in the world, the progress KSA continues to make is underpinned by its Vision 2030 that envisions developing the country as an investment powerhouse and hub that ultimately connects Asia, Europe, and Africa. Given Saudi Arabia’s significance to the regional economy, our team of experts have prepared a range of pertinent articles that provide insights into new laws, regulations, and the legal landscape in the Kingdom.
This edition will provide you with an up-to-date guide on matters such as; the framework issued by the Saudi Central Bank on IT governance, the anti-corruption landscape under Vision 2030; we also provide practical tips for dispute avoidance. This is only a snapshot; there are many more articles within the KSA focus section for you to read, which we hope you will find valuable and enjoyable.
Read the editionIn order to establish an efficient complaint processing and settling system in Egypt, the Cabinet issued Decree No. 1855/2017.
By virtue of this Decree, the service offices competent to receive, register and settle citizens’ complaints are now unified and connected by a website www.shakwa.com (‘shakwa’ is ‘complaint’ in Arabic). Further, the Decree provides for the establishment of several committees, units and sectors, ensuring the enforceability and implementation of the provisions of the Decree within all governmental authorities in Egypt.
What Does the Decree Do?
Instruments provided under the Decree:
The Decree sets the following obligations on all governmental authorities in order to ensure that the newly enhanced service is accessible:
How Can We Help?
Our team of experts would be delighted to assist you particularly in relation to the following:
Should you wish to learn more about the Shakwa System, please contact Ayman Sherif Nour, Partner, Head of Office – Egypt and Farah El Nahas, Associate, Corporate Structuring.
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