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AI
World’s first AI regulation takes effect in EU
Tech giants and global policymakers are facing a new reality as the world’s first AI regulation launches in the European Union
Baker McKenzie
Bridging beyond borders
Milton Cheng, Global Chair for law firm giant Baker McKenzie, sits down to discuss how the global order is changing
Law
Saudi Arabia sees 315% increase in number of lawyers
Saudi Ministry of Justice says there are 15,936 lawyers in the country
Corporate tax
UAE tax: Finance experts explain new 9% corporate fee
UAE companies face new corporate tax on profits in 2023
Law
New UAE law to develop $32bn industrial sector
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed unveils law to develop the country’s industrial sector
Employment
UAE employment law: three-year limit on private sector contracts scrapped
New amendment insists contracts must be offered for a fixed term, but without previous cap
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi courts look to AI to conduct speedy trials
The new programme will enable courts to pronounce judgement electronically, and is in line with the emirate’s initiative to digitally transform courtrooms
2021 Predictions
2021: A strong second-quarter comeback
Mohamed Nasser, founder of Mohamed Nasser Law Firm, discusses the pandemic’s impact on M&A in 2020, and why he’s optimistic for this year
Advocate
Social media having positive impact on world of law, says Emirati lawyer Yousuf Al Bahar
Leader of Al Bahar Advocates believes social networking sites have given lawyers a platform to raise legal awareness
DIFC
DIFC Courts sees 60% rise in cases in first half of 2018
More businesses are opting for Dubai’s common law court to resolve disputes
Dubai property market
Sheikh Mohammed issues new decree to regulate property sales
The new law is aimed at protecting the demography of citizens’ residential areas
GCC
Kuwait jails MPs, dissidents over 2011 parliament raid
Raid was aimed at forcing the resignation of PM Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Sabah
Ashish Mehta
New Dubai penal order ‘will allow courts to focus on major cases’
High-profile lawyer Ashish Mehta said the new penal order will allow courts to focus on major cases
Al Tamimi & Company
UAE legal reform is speeding up, says top lawyer
Essam Al Tamimi points to new law this year to stop ‘petty crimes’ going to court
Al Tamimi & Company
Al Tamimi & Company reports 18% revenue rise outside UAE
Law firm says growth driven by new offices in Egypt, Bahrain, Oman
Al Tamimi & Company
Rewriting the UAE’s rule book: Essam Al Tamimi
Prominent UAE lawyer Essam Al Tamimi says the pace of legal reform is speeding up to support growth of new industries. But young Emiratis are still reluctant to pursue a career in law