Rosy Rizk is an Associate at Meysan.
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Law No. (10) of 2026 Regulating the Digital Commerce Sector Law No. (10) of 2026 regarding the regulation of the digital commerce sector in Kuwait establishes a legal framework governing commercial activities conducted through digital and electronic platforms within the State of Kuwait. The law aims at regulating the expanding… Read more
Overview The UAE has issued a new Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025), which will enter into force on 1 June 2026 and replace the 1985 Civil Code. While the new law preserves the UAE’s civil law and Sharia-based foundations, it introduces clearer and more structured rules… Read more
Overview The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to the Commercial Companies Law that meaningfully enhance the corporate governance landscape. While the amendments do not alter the law’s fundamental architecture, they update more than fifteen (15) articles and introduce a new statutory provision aimed… Read more
On 10 July 2025, the Official Gazette of Kuwait (AlKuwait AlYawm) published Ministerial Resolution No. 140 of 2025, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introducing a new compliance requirement for all companies registered in Kuwait. Under this resolution, all entities must update their records in the Commercial Register… Read more
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the “Ministry”) has issued Ministerial Decision No. 74 of 2025, a key regulatory development aimed at simplifying the commercial licensing framework and reducing the operational costs. The decision forms part of the Ministry’s broader initiative to support investment, particularly for small and medium-sized… Read more
Kuwait has recently introduced three significant legal reforms marking a major step towards strengthening human rights, gender equality, and child protection. These legislative amendments include: Raising the Minimum Marriage Age to 18: Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 amending Article 26 of Law No. 51 of 1984 (Personal Status Law)… Read more
On August 6, 2024, the Saudi Arabian government introduced amendments to the Labor Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/51) dated 23/8/1426 AH, as amended. These changes aim to improve working conditions, clarify employer obligations, and enhance worker rights. The revisions include amendments to thirty-eight articles, deletion of seven articles,… Read more