Dominique Sarkis

Legal and Commercial Analysis of Kuwait Ministerial Resolution No. (351) of 2025 (Energy Drinks Regulation)
Legal and Commercial Analysis of Kuwait Ministerial Resolution No. (351) of 2025 (Energy Drinks Regulation)

1 - Executive Summary & Core Conclusion The attached commentary critiques Kuwait’s Ministerial Resolution No. (351) of 2025. While nominally drafted to "regulate" the commercialization of energy drinks, the resolution effectively functions as a de facto prohibition by severely restricting viable distribution channels. From an administrative… Read more

CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UAE Stock Markets
CLIENT ALERT : Temporary Closure of UA...

In light of recent regional developments and heightened market volatility across the GCC, regulatory authorities have taken precautionary measures to safeguard market stability and investor confidence. These measures reflect a proactive approach aimed at managing systemic risk, preserving orderly trading conditions, and mitigating the impact of… Read more

Meysan Advises Alamar Foods on it’s Acquisition of 29 Domino’s Pizza Branches in Makkah and Taif, Saudi Arabia
Meysan Advises Alamar Foods on it̵...

Meysan acted as legal counsel to AlAmar Foods Company in connection with its acquisition of 29 Dominos Pizza branches in Makkah and Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The transaction involved the transfer of the operating assets of the relevant branches, including leasehold interests, employees, licenses and… Read more

Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Reforms to the Collective Investment Schemes Framework Under Decision No. (18) of 2026
Client Alert: Kuwait CMA Introduces Re...

Overview In a significant step to strengthen and modernize Kuwait’s collective investment schemes framework, the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has introduced a new wave of reforms under Decision No. (18) of 2026 (the “Decision”), issued on 12 February 2026. The Decision establishes a dedicated… Read more

UAE Civil Transactions Law 2025 – Key Contractual Implications for Businesses
UAE Civil Transactions Law 2025 –...

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… Read more

Meysan advises Boodai Reliance Real Estate Company on its voluntary acquisition of Jazeera Airways Company’s shares.
Meysan advises Boodai Reliance Real Es...

Meysan is pleased to announce that it has advised Boodai Reliance Real Estate Company on its voluntary acquisition of 16.6% of Jazeera Airways Company’s shares. The acquisition was made at a price of KWD 1.750 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of KWD 64.11… Read more

Meysan Advises Dawi on Strategic Partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Meysan Advises Dawi on Strategic Partn...

Meysan Lawyers & Legal Consultants is pleased to announce its role as legal advisor to Dawi, a Kuwait-based digital health platform enabling patients to access premium healthcare services across the region, in connection with its strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner.… Read more

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