Board Resolution No. 32 of 2026 - Published in the Official Gazette on 5 April 2026 - In Force Immediately Authors: Abdulwahab Sadeq (Partner), Lama Abou Ali (Counsel), Adel Alasousi (Senior Associate) and Sara Awaly (Associate) KEY TAKEAWAYS On 5 April 2026, the Kuwait Competition Protection Agency (the "CPA") published… Read more
Over the past few weeks, Dubai has introduced a series of laws that, when viewed together, signal something much broader than routine regulatory updates. This is not incremental reform. It reflects a structural shift in how regulation is conceived and enforced. The issuance of Dubai Law No. (3) of 2026,… Read more
In times of regional uncertainty, businesses often reassess their operational and financial exposure. For boards of directors, however, the legal position remains clear: geopolitical developments do not alter the duties owed by directors under UAE and Kuwait law. Under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies… Read more
Subject: Risk and Claims Management in Light of Current Geopolitical Circumstances and Disruptions to Some Business Activities In light of the geopolitical developments and the ongoing war in the region, and the resulting economic and operational impacts, including the disruption of some business activities or the temporary closure of facilities,… Read more
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 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
What’s new? Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Industry issued on 30 October 2025 Ministerial Decision No. 182 of 2025 (the “Decision”), published in the Official Gazette on 9 November 2025 and effective from its date of issuance (30 October 2025), prohibiting all cash transactions when concluding contracts or executing transactions… Read more
