Rosy Rizk is an Associate at Meysan.
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Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Resolution No. 156/2026 (published in the Official Gazette on 2 August 2026), further amending the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) framework under Resolution No. 4/2023. It replaces Articles 8(1), 9(1) and 11(1) which are all now built around a 15-day compliance window: Legal… Read more
On 24 April 2026, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) introduced a series of amendments to its commercial legislative framework, published by the ADGM Registration Authority, marking another important step in the continued evolution of ADGM as a leading international financial center. The amendments reflect ADGM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen… 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
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
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 related contractual arrangements. Meysan’s… 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