The Adoption of the Keeper and Custodian system in the Iraq Speculative Market
For a period that extended from 1992 to 2003, the Iraq Speculative Market was known as the Baghdad Speculative Market, which was incorporated according to Law No. 24 of 1991. This market was a state...
View ArticleEgypt and the UAE: The opportunities that lie ahead
In the legal arena, although Egypt was always the source of legislation in the wider Arab world, today the UAE experience has a lot to share with Egypt, particularly when it comes to timely delivery of...
View ArticleThe Court of Arbitration for Sport is launching in Abu Dhabi
Having its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, CAS is regarded as the only tribunal that can hear disputes over the interpretation of the Olympic Charter; it is the sole tribunal of appeal from...
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Recent Egyptian Legislative Amendments: Another Step in the Right Direction
In a speech at the Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt Economic Development Conference (“EEDC”), Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said of Egypt “Let me start with the...
View ArticlePay-when-Paid Clauses in the UAE: Is there a way around for a Subcontractor?
These clauses are infamous within the construction industry, especially at the subcontracting level. There are a number of jurisdictions (e.g., UK, Singapore, New Zealand and certain states in...
View ArticleTaking Security in Qatar: Pledge Over Securities Listed on the Qatar Exchange...
Currently, only governmental bonds issued by the Qatar Central Bank (“QCB”) on behalf of the government of Qatar are listed on the QE. Although the procedures relating to pledging of securities...
View ArticleEmpowering Copyright Protection in Qatar
Following publication of the above decision, the Copyright Protection Office circulated the relevant forms which will be required to be completed and submitted in addition to the existing...
View ArticleRegulatory updates in the DIFC
New DFSA Client Classification Rules On 15 February 2015, following the end of the consultation period on Consultation Paper No. 97, the DFSA published its changes to the client classification regime...
View ArticleMorocco and Tunisia Appeal Before the Court for Sports Arbitration
They are appealing against sanctions and disciplinary orders made by the African Football Confederation (“CAF”) in relation to the 30th Africa Cup of Nation which was held in Guinea earlier this year...
View ArticleArbitration in Kuwait: Time for Reform?
The oil and gas sector constitutes one of the most important and competitive markets in Gulf countries and despite the recent slide in oil prices, the majority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
View ArticleREITs in Kuwait
Indeed, real estate investment currently constitutes a major element of the Kuwaiti economy. Given the importance of the real estate sector in Kuwait, it has become necessary to develop and systematise...
View ArticleNational Insurance Protection Extension System for Kuwaitis Working in one of...
The pension insurance provides certain benefits in relation to specific events in an employee’s life such as retirement, disability, sickness or death. Given that the GCC member states recognise the...
View ArticleSetting up in Dubai?
Not only does Dubai have the infrastructure, services and people to support commercial success, it is universally recognised as offering one of the most business-friendly environments in the world. It...
View ArticleLandmark Dubai Decision in Border Measures: Recycling Counterfeit Goods...
This is generally seen as unsatisfactory to brand owners because it means the counterfeit goods still exist and may move to other markets or even be sent to Dubai again by other means. Finding...
View ArticleManaging your TM portfolio in the Middle East
Or can you simply manage your trademarks through entrusting the agent quoting the lowest professional fee? Can you really justify appointing a solid but somewhat expensive attorney, if you know what...
View ArticleCopyright Licensor wins large award from Egyptian Court
The Claimant (the Licensor), a major broadcasting company, entered into various licence agreements with an Egyptian broadcasting channel (the “Licensee”) for the broadcasting of some of the Claimant’s...
View ArticlePart I: Importation of Medical Devices and Drugs into the UAE
For companies wishing to offer therapeutic alternatives to their patients, or to expand into the Middle East market, the general trend is for these companies to start by importing into the UAE, then to...
View ArticleDubai Issues Judgment in Support of International Arbitration
Summary of the Facts In summary of the facts, the dispute arose out of and in connection with a distribution agreement concluded between Claimant (German Company) and Respondent (UAE Company)...
View ArticleDubai Court Finds Seller Liable for Non-Registration of Off-Plan Unit Despite...
Introduction As a result, the parties would be returned to the position they were in before the sale and purchase agreement and the unit will remain with the seller. But would this be applied even if...
View ArticleResolving Stalled Real Estate Projects in Bahrain
Application and purpose of law The Stalled Projects Law applies to real estate development projects for which units have been sold off-plan and the developer of the project (the “Developer”) has...
View ArticleEmiratisation: A Recap
Whilst there are many benefits to this, the potential pitfall is that UAE nationals are in some sectors being overlooked for roles in favour of their expatriate counterparts. Year on year statistics...
View ArticleFreeing your Wi-Fi
Businesses offering Wi-Fi in the UAE need to be aware that the usage has to comply with certain requirements under regulations that were issued by the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority...
View ArticleBeware in Cyberspace
However, given the degree of domain name scams abound in cyberspace, it is often parodied as the Wild Wild West. Cybersquatting Trademark owners understand that domain names can function as trademarks...
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