Insight Category: News
Many entities, contractors, and operational businesses in Saudi Arabia rely, formally or informally, on placing non-Saudi employees at another entity’s premises to deliver services, cover project peaks, or share specialist resources. This reality creates recurring legal tension around who remains the employer, what documentation proves lawful placement, whether this affects Saudization rates and Nitaqat requirements,… Continue reading Regulating Outsourced Labor and Secondment in Saudi Arabia: A Practical Framework...
Recent communications from the UAE movable collateral registry system have reminded users of a mandatory obligation to review and update all “Prior Notices” registered in 2018 that have not been amended to date. While the request may appear administrative in nature, it has material legal and priority implications for lenders, security agents and secured parties.… Continue reading UAE Movable Security Registry – Mandatory Review of Legacy “Prior Notices” Registered in 2018...
The Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) offers an attractive environment for investment and commercial activity. As cross-border transactions continue to increase, the need for a clear and reliable legal framework governing the enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards has become increasingly important. Saudi regulation, together with the international conventions to which the KSA is… Continue reading From Paper to Payment: What actually works to enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
Balancing confidentiality and justice: Can authorities access your bank information in Saudi Arabia?
Like many modern economies, bank-account confidentiality is the rule in Saudi Arabia. In other words, the default position is strict confidentiality of bank information and financial dealings. Financial institutions (i.e banks, capital market institutions, e-Wallets, etc…) and regulated market intermediaries are typically expected to protect client information, and refrain from disclosure except where the law… Continue reading Balancing confidentiality and justice: Can authorities access your bank information in Saudi Arabia?...
In a significant new precedent, we obtained a judgment in favour of our client against a bank concerning an erroneous transfer of funds resulting from fraudulent actions by third parties. In recent years, many companies and individuals have fallen victim to email hacking, where payment requests are sent with altered bank account details. As a… Continue reading The Bank’s Liability in Fraudulent Bank Transfers...
Non-Disclosure of Pre-Existing Medical Conditions in UAE Insurance: Legal and Practical Consequences
Insurance contracts in the United Arab Emirates are governed by the principle of utmost good faith. This principle places a heightened duty on policyholders to disclose material facts, particularly in relation to their medical history. Failure to disclose pre-existing medical conditions at the application stage, or during the policy term, can have significant legal and… Continue reading Non-Disclosure of Pre-Existing Medical Conditions in UAE Insurance: Legal and Practical Consequences...
Introduction In January 2026, the UAE legislator brought into force a series of amendments to the Federal Civil Procedures Law (Federal Decree‑Law No. 42 of 2022) through Federal Decree‑Law No. 22 of 2025. These amendments reflect a clear legislative direction toward procedural discipline, judicial specialization, and enhanced fairness across civil and commercial disputes. The… Continue reading UAE Civil Procedures: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You...
Overview Corporate guarantees are a cornerstone of commercial and financial transactions in the UAE. Whether used to secure the obligations of a group company, support a financing arrangement, or backstop a supply or services agreement, they provide essential credit comfort to counterparties. However, the legal treatment of corporate guarantees and their enforceability depends significantly… Continue reading Corporate Guarantees in the UAE: Practical Tips from the Frontline on Enforcement...
As part of the United Arab Emirates’ continued efforts to strengthen its legislative environment and reinforce its position as a leading legal and business hub, the State has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 on the Civil Transactions Law, which is scheduled to enter into force on 1 June 2026. The new law… Continue reading UAE Enacts a New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025): Key Highlights...
The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (“NCA”) has issued the Non-CNI Private Sector Entities Cybersecurity Controls (the “Controls”), establishing a mandatory baseline and detailed requirements for private‑sector entities that are not part of sensitive national critical infrastructure, to strengthen national security and enable a safe digital economy. The Controls apply to two categories: (A) Large entities… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Issues New Non-CNI Cybersecurity Controls for the Private Sector...