In January 2013, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled his initiative for Dubai to become the global capital of the Islamic economy, a multi-trillion-dollar industry. Dubai is no stranger to setting high goals and delivering results.
The Middle East Legal Framework
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Articles & Analysis | Dubai has an evolving vision for Islamic finance from The Report: Dubai 2015
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Dubai 2015
This chapter contains an outline of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Dubai. It includes a look at how the emirate is positioning itself as a leading Islamic financial centre, a breakdown of regulations on foreign ownership and an overview of the smart city initiatives. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Michael Kerr, Regional Managing Partner, Dentons....
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.
Articles & Analysis | Bahrain's draft legislation on cyber crimes from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Most organisations have defences in place to protect against physical attacks, such as armed robbery. Protective measures operate on a few simple premises: 1. Just because it has not happened, this does not mean it will not happen in the future; 2. Strong, obvious defences are a deterrent against opportunistic threats, but do no guarantee against more sophisticated...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Qays H Zu’bi, Senior Partner, Zu’bi & Partners, Attorneys & Legal Consultants, on recent legislation affecting the real estate sector:Viewpoint from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Real estate developers are the main contributors converting ideas and drawings into property, facilitating the creation or renovation of real estate projects. Real estate development projects can be rewarding and highly profitable to all participants if planned, supervised and executed within a well-regulated framework and in a highly professional manner, where...
Articles & Analysis | A look at Bahrain's recent legislation on employment from The Report: Bahrain 2015
I. A REVIEW OF THE NEW LABOUR LAW It has been almost two years since the introduction of the Labour Law for the Private Sector Law No.36 of 2012 (the “New Labour Law”). This legislation repealed and replaced the more archaic Labour Law for the Private Sector – Law No. 23 of 1976 – as amended (the “Old Law”). The New Labour Law is seen as a milestone for the private...