Multinational employers operating in the Middle East and Africa face escalating geopolitical tension, challenging economic conditions and evolving social expectations. Our recent webinar covered how countries across MEA are responding to these pressures—and what employers need to know to stay
Protesting Responsibility Determinations Based on JCCS Base Access Eligibility for Africa and Middle East Contracts
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2015 requires procuring agencies to verify that all potential awardees of contracts performed in Africa and the Middle East are eligible for base access. Procuring agencies determine a contractor’s base access eligibility by
Trump’s Riviera
Not satisfied with making enemies of our neighbors to the north and south, not to mention Europe, Trump stunned even his own staff* with a proposal he’s been thinking about for a month or two that has now alienated him
Mastering Middle Eastern Markets: 8 Essential Tips for Global Employers
Quick Hits
- Expanding business into the Middle East may require global employers to navigate unique challenges such as establishing a physical office presence, adhering to distinct workweek structures, and understanding regional tax policies.
- Employers must comply with requirements around hiring
How Are Competition Laws Heating Up in the Middle East? An Insider’s Guide to the Recent Surge in Legislation and Enforcement
Main Developments in Competition Law and Merger Control 2018-2024: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Palestine, Saudi Arabia (the KSA), Syria, United Arab Emirates (the UAE), and Yemen
Ashurst expands risk advisory offering to Middle East
It is the first global firm to launch this type of offering in the region
Sinwar Is Dead, So What Happens Next?
The mastermind of the October 7th tragedy, Yahya Sinwar, was fortuitously killed. Other than the terminally ignorant, this is recognized as both a great thing and a necessity for the future of the middle east. Of course, it wasn’t necessary
Exclusive: Iran s Secret Warning to U.S. Allies: Don t Help Israel, or You re Next – WSJ
DUBAI Tehran is threatening in secret diplomatic backchannels to target the oil-rich Arab Gulf states and other American allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for an attack on Iran, said Arab officials.Israel has
RTX Discloses Upcoming FCPA (And Related) Settlement
Raytheon (which changed its name to RTX in 2003) has been under Foreign Corrupt Practices Act scrutiny for several years.
RTX recently disclosed an upcoming Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and related) settlement to include a DOJ deferred prosecution agreement (with
Webinar on Sanction Strategies: Insights on India, China and the Middle East
On Tuesday 23rd July, energy and natural resources partners Sachin Kerur and James Willn, along with international trade partner Leigh Hansson, hosted the highly anticipated webinar “Sanction Strategies: Focus on India, China, and the Middle East.” During this insightful session,