Foreign companies without a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that are covered by the Personal Data Protection Law must now register with SDAIA.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, and Faisal Imam
The Saudi
The Law introduces registration, licensing, governance, investment, and dispute resolution requirements for the Kingdom’s sports sector.
By Salman Al-Sudairi, Abdullah A. Alsaeed, and Talal Fuad Abul
On June 11, 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new Sports Law
New copyright rules and a compulsory licensing regime for Arabic translations create opportunities for AI developers in the Kingdom, but further guidance may be needed on scope and operation.
Businesses launching loyalty schemes in the KSA face a complex web of regulatory requirements spanning data protection, consumer protection, financial regulation, competition law, and intellectual property.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, Khaled Alhuneidi, Ksenia
The Resolution reaches any social media platform whose services are made available in, or directed at users in, the UAE.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, Ksenia Koroleva, and Fady Saleh
The United Arab Emirates
Organizations should prioritize compliance efforts in light of mounting regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, and Faisal Imam*
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is now firmly
The amendments grant listed companies greater flexibility in determining distributable profits and establish clear controls for the removal of board members by the general assembly.
By Salman Al-Sudairi, Basil Al-Jafari, and Hatem Abdulghaffar
Key Points:
The law has extraterritorial reach over digital platforms and internet service providers that operate in, or target users in, the UAE.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Danielle van der Merwe, Ksenia Koroleva, and Fady Saleh
The United Arab
The draft law proposes a data embassy ecosystem and comprehensive framework in Saudi Arabia, promoting its position as a global AI hub.
By Brian Meenagh, Ksenia Koroleva, and Faisal Imam*
On April 14, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Communications,
The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is witnessing significant growth in the Middle East as the GCC continues to seek economic diversification.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Sara Patel, and Lucy Tucker
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom
