BLOCKCHAIN
World's 'first' Blockchain court planned for Dubai
Dubai consortium launches plans for the world's first 'Court of the Blockchain.'
Middle East
DISCRIMINATION
ICJ finds UAE violated racial discrimination convention
Actions taken by UAE against Qatar in 2017 were discriminatory, according to the ICJ which ordered it to comply with CERD convention.
BANKRUPTCY
Saudi Arabia to launch new bankruptcy law next month
The new system is part of a drive to modernise the Saudi legal system, aimed at enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign investors.
SAUDI ARABIA
Hogan Lovells seals Saudi alliance after two-year search
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and reforming crown prince MBS attracting firms to the kingdom, as Hogan Lovells forges partnership.
GULF DISPUTE
Qatar taking UAE to ICJ with accusations of racial discrimination
With a year-long blockade still in place, Qatar fights back at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
COMPETITION LAW
Egypt's competition authority cries foul on FIFA's World Cup TV deal
On the eve of the World Cup, Egypt's competition authority demands FIFA give state TV World Cup rights over BEIN TV deal.
LEGISLATION
Saudi Interior Ministry to launch the anti-harassment system within days
The Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry is planning to roll out a new anti-harassment system as soon as this week.
ISLAMIC BANKING
Islamic bank retrieves $170 million as it uncovers internal fraud
Abu Dhabi's Al Hilal Bank has uncovered internal fraud as employees helped to steal over $170 million, most now retrieved.
IP
US charges Iranians over $3.4 billion cyber theft campaign
The US has charged nine Iranians with theft of $3.4 billion in trade secrets, data and intellectual property.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Clyde & Co expands in Oman with former Dentons Asia head
The firm has formed an association with a local firm for its second Oman office.