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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s New Regulatory Framework for Factories: An Overview

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing [MOMRAH] has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to significantly enhance the industrial investment environment for factories across the Kingdom. This new framework applies to factories located within urban areas, support service zones, and designated industrial districts, representing a key step in the country’s Vision 2030 […]

Milen Zachariah John · 18 Aug 2025 · 5 minRead →
News

Dubai Real Estate Court Cancels Dh 2.38 Million Sale Contract, Orders Dh 250,000 Compensation to Seller

In a recent noteworthy ruling, the Dubai Real Estate Court annulled a residential property sale contract worth Dh2.386 million due to the buyer’s failure to comply with scheduled instalment payments. The court also ordered the re-registration of the property back to the seller and awarded Dh250,000 in compensation for losses suffered by the seller, affirming […]

Milen Zachariah John · 16 Aug 2025 · 4 minRead →
Banking

How to Enforce a Bounced Cheque in UAE Mainland Courts: A Practical Guide

  Cheque execution or enforcement is a swift legal process in the UAE that allows recovery of funds from bounced cheques without pursuing criminal charges. With the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 50/2022 (Commercial Transactions Law), cheque bounce is now generally treated as a civil matter, but criminal charges may still apply in cases involving fraud, account […]

Milen Zachariah John · 7 May 2025 · 8 minRead →
Dispute Resolution

Saudi Arabia’s Transformative Dispute Resolution Landscape: A Vision 2030 Blueprint for Global Arbitration Leadership

Saudi Arabia has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to dispute resolution, emerging as one of the most progressive arbitration jurisdictions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This transformation is deeply rooted in Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s ambitious socio-economic reform agenda, which has prioritized legal modernization, judicial efficiency, and international competitiveness. Over […]

Milen Zachariah John · 24 Apr 2025 · 11 minRead →
News

From Tradition to Transformation: The Rise of Alternative Legal Services

The legal industry, once known for its traditional and conservative practices, has undergone a significant transformation. This seismic transformation over the past decade has been driven by the emergence of alternative legal service providers (ALSPs). These newer players have disrupted the traditional legal market, offering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of corporate […]

Milen Zachariah John · 12 Feb 2025 · 7 minRead →