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Qatar: Shura Council Approves Draft Law Amending Real Estate Law

09/02/202309/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

The Peninsula, 6 February 2023: Qatar’s Shura Council has held its regular weekly session, where it approved a draft law amending some provisions of Qatar Law No. 6/2014 Regulating Real Estate Development.

This has been approved after the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee’s report was reviewed. Its provisions have also been discussed by the Council.

The amendments have included several definitions contained in the draft, the establishment of a special register for those licensed to practice real estate development, and another register for those licensed to practice the profession.

The amendments have also defined the obligations of real estate developers.

The draft regulates the relationship between developers and banks.

It stipulates the opening of an account by agreement between both parties, in which the rights and obligations of both are to be determined.

The amendments also include asking developers to submit an accounting statement detailing the amounts spent on the project.

It has grants judicial authority to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s employees and establishes a licensing committee.

The Committee will be entrusted with issuing licenses to real estate developers and companies which operate in the field by managing and maintaining real estate which is under construction.

The Council has also approved a draft law amending some provisions of Qatar Law No. 24/2006 on issuing the Law of Fertilizers and Agricultural Soil Improvers in GCC countries.

This had been referred to the Council by the government, after reviewing the Services and Public Utilities Committee’ report.

In addition, they have also approved a request to extend the work of the Cultural Affairs and Information Committee to study a draft law on documents and archives.

The Council’s Speaker briefed members on a submitted proposal to include an emergency clause on criminalizing contempt for religions and spreading hatred among people.

The proposal has called for the promotion of values like coexistence, tolerance, international peace and security.

It will be on the agenda of the 146th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which will be held next March.

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Oman: New Regulation Issued For SME Registration

09/02/202309/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Atheer, 5 February 2023: The Chairwoman of Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Authority has issued Oman Decision No. 56/2023 on issuing regulations to register SMEs and on issuing business entrepreneurs’ identity documents.

Based on this decision, SME owners must correct their position to align with the regulations’ provisions. This must be done within 90 days following the date the regulations come into force.

Headquarters must also be within the geographical borders of Oman.

Entrepreneur cards can be obtained if the owner is fully committed to the project. However, they must also be registered with the Labour Ministry as the business owner.

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Kuwait: Municipality Law Amended

09/02/202309/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alqabas, 4 February 2023: Kuwait’s Municipality has planned to increase punishments and penalties imposed on property owners who violate the Building Code by transferring their private housing into an investment property.

Based on these amendments, property owners, engineering offices, consultancy firms, engineers, or contractors who violate the building code will be fined a minimum of 100 Dinars up to 5,000 Dinars.

In all cases, the offenders must correct the violation at their own expense. In addition, the power supply will also be cut from non-compliant buildings.

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Meet the ground-breaking women shortlisted for the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards!

08/02/202313/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

The wait is over! We’re thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated shortlist for the 2023 LexisNexis Women in Law Awards in the GCC, brought to you by LexisNexis Middle East and sponsored by Yungo Legal Consultants and DLA Piper.

Over 150 women – trailblazers in the legal industry – stepped up to the challenge and submitted entries across 17 categories of law practice. The women who submitted entries deserve a round of applause, as their participation is what has made these awards a true success from the start.

You can view the shortlisted candidates here.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this momentous occasion as we honour the winners at the star-studded gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Ritz-Carton, JBR in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2 March 2023.

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Saudi Arabia: Implementation of Government Rental of Real Estate to Start Soon

02/02/202302/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Almadina, 29 January 2023: The Saudi General Authority for State Real Estate has clarified that the state’s real estate rental law and its implementing regulations will come into force starting from 2 February 2023.

The law was approved, and 180 days have passed since its publication in the Umm Al-Qura newspaper, so it must be implemented.

The new law and its implementing regulations have replaced the “state leasing and eviction of real estate” law and its implementing regulations.

It aims to regulate the state’s real estate leasing through government agencies according to its needs. It also rationalises the financial costs of renting and optimises using real estate properties leased by government agencies.

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Qatar: Health Insurance Law to Be Applied to Visitors

02/02/202302/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alsharq, 28 January 2023: The Qatari Public Health Ministry has started the first phase of the Health Insurance Law implementation in Qatar Law No. 22/2021, covered by Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 17/2022.

This decision states that a health insurance policy must cover visitors to Qatar.

The ministry has said that the required health insurance policy must only cover basic health care needs such as A&E treatment.

The compulsory policy must be purchased for a single visa for 30 days at the cost of 50 Riyals when it is first issued and every time the visa is renewed.

Visitors can choose one of the registered companies to provide them this service by visiting the Ministry website.

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Oman: Law Concerning Job Performance Adequacy Measuring

02/02/202302/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Atheer, 29 January 2023: Oman Ministerial Decision No. 36/2023 on issuing the law for measuring the adequacy of job performance has been issued.

The decision defines adequacy as the total and final level of the employee’s performance in achieving their primary objectives and outcomes based on designated levels. These levels include excellent, very good, good, acceptable, or weak. There is also a level of acceptable or weak due to illness.

This decision applies to all civil service departments employees and others who have legal personalities who have been in service for six months or more.

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Kuwait: Action to be Taken Against Some Doctors

02/02/202302/02/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Kuwait Times, 30 January 2023: The Kuwait Ministry of Health is to take disciplinary action against doctors who have conducted medical examinations and x-rays on expatriates without charging the necessary fees.

These fees are usually collected by health staff before the treatment is given. However, it was found some doctors had let relatives and friends who were expats use these services without charging them. Steps taken would include referring these doctors to an investigation at the ministry or referring them to the Public Prosecution in the case of repeat offences.

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Lexis® Middle East Law Alert: January/February 2023 Edition Released

31/01/202331/01/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

We are pleased to share the January/February 2023 edition of our law magazine, the Lexis® Middle East – Law Alert!

The Law Alert is a complimentary magazine that keeps readers updated on the MENA region’s legal, financial and fiscal developments and hot topics.

In this edition:

Evidently Electronic: The New UAE Evidence Law

Are you ready for the digital revolution? The UAE government has just passed a law to allow electronic evidence in court procedures. Taha H Tawawala and Amer Al Marzooqi of Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC-SO explain how this will revolutionise the legal system.

Legal Round-Up: Covering Recent Key Legal Developments (Region-Wide)

Keep up with the latest legal developments in the region! Our legal round-up covers all the key news so that you can stay informed.

Tax and Finance Round-Up: Covering Recent Key Tax and Finance Developments (Region-Wide)

Stay up-to-date on regional tax and finance developments with our latest round-up, supported by Aurifer Middle East Tax! Get the latest news and insights on key developments from the region.

Director Directions: Amendments to the Bahraini Corporate Governance Code

Reem Benshams of Zu’bi and Partners breaks down the key changes in Bahraini Corporate Governance Code amendments that companies must comply with during their AGM Report Submissions to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC).

In-House Profile: Technology

Riyadh Al Habshan, GM of Legal Affairs at Solutions by STC, explains why it’s essential to stay up-to-date on legislative and regulatory changes in the tech sector. Find out how tracking these changes can help manage risk and ensure compliance!

Saudi Data Protection Law

Saudi’s Data Protection Law is undergoing some major changes! Lamisse Bajunaid and Amna Usman of Dr Qaisar H Metawea Law Firm explain the key developments and what to expect when the Executive Regulations are issued.

Movers & Shakers: A Round-Up of the Top Appointments and Promotions

Check out our latest round-up of the top movers and shakers from the world of legal appointments and promotions, brought to you by Jameson Legal. Who’s been promoted, who’s been appointed and who’s moving on? Find out now!

Dispute Resolution Focus: A Long and Illustrious Career

After 35 years in the advocacy field, Ali Al Aidarous of Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants reflects on a long and illustrious career. Tune in to hear what he says about his highlights in dispute resolution cases and updates!

Dispute Resolution Focus: Civil Changes

Welcome the new year with a new Civil Procedure Law in the UAE! Waleed Hamad of Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants is here to provide an overview of its main provisions.

Contract Watch: Patent Filing

Gowling WLG‘s Noor Hassan shares how filing a UAE patent or design application is now easier for non-UAE-based applicants, with new requirements in place to make the process cheaper. No more costly PoA, DoA, and commercial register/license extractions!

We thank Aurifer Middle East Tax for keeping their finger on the pulse of tax developments across the region and Jameson Legal for supporting movers and shakers across the region.

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Kuwait: E-Visa for Umra Issued to Residents

23/01/202323/01/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alanba, 18 January 2023: Kuwait’s Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry, represented by the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department, has announced that based on directives issued by the Saudi authorities, Kuwait residents can obtain electronic visas for Umra prior to arriving in Mecca by registering their biometric details.

The Ministry has stated that biometric registration is available to visitors from the UK, Tunisia, Kuwait residents, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

Registration can be completed via the Saudi Visa Bio application, which registers the face, the eye, the fingers, and the passport.

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