We are pleased to share the latest edition of our HR magazine, the Lexis® Middle East – HR Alert!

The HR Alert is a complimentary magazine that updates the latest labour and employment law developments and cases and advises on region-specific HR policies and templates.

It also includes interviews with leading regional HR professionals and guidance on the latest industry trends.

In this edition:

When I’m Sixty-Four: New Pensions Legislation in Qatar

On 3 January 2023, Qatar Law No. 1/2022 will introduce changes to the pension rights of all working Qatari nationals. Emma Higham of Clyde & Co explains their current understanding of the impact this will have on employers and employees

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Quiet Quitting: Has this global trend reached the UAE?

Quiet quitting occurs when an employee decides that they will undertake the bare minimum to carry out their duties. Thenji Moyo and Naba Noor of Gateley UK LLP (DMCC Branch) talk about this trend in the UAE and positive ways to tackle it.

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Immigration Focus: Recent GCC Immigration and Visa Changes

The dynamic team at Vialto Partners share the latest immigration and visa changes in the region, including the latest developments relating to the UAE Job Exploration Visas. From 3 October 2022, a new type of visa has allowed job seekers to enter or remain in the UAE without needing a sponsoring employer. It allows individuals to come to the UAE to look for work or investment and business opportunities without a sponsoring host.

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Law Changes: Employee Share Schemes and Remuneration Developments in Saudi Arabia

The new Saudi Companies Law, which comes into effect in January 2023, brings with it changes to employee share schemes and directors’ remuneration as Richard Bell and Faisal Alassiri of Clyde & Co explain.

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In an Ever-Changing World

Madelein du Plessis, HR and Finance Officer at RELX PLC in Dubai, explains the approach she has taken to support an ever-expanding team in a continually changing regulatory environment.

On the other hand, Raka Roy of Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants explains how leave entitlements have changed under the new UAE Labour Law.

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Equality Policies

Sarah Malik of SOL International Ltd shares pointers for employers on how they can ensure their equality policies cover all types of discrimination, bullying, harassment, assault, and any verbal, physical, or psychological harm to an employee in the workplace in order to be compliant with Federal Decree-Law No 33/2021 On the Regulation of Labour Relations.

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We are pleased to share the latest 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:

Welcome Change: Saudi Arabia’s new Companies Law

A new Saudi Companies law has brought changes and innovations which, as Edoardo Betto and Thamer Alzayer of Hourani & Partners explain, look likely to support the Kingdom’s booming venture capital market.

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Firm Foundation: Real estate developments in the UAE

Two new laws have been issued in Dubai to support real estate investment; Mohammed Kawasmi of Al Tamimi & Company looks at their impact and other recent changes to real estate regulations there.

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In-House Profile: All Change

Sultan AlJadeed, Director of Legal Affairs of Hungerstation talks about what it is like working in an industry where having a fast response to regulatory change is critical.

On the other hand, Taha H Tawawala of Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC-SO examines how the regulatory landscape is changing for delivery companies like Mrsool, Jahez and Hungerstation.

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Focus on Funding

With third-party funding gaining pace, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of institutions prepared to finance arbitrations. Ritambhara Singh, Amira Salah, and Sriranjini Garegrat of Al Moayed Chambers explore the position of third-party funding in Bahrain.

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Contract Watch: Sub-leasing Contracts

Gerry Rogers of Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants explores the critical considerations concerning leasing and property laws in the UAE.

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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.

Thanks also to the dynamic team at Wasel & Wasel Arbitrator Services Inc. for flying the flag for arbitrators.

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Have you read the Lexis® Middle East Law Alert – July/August 2022 edition? Click the link below to access and read this edition.

We are pleased to share the latest edition of our HR magazine, the Lexis® Middle East – HR Alert!

The HR Alert is a complimentary magazine that updates the latest labour and employment law developments and cases and advises on region-specific HR policies and templates.

It will also include interviews with leading regional HR professionals and guidance on the latest industry trends. In this edition:

When the Heat is on!

With the Qatar Ministry of Labour and Public Health Department issuing new guidelines on heat stress, Emma Higham and Corrine Sobers of Clyde & Co explain what employers in Qatar need to do to comply with the law on working in the heat.

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Don’t Bank on It

Damian Burleigh of Acuity Knowledge Partners examines outsourcing in the Middle East and how it affects regional banks.

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Law Changes: Whose Right Is It Anyway?

Who has copyright rights when an employer/employee relationship or employer/freelancer is involved? Noor Hasan of Gowling WLG examines the fundamental rules.

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Saudisation

Nadia Malaika, HR Director for Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), talks about the importance of Saudisation in their sector and its implementation.

On the other hand, Anas A Akel of Hourani & Partners talks about specific Saudisation challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

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Social Media Policies

Rana Moustafa of D&C Legal Services shares pointers for getting a well-drafted social media policy in place to protect employers and ensure employees better interact with these platforms.

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