Theatre Licensing in Saudi Arabia

Theatre Licensing in Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Culture and Information (MOCI) of Saudi Arabia issued a statement in December 2017 legalizing commercial cinemas in the country. The Board of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) advanced a resolution for the issuance of the license to cinemas. This decision has been taken along with the decree allowing Saudi women to drive.

The opening of the cinema in the Kingdom…

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Franchising in the UAE

Franchising in the UAE

The franchising business in the UAE has been rising over the last couple of years. Numerous international companies have established their organization via franchise in the UAE. The UAE, being the focal point of business in the MENA region, attracts various organizations across the globe to expand its business.

Franchising, though on the outset may seem simple, it involves several issues that…

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UAE Electronic Media Regulations

UAE Electronic Media Regulations

Social media has become one of the greatest concerns in today’s world. We are now part of a generation who are highly influenced by the social media. There are various platforms available for the users and this results in many issues concerning morality and legality. The growth of social media has resulted in many pros and cons. The pros are the availability of a wide range of opportunities to…

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New Bankruptcy Law of Saudi Arabia

New Bankruptcy Law of Saudi Arabia

Money has become the most crucial factor to sustain in the modern world. However, money itself is expensive, and there may be various instances which lead to a person or an entity into bankruptcy.  The courts while deciding such factors end up in a dilemma as it is not easy to figure out the reason for one going bankrupt.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as per its National Transformation Plan (NTP)…

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Legal issues within the ambit of Sports Law Sports law has become one of the most significant areas of law with the increase in issues pertaining to the sports industry.

Law Governing Exclusion Clauses in the UAE

Law Governing Exclusion Clauses in the UAE

A contract whether reduced in the form of writing or spoken is a promise or set of promises, that is intended to be enforceable by law. They are important at all levels of society and are formed concerning two individuals to the most complex agreements between business entities.

In a contact, in order to secure and protect the parties involved, many types of clauses may be included such as sale…

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Testimony Witness in the UAE A witness is a person who sees the happening of an event. Witness testimony has been in existence from time immemorial.

Law of Limitation and its Applicability

Law of Limitation and its Applicability

As long as there is a request, the right will not be lost. The law of limitation lays down the time prescribed for filing a civil suit and related matters. It is the time limit within which one can approach the court for justice. The law came into force to protect the established user from losing his rights.

The period of limitation is of two types namely, personal rights and property rights.…

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Court of Arbitration for Sports

Court of Arbitration for Sports

Sports law is a set of rules and regulations applicable to athletes and different kinds of sports. It deals with various branches of law such as the contractual liability, misconduct, agency etc,. When a dispute arises concerning a particular sport and its athletes, the matter may be resort to a form of alternative dispute resolution system.

Sports-related arbitration is a method of dispute…

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UAE Anti-Fraud Law

By virtue of federal law number 19 of 2016, the United Arab Emirates introduced the Anti- Fraud law in the UAE. The law has been established to curb the fraudulent practices and to safeguard the market from deception relating to commerce.

The law purports to regulate the framework and create more policies towards a legal regime and to provide an effective mechanism to counter infringement of…

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Law governing Verbal Promises and Promissory Estoppel in the UAE.

Law governing Verbal Promises and Promissory Estoppel in the UAE.

Reliance on oral promises is a significant aspect of real-world litigation. The question is how far can one rely on an oral promise. Verbal agreements are the ones wherein the terms have not been reduced into writing. Since they are not expressly written down, the conditions agreed upon may vary. Here the performance of the agreement is based on trust.

The law concerning this issue differs from…

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Arbitration in the UAE- Joinder and Consolidating Claims

Arbitration in the UAE- Joinder and Consolidating Claims

Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution system wherein the matters are settled outside the court of law without recourse to litigation. Unlike the civil code, the issues under arbitration are flexible and can be suited according to the convenience of the parties.

Halsbury’s Laws of England has defined arbitration as:

“a process used by agreement of the parties to resolve…

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS- Protection of 'Geographical Indication' in the UAE.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS- Protection of ‘Geographical Indication’ in the UAE.

Intellectual Property Rights are a set of proprietary rights that are granted to Individuals over their creation. The owner of such a right is entitled to various exclusive privileges and immunities. An example of intellectual property rights includes the exclusive right which is available to a musician from his work being infringed or violated. These set of rights differ and varies from country…

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The UAE Contract Law and Position of Third Parties.

The UAE Contract Law and Position of Third Parties.

A relationship between contracting parties where there is an offer, acknowledgement and acceptance is called as a contractual relationship and these are the ones we enter into every day of our lives whether express or implied. When people go to purchase something at a store, they enter into a contractual relationship with the store. It may or may not be enforceable, however, there exists a kind…

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Overview of Theater Licensing in KSA

Overview of Theater Licensing in KSA

In December 2017, the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information (the MOCI) issued an official proclamation expressing that commercial cinemas will be made a legitimate beginning from mid-2018 (lifting a boycott after over three decades). From that point onward, the Board of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (the GCAM) passed a determination, which enabled GCAM to issues licenses to…

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Updated Bahraini Bankruptcy Law

Updated Bahraini Bankruptcy Law

The new law on liquidation in Bahrain plans to refreshes decides that manage indebtedness procedures and that fortify the nation’s business network. A portion of the progressions includes the improvement of a framework concerning which the restoration of establishments or people that document for liquidation can happen at whatever point conceivable. Authorities trust that the enactment will cure…

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COMPANY FORMATION IN RAK MARITIME CITY The concealed diamond of UAE, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is a mesmeric stretch of brilliant shorelines, earthenware desert, went down by the wild heaps of Hajar and a sea of Bedouin Oasis is simply out of the shadow of Dubai's indulgent high rises.