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Expert analysis on construction, energy, and cross-border investment across France and the Gulf
Saudi Arabia's competition enforcement has intensified under Vision 2030. The General Authority for Competition (GAC) is actively investigating anti-competitive practices and blocking mergers. Foreign companies operating in KSA must understand the Competition Law's requirements to avoid fines up to SAR 10 million.
Read guideSaudi Arabia's intellectual property framework has undergone rapid modernisation under Vision 2030. The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) now administers a comprehensive IP regime covering trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets — with enforcement powers that foreign companies need to understand.
Read guideSaudi Arabia's financial sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation under Vision 2030. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has liberalised licensing for foreign banks, launched a fintech sandbox, and expanded Islamic finance regulatory frameworks. This guide covers what foreign financial institutions need to know.
Read guideDubai's construction market generates more FIDIC-based disputes per capita than any other jurisdiction. The difference between recovering a delay claim and losing it entirely often comes down to whether the FIDIC Sub-Clause 20.2 notice was given within 28 days.
Read guideSaudi Arabia's tax system operates on a dual track — Zakat for Saudi/GCC-owned businesses and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) at 20% for foreign-owned entities. With VAT at 15% and new transfer pricing regulations, foreign companies face a complex but navigable tax landscape.
Read guideSaudi Arabia's public procurement market — estimated at over USD 100 billion annually under Vision 2030 — is governed by the Government Tenders and Procurement Law. Foreign companies must navigate the Etimad e-procurement platform, IKTVA local content requirements, and Saudi-specific contract terms.
Read guideSaudi Arabia is the largest franchise market in the Middle East, but the Commercial Agency Law creates significant protections for local agents and franchisees. Foreign brands must understand agent termination restrictions, exclusivity implications, and the regulatory framework before signing Saudi franchise or distribution agreements.
Read guideSaudi Arabia has become the Gulf's largest destination for foreign direct investment. But the Kingdom's legal framework — a combination of Sharia principles, Royal Decrees, and rapidly evolving regulatory bodies — requires specialist legal guidance that generic international advice cannot provide.
Read guideSaudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — the Kingdom's first comprehensive data privacy regulation — imposes significant obligations on companies processing Saudi personal data. This guide covers the PDPL requirements that foreign companies operating in Saudi Arabia must address in 2025.
Read guideCross-border transactions between Europe and the Gulf fail at a higher rate than domestic deals — not because the commercial terms are wrong, but because the legal coordination between jurisdictions breaks down.
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