Middle East: Government, Public Sector

As the US intensifies economic pressure on Iran through naval blockades and sanctions, Tehran's war-torn economy faces unprecedented challenges yet demonstrates surprising resilience. Through sophisticated sanctions evasion networks, alternative trade routes, and cryptocurrency transactions, Iran continues to function despite mounting isolation. The critical question remains: can Iran's hardened economic strategies outlast American political will to maintain broad Middle East disruption?

Qatar's Central Bank has launched a temporary loan deferral initiative allowing borrowers to postpone loan instalments and interest payments for up to three months in response to regional geopolitical developments.

This document presents the Translation of Law No. 194 of 2020, known as the Banking Law of Egypt.

The UN's 15th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi has exposed how rapidly evolving technology is enabling sophisticated transnational criminal networks while revealing stark divisions among nations on how to combat these threats. The conference also marks a pivotal moment for the UAE's transformation from a grey-listed money laundering jurisdiction to a global anti-crime leader, even as deep disagreements emerge between major powers like the US and Iran over the future of internat

A person, director, employee, trader, or virtual asset business faces questions about crypto transactions and suspected money laundering. Accounts or wallets may be frozen, and investigators may request records or an interview.

Businesses operating in the UAE face severe penalties for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, where even minor errors in customer verification, record keeping, or reporting procedures can result in substantial financial penalties and irreparable harm to corporate reputation. Understanding the specific compliance requirements and potential consequences is critical for organizations seeking to operate within the UAE's regulatory framework.

A call from Dubai Police asking a person to attend a police station usually means that a complaint has been filed and the police are gathering evidence. The person may be called as a witness, or as the person against whom the complaint was made.

Family law principles emphasize achieving justice among all family members while ensuring equal protection of rights, particularly for vulnerable parties. The framework addresses critical matters including divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and maintenance obligations, with special focus on safeguarding children's fundamental rights to care, education, and protection from domestic violence.

Record settler violence in the West Bank has drawn unprecedented international sanctions from the UK, France, and nine EU states, while Israel's far-right coalition pushes settlement expansion ahead of October elections. With the Palestinian Authority weakened and the US notably restrained in its response, the escalating crisis threatens regional partnerships and marks a stark departure from the Oslo Accords signed thirty-three years ago this September.

Israel's upcoming October 27 election presents a fractured political landscape where neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition appears likely to secure the 61 Knesset seats needed for a majority. With polls showing a near-tie and Arab parties holding the balance of power, the post-election coalition negotiations may prove more decisive than the vote itself...

When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important questions is who has the authority to make decisions for their child. A child may live primarily with one parent, but this does not necessarily mean that parent has complete legal authority over every aspect of the child’s life.

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has launched a digital transformation of its trademark and industrial design grievance committees, enabling remote proceedings and electronic document submission. This modernisation initiative aligns with Egypt Vision 2030 and introduces new procedures for IP practitioners while maintaining traditional in-person options.