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New horizons for non Saudi property ownership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Saudi Arabia's new Real Estate Law enables foreign direct investment, broadens eligibility, and marks a major step toward Vision 2030....more
Saudi Arabia has taken a bold and strategic step forward with the introduction of the draft Global AI Hub Law, designed by the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST). This pioneering legal framework is part of the...more
In May 2025, Saudi Arabia issued a new White Land Tax Law under Royal Decree No. M/244, replacing the earlier 2016 regime. On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MoMaH) published the implementing...more
On 18 April 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published amendments to the VAT Implementing Regulations. Key changes include stricter VAT group formation criteria, new deemed supplier rules for...more
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently concluded a landmark tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was his first official...more
The continued growth and diversification of the regional economies, coupled with significant advancements in the legal frameworks, have made the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increasingly attractive...more
The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) continues to develop its antitrust and competition regulatory framework to bring it in line with international standards. These efforts are part of the Kingdom’s broader goal...more
The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom. ...more
On Dec 24, 2024, Bio-Thera Solutions Inc. announced that it has partnered with Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company to commercialize BAT2206, a proposed ustekinumab biosimilar to Jansen’s STELARA, in Saudi Arabia....more
Saudi Arabia is yet to enact AI Regulations, relying on guidelines to establish practice standards and general principles. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) There are currently no AI...more