Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 74: Ziad Salloum, Salloum & Partners, United Arab Emirates
As we pass the mid-point of 2025, it’s a good time to review the important developments we have seen in the first 6 months of this year, particularly reforms to the UK’s data protection laws, the EU’s pathway to...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
On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a recission of the Biden administration’s January 15, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Interim Final Rule (“AI Diffusion...more
The UAE’s bold move to launch the “Stargate” AI data center in Abu Dhabi by 2026 is more than a technological milestone. It’s a strategic play that reinforces the country’s ambition to lead in AI, digital infrastructure, and...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
On May 19, President Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, which criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes. The TAKE IT DOWN Act is the first US law to...more
We are closely following the recent announcement by France and the UAE regarding their €30 billion–€50 billion investment to build Europe’s largest AI data center in France with up to 1 gigawatt of capacity. The announcement...more
Whistleblowing has become an increasingly critical aspect of corporate governance and compliance, especially for multinational companies operating across diverse legal and regulatory landscapes. We see increased efforts by...more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emerged as one of the world's most important financial free zones. Established to foster financial and commercial activities,...more
To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more
On September 23, 2024, the United States (U.S.) White House issued a statement announcing that the U.S. and United Arab Emirates (UAE) intend to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies and...more
The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is witnessing significant growth in the Middle East as the GCC continues to seek economic diversification. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are...more
Federal Decree E-Commerce Law No (14) of 2023 on Trading by Modern Means of Technology (the "E-Commerce Law") came into effect in September 2023, replacing the preceding E-Commerce Law of 2006 and reflecting the growth of the...more
The Dubai International Financial Centre urges companies to protect personal data when using artificial intelligence. On 18 April 2023, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a financial free zone with its own...more
Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (“SMCR”), firms are required to identify and report to the FCA any instances of disciplinary action taken in relation to conduct that would amount to a breach of one of the...more