The Growth & Impact of Digital Banking in Saudi Arabia
As the world becomes increasingly digitised, so too does the way we bank. In Saudi Arabia, the banking sector has…
As the world becomes increasingly digitised, so too does the way we bank. In Saudi Arabia, the banking sector has…
Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer, has been undergoing a major transformation in recent years as it looks to…
The digital banking sectors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are growing exponentially, allowing them to catch up with the…
The worldwide energy industry is headed towards an extraordinary excursion and the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) is pushing to be…
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Saudi's legal system is based on the principles of Sharia law and has remained largely unchanged for decades. However, in…
The Saudi Arabian government has taken significant steps towards modernizing and codifying the legal system over recent years. The judicial…
Dispute resolution is a growing industry in Saudi Arabia, and over the past 18 months, there have been some changes…
Every commercial agency operating in Saudi Arabia is governed by the Law of Commercial Agencies. This law was enacted by…
Saudi Arabia is a lucrative market for businesses to expand their operations, with a booming economy and a rapidly diversifying…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a vibrant and rapidly changing nation, with new laws and regulations being introduced…
Saudi Arabia is a leading producer and exporter of energy, and its economy is still heavily tied to the oil…
The sports and media industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has undergone a significant transformation in the past…
As technology continues to develop, countries worldwide have begun to recognise and address the importance of data privacy. Saudi Arabia…
Over the past two decades, Saudi Arabia has been undergoing a remarkable transformation, which has touched nearly every aspect of…
Funding your business is a critical part of your growth journey, and in Saudi Arabia, banks are often the first…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been making significant strides in developing its capital market and promoting investment in…
The construction industry in Saudi Arabia has experienced significant growth in recent years, with numerous infrastructure projects and real estate…
Saudi Arabia recently introduced a draft law introducing mediation as an alternative way to resolve disputes. This law is currently…
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Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Belal Hashmi has authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in the leading competition publication of The Cartels…
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Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad has authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide publication on…
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Hammad & Al-Mehdar partner Abdulrahman Hammad and senior associate Samy Elsheikh author the Saudi Arabia chapter of The Mergers &…
The Central Bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (known as “SAMA”) announced its preliminary open banking policy on 10…
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In a move to provide practical assistance to companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, currently facing problems in complying…
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The Saudi Arabia judicial system has a long history and continues to see changes and adaptations to address the demands…
Over the last half-decade, Saudi Arabia has proven to be a lucrative investment destination for international investors. This is credited…
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On November 9, 2015, the Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia assented the Kingdom's company law 1437H/2015G…
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Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority (CMA) has passed several sweeping reforms to bolster protections for minority investors in Joint Stock…
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