Capitalizing on Saudi Arabia’s Digital Future
Being one of the colossal economies in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has been a critical player in shaping digital…
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August 5, 2021
Crypto Center: Dubai’s DMCC to Tap into Blockchain’s Potential
The latest reports indicate Dubai is poised to venture into the crypto world and tap into the enormous blockchain potential.…
August 5, 2021
Insight into The Implementation of Cybersecurity Framework in KSA
Indeed, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) continues to lead the way within the digital transformation arena. Implementation of the…
August 5, 2021
Major Updates to the Saudi Cloud Computing Framework
The CITC has adopted the third version of the Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework in 2020. The Framework has amended the…
December 31, 2021
4th Edition of Fintech Law Review
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in The Financial Technology Law Review, 4th edition, published by The…
December 31, 2021
Saudi Arabia: Digital Business 2021
We are pleased to share our latest Saudi chapter, Digital Business 2021, authored by Suhaib Hammad, a partner and leads the…
December 31, 2021
Saudi Arabia: Fintech 2021
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter of the Fintech 2021 guide, published by Global Legal Group in June 2021.…
December 31, 2021
New Program for Remote Health Services Launched
Saudi Arabia's Commission for Health Specialists has announced a new program for providing health services remotely. The Commission said the…
December 31, 2021
Electronic Services Guidelines Launched
Saudi Arabia's General Secretariat of Tax Committees has announced it has launched an electronic services guide. The guide includes 12…
December 31, 2021
First Phase of Professional Verification Scheme Launched
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that the first phase of the Professional Verification Scheme…
December 31, 2021
Saudi Arabia: Data Protection 2021
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad authored the Saudi Arabia chapter of the Data Protection 2021 guide, published by Global Legal Group in July…
December 31, 2021
Electronic Edition of Tax Regulations Guidance Launched
The General Secretariat of Tax Committees has launched an electronic edition of the tax regulations guidance. The electronic edition has…
December 31, 2021
Venture Capital KSA E-Commerce Investment
The M&A team at Hammad & Al-Mehdar advised VentureSouq and its managed funds as lead investor in the $30.5m Series B equity…
May 11, 2021
Fintech Companies Allowed to Join Payment System
Saudi Arabia's Central Bank has announced that Fintech companies can join the national Mada payment system. Saudi Payments said the…
May 6, 2021
Hammad & Al-Mehdar Contributes to the Saudi Arabia Chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide on Digital Health 2021, 2nd Edition
Hammad & Al-Mehdar’s partner Suhaib Hammad has authored the Saudi Arabia chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide publication on…
March 10, 2021
Enactment of the ADGM Data Protection Regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (the “ADGM”) has now enacted its Data Protection Regulations on 14 February 2021 (the “ADGM…
March 25, 2021
CRYPTOCURRENCY OPERATOR IN BAHRAIN
Introduction The final draft of the Crypto-asset Platform Operators (CPO) regulation module in the Kingdom of Bahrain was announced in…
October 20, 2020
The ADGM Releases New Guidance about Robo-advisory Regulation and Governance
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market released a regulatory framework for Digital Investment Managers (Robo-advisors). They…
October 8, 2019
The ADGM Enhances Crypto Assets Regulations
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently updated its governance of crypto assets. In…
October 7, 2019
Regulation of FinTech products under Saudi law
Constant technological improvements are disrupting most industries, providing new and more innovative products and services to customers. The financial industry…
October 7, 2019
Digital banking regulations arrive in the ADGM
Financial technology has revolutionized how banking institutions deliver their commercial services. Remarkable innovations such as blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and…
October 7, 2019
MENA Fintech Association Launches to Prop Fintech in Growing MENA Market
MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), a non-profit organization founded to shape the future of technological innovations, products, and business models in…
August 29, 2019
E-commerce Law Finally Introduced in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-commerce Law (the “Law”) was finally approved on the 9th of July 2019, demonstrating the Ministry of Commerce and Investment’s…
August 29, 2019