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Saudi personal data protection law update 2024

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released proposed updates to the Personal Data Protection Law’s Transfer Regulations for public review until 18 April 2024. This post provides a snapshot of the proposed changes, helping you understand how [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:26:20+02:00April 14th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Kuwait data protection regulation 2024 update

Let’s talk about the Kuwait data protection regulation 2024. Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) recently introduced Resolution No. 26 of 2024. This new regulation updates the country’s data privacy framework for telecommunications and IT service providers in [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:26:36+02:00March 27th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

Running an information security programme in the UAE

In the UAE’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the need for robust information security practices cannot be overstated. From the bustling economic hub of Dubai to the advanced infrastructure of Abu Dhabi, businesses operating within the UAE, including its free zones like [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:27:14+02:00March 19th, 2024|Categories: Cybersecurity Law|Tags: |

Doing business in the Middle East and wider Arab world

Doing business in the Middle East and wider Arab world offers a wealth of opportunities for organisations wanting to expand to new territories. But it’s often challenging to get started. I’ve created this guide to serve as a resource for [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:35:27+02:00February 25th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |

Oman Data Protection Regulations 2024

In a significant move towards enhancing data protection compliance, Oman has introduced new regulations that promise to make it easier for businesses operating in Oman to navigate and align with the region’s legal framework. This post provides an analysis of [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:28:32+02:00February 19th, 2024|Categories: POPI and Data Protection|Tags: , |

DIFC courts issue guidelines for AI in legal proceedings

I recently discovered an intriguing development that marks a significant step forward in legal proceedings within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts. To embrace technological advancements, the DIFC courts have issued a novel set of guidelines for using AI-generated [...]

By |2024-08-26T22:02:49+02:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: AI Law|Tags: , , , |

UAE government IT procurement: Considerations for IT providers

The opportunity for foreign IT providers to supply software and services to local and federal government entities in the UAE brings unique challenges. These challenges mainly stem from applying procurement rules that may not always align neatly with the complexities [...]

By |2024-08-26T21:30:13+02:00February 9th, 2024|Categories: Contracts|Tags: |