ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE Government has issued a federal decree which aims to regulate and organize media in the UAE. The decree also aims to promote the UAE as a global media hub and establish an enabling environment to catalyze the growth and prosperity of the sector. The...
Arabs endorse draft law, strategy to regulate social media, up to $2m penalty for violation
The law will apply to a wide array of “illegal content” including, but not limited to, false and fake news, disinformation campaigns, and actions that systematically influence democratic electoral processes.
Oman issues order to regulate consumer cooperatives
MUSCAT, OMAN - Oman Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion on Sunday issued an order to regulate the activities of consumer cooperatives. The order aims at promoting Omani products, establishing new supply chains, supporting national industries, developing governorates and providing new investment opportunities. The regulation consummates the "National Product...
Dubai passes new law to regulate virtual assets like Bitcoin
Dubai has promulgated a new law in order to regulate virtual assets that are becoming popular with many investors in the UAE and across the world.
Saudi Arabia to regulate foreign investment
Looking to protect many sectors of its economy from the competition that the foreign companies will present, Saudi Arabia has formed a new committee to regulate foreign investments.
