Middle East
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LEGISLATION
Saudi Interior Ministry to launch the anti-harassment system within days
The Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry is planning to roll out a new anti-harassment system as soon as this week.
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ISLAMIC BANKING
Islamic bank retrieves $170 million as it uncovers internal fraud
Abu Dhabi's Al Hilal Bank has uncovered internal fraud as employees helped to steal over $170 million, most now retrieved.
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IP
US charges Iranians over $3.4 billion cyber theft campaign
The US has charged nine Iranians with theft of $3.4 billion in trade secrets, data and intellectual property.
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LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Clyde & Co expands in Oman with former Dentons Asia head
The firm has formed an association with a local firm for its second Oman office.
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DIVERSITY
Saudi Arabia slowly increases female lawyer intake
More female lawyers are registering in Saudi but there is still a long way to go.
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TECHNOLOGY
Dubai trials go paperless
All cases at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts will be dealt with electronically from 1 July, as the government plans to go paperless by 2021.
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MERGER
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Leading Israeli law firms merge
The two firms will become one of the largest outfits in Israel delivering cross-border legal services.
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LAW FIRM EXPANSION
CMS partners with Saudi Arabian law firm
CMS has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabian law firm Feras Al Shawaf.
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LAW FIRM EXPANSION
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Gide sets up in Tehran and boosts its presence in the Middle East
The French law firm is the first to obtain a licence to practice in the country.
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POLITICS
Dubai issues strict new law to regulate not-for-profits
A new law has been issued in Dubai to regulate 'civil organisations' (non-profit entities) in the emirate, official news agency WAM has reported.
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