Middle East Links – March 2025

Welcome to our Middle East Links newsletter, where you will find updates and insights on developments in the United Arab Emirates, including the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Welcome to our March 2025 issue of Middle East Links. In Saudi Arabia, reform momentum continues, and we look at the disclosure obligations for companies under new Ultimate Beneficial Owner rules and the new netting framework. Those doing business in the United Arab Emirates should be aware of developments ranging from new laws and procedures relevant to agreeing contractual dispute resolution provisions, to the newly published thresholds that trigger the need for a merger filing.

Please contact a member of our Middle East team if you would like to discuss these developments with us.

Waleed Rasromani, National Managing Partner – Saudi Arabia