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Key Reforms to Saudi Labor Law Now in Force: A Summary of the 2025 Amendments
May 11, 2025
On 19 February 2025 (corresponding to 20/08/1446H), the recent amendments to the Saudi Labor Law (the “Amendments”), promulgated by Royal Decree No. 51/M dated 23/08/1446H, officially entered into force. These Amend...
Saudi Arabia Adopts New Rules for Ultimate Beneficial Owners
May 11, 2025
On 22 Shaban 1446H corresponding to 21 February 2025, the Saudi Official Gazette “Umm-Al-Qura” published the Minister of Commerce’s Decree No. 235 dated 13/08/1446H regarding the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Rules...
Amendments to the Accounting and Auditing Profession Law
May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Royal Decree No. 169/M dated 10/08/1446H, approving a series of amendments to the Accounting and Auditing Profession Law, origi...
New Personal Status Regulations Enhance Protections for Women, Children, and Heirs in Saudi Arabia
May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Prime Minister approved the Implementing Regulation of the Personal Status Law (the “Implementing Regulation”), which entered into force on the same date...
Enforcement of Financial Settlement Rules for Anti-Corruption Crimes in Saudi Arabia
May 11, 2025
Pursuant to Royal Decree No. 303/A dated 30/07/1446H (corresponding to 30 January 2025), the Rules for Financial Settlement of Anti-Corruption Crimes (the “Rules”) have been formally approved and adopted. These Rule...
Saudi Arabia Approves New Road Transport Law
May 11, 2025
On 29 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 28 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Royal Decree No. 188/M, issued on 24/08/1446H, approving the new Road Transport Law (the “Law”), which repeals and replaces the...
Saudi Government Sets Framework for Vehicle Procurement and Leasing: Key Insights
May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Cabinet Decree No. (545) dated 28/07/1446H, approving the Regulations for the Purchase and Lease of Vehicles by Government Enti...
Dr. Eman Riad Wins Employment Lawyer of the Year at the Legal500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2025
February 14, 2025
Riad & Riad is proud to announce that Dr. Eman Riad, the founding partner of the firm, has been named Employment Lawyer of the Year for the Middle East region at the prestigious Legal500 Middle East and North Af...
Riad & Riad Recognition in Chambers Global Guide
February 14, 2025
Riad & Riad Law Firm is proud to announce its outstanding rankings in the 2025 Chambers Global Guide across three critical practice areas: Corporate/M&A Dispute Resolution: Litigation Projects & Energy....
Victory for a Multinational Japanese Medical Devices Manufacturer: Court Clarifies Agency vs. Distribution
January 4, 2025
We are proud to announce a significant legal victory secured by our firm on behalf of a leading multinational Japanese medical devices manufacturer in a complex dispute with its local distributor in Egypt. This case...
Egyptian Government Invites Bidders for Seawater Desalination PPP Project
December 28, 2024
The Egyptian Government, represented in the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), has invited interested companies to submit prequalification applications to qualify for the design, financing,...
New Hires Announced: A Strong Start to 2025
December 26, 2024
As we usher in 2025, Riad & Riad is delighted to announce the newest members of our team, whose expertise and passion for the legal profession promise to elevate the services we provide to our valued clients. Th...
Riad & Riad Participates in the Second Annual Sino-International Law Forum in China
December 24, 2024
Riad & Riad was honored to participate in the Second Annual Sino-International Law Forum held in China, organized by SIPAC. The forum brought together global legal and industry experts to explore critical legal...
Riad & Riad Sponsors and Participates in Sharm El-Sheikh IX Arbitration Conference
December 24, 2024
Riad & Riad was proud to sponsor and actively participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh IX Arbitration Conference, organized by the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA). Held in the s...
Investment Opportunities in Egypt’s 2025 IPO Program
December 24, 2024
The Government of Egypt (GoE) has unveiled an ambitious Initial Public Offering (IPO) Program for 2025, presenting a unique opportunity for strategic investors to participate in the privatization of 10 state-owned e...
Riad & Riad Sponsors MENA Employment Summit 2024 — Dr. Eman Riad to Lead Session on Workplace Internal Investigations
October 29, 2024
We are delighted to announce Riad & Riad’s sponsorship of the MENA Employment Summit, taking place on November 21, 2024, in Dubai. This summit will gather regional leaders in employment law and human resources f...
Riad & Riad Sponsors Sharm El Sheikh IX on the Role of Courts in International Arbitration
October 29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Riad & Riad is a sponsor of Sharm El Sheikh IX conference organized by CRCICA. Sharm El Sheikh IX is an internationally recognized conference focused on the evolving Role of Court...
Riad & Riad Sponsors Cairo University team in Price Media Moot Court Competition held at the University of Oxford
April 18, 2024
As part of our firm's commitment to corporate social responsibility, we are excited to support the next generation of legal talent as they showcase their skills on an international stage. The Price Media Moot Court...
Riad & Riad Continues to be Ranked as Top Tier Law Firm by Legal500
April 17, 2024
Our Project Development and Construction practice as well as our Employment practice are ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 edition of Legal500 EMEA! Congratulations to the whole team, in particular Dr. Fatma Salah and Dr. E...
Temporary Entry of Free Zone Equipment and Tools
April 17, 2024
On the 25th of March 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers issued Decree No. 24 of 2024 ("Decree") allowing free zone companies to have its tools, supplies, machines, equipment, devices, and means of transportation (...
Egypt’s Pre-Closing Merger Control Regime Enters into Effect
April 16, 2024
Egypt amended its Protection of Competition and Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices Law No. 3 of 2005 (“Competition Law”) on 29 December 2022. The amending law No. 175 of 2022 (“Amendment Law”) introduced the long...
Egypt Raises Minimum Salary of For Private Sector by 60%
April 16, 2024
For the third time during the last couple of years, the Egyptian National Council for Salaries (“Council”) decided an approximate 60% increase in the minimum salary of private sector employees. Minimum Salary as of...
Establishment of Technologist Syndicate in Egypt
April 16, 2024
Last February Law No. 13/2024 was issued deciding the establishment of an independent syndicate for technologists (the “Law”). The need to establish a syndicate for technologists (the “Syndicate”) grows after the is...
Riad & Riad successfully completed transferring the workforce of one of world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services companies in Egypt
April 15, 2024
R&R has successfully completed transfer of the workforce of one of the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services companies in Egypt. The transfer of the company’s staff took place as part of a bus...