The Middle East currently places much of its capacity through the global reinsurance markets, where much of the risk is ceded out to these markets, according to Mr Simon Isgar, Partner & Head of Insurance, BSA Ahmad bin Hezeem & Associates LLP. This has provided immense opportunities to the global reinsurance markets, including the London…
A Long-Term Residency Scheme In The UAE The UAE recently allowed select categories of foreigners to apply for long-term visas for themselves and their families, including investors and entrepreneurs who meet certain conditions, pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. 56/2018 on the Regulation of Residence Permits for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Individuals with Specialised Talents. In accordance…
INTA’s Anticounterfeiting Committee, Middle East and Africa Subcommittee recently held two policy dialogues in the United Arab Emirates to discuss the issue of online counterfeiting. The dialogues, organized by Subcommittee member Munir Suboh (BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, United Arab Emirates), were held on June 20 and July 1, in Abu Dhabi and…
To ensure efficiency and streamlining with international best practice, namely in trademark prosecution and the enforcement of registered rights, the UAE Ministry of Economy has issued an administrative order to decrease and waive some of the core official fees associated with their trademark registration and enforcement services. Following an increase to such fees in 2015, the…
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP offer specialist legal services to the healthcare sector through a dedicated legal team of experts. With extensive experience of working with many healthcare clients, we understand the key issues and obstacles faced by organisations today. The skills and expertise offered by a team of four specialists allows us…
UAE FOREIGN INVESTMENT LAW Following the enactment of the UAE Federal Law No. 19 of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI LAW”), the UAE Cabinet has announced the positive list of activities covered by and benefiting from Article 7-3 of the FDI Law. The UAE cabinet has approved 122 economic activities across 13 sectors that…
UAE-based law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) was awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year 2019 at the prestigious ACC Middle East Legal Awards. The elite of the Middle East’s legal community gathered in Dubai to celebrate the Middle East Legal Awards. Having achieved a number of key milestones over the…
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the authority for attracting, developing and enhancing international investment in Saudi Arabia, accompanied UAE-based law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) in hosting a series of business seminars in the United Kingdom and Ireland, to highlight key investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Titled ‘Doing Business…
Resolution No 34/2019 – For the Issue of Unified Healthcare Insurance Policy Form Introduction The Health insurance market embraces itself for another mandated health insurance law in the Sultanate of Oman. Residents in Oman will be required to have in place a minimum level of medical insurance coverage with minimum benefits pursuant to the prescribed…
Law requires secure storage of healthcare data in UAE for 25 years Healthcare providers, insurers, brokers, IT providers must audit their compliance The United Arab Emirates is preparing to roll out a new law that will regulate the use, storage and privacy of healthcare data in the country. The law, which broadly mirrors the U.S.…
