Middle East: Technology

Every jurisdiction adopts its own legislative framework to regulate the transportation and mobility sector, including the deployment of electric vehicles ("EVs").

The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority ("NCA") has issued the Non-CNI Private Sector Entities Cybersecurity Controls (the "Controls")...

Today, many investigations hinge less on physical traces like fingerprints or footprints, and more on "invisible" digital breadcrumbs left on smartphones, computers...

Digital platforms have fundamentally transformed contracting practices, condensing user consent into a single click that masks extensive, non-negotiable obligations...

As the region's digital economy continues to expand, 2026 is set to be a year of implementation and active supervision.

While these advances offer unprecedented efficiency and innovation, they introduce complex challenges for transfer pricing. Traditional frameworks assume that IP is created and owned by humans, but AI-generated IP blurs these assumptions, raising critical questions about valuation, ownership, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has formally enacted its updated regulatory framework for Crypto Tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),1 as of January 12, 2026, following an October 2025...

As the UAE positions itself as a global hub for innovation and digital assets, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance has become a cornerstone for trust and sustainability in crypto-related financial services...

The valuation of corporate assets is undergoing a fundamental shift as data becomes a core driver of competitive advantage, profitability, and scalability. In today's digital economy, data is no longer merely a byproduct of operations but a strategic asset that directly influences pricing power, customer acquisition, risk management, and innovation