Middle East
A region where law is made by assemblies, royal decrees and ministerial councils, and financial free zones run their own regimes.
Overview
Important jurisdictions include the UAE, with onshore and free-zone regulators, and Saudi Arabia.
Authorities in this jurisdiction include the Central Bank of the UAE, DFSA, ADGM’s FSRA, TDRA, SAMA, the Saudi CMA and SDAIA.
This glossary covers 3 authorities here, including National assemblies (Middle East), Royal decrees and Ministerial councils. It contains United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Check the official sources below for legal scope, applicable dates and exceptions. This entry is an explanatory reference, not legal advice.
Why it matters
Operating here brings this jurisdiction’s laws and authorities into scope, on top of any parent jurisdiction’s.
Who it affects
Organisations established in, or serving customers in, Middle East.
Where it sits
Ten linked steps connect where you operate to the proof that you complied.
- 01Jurisdiction
- 02Industry
- 03Activity
- 04Authority
- 05Regulation
- 06Requirement
- 07Guidance
- 08Control
- 09Evidence
- 10Enforcement
Hierarchy
- Part of
- EMEA
- Includes
- United Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia
- Members & authorities
- Ministerial councilsNational assemblies (Middle East)Royal decrees
Connections
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What to do about it
- 1Establish your nexus: establishment, licences, customers or employees there.
- 2List the authorities with power over you there.
- 3Map local requirements and how they differ from the parent jurisdiction.
- 4Track local guidance and enforcement.
From requirement to evidence.
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