Qatar — which designates Islam as the state religion and follows Sharia law — is an authoritarian state that lacks freedoms of expression, …
Enforcement of patents in the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court
After a phone call and some tweets, Taiwan is back in the news. Now seems like the perfect time to write about the enforcement of intellectual property rights on the island. Taiwan, the unassuming …
Here are the new Georgia laws taking effect in 2026
Education, insurance, healthcare and tax policy are all set for major changes as dozens of new Georgia laws roll out on Jan. 1 and July 1, 2026.
Kuwait property sales more than double in Q2
Kuwaiti real estate sales soared 113 percent in the second-quarter compared to the year earlier period signaling a recovery in the sector, official data showed on Thursday. Property sales in the Gulf …
Oman unveils $4.2bn ‘MAD’ Muscat Marine, Art and Digital District in major coastal redevelopment
Oman launches the $4.2bn ‘MAD’ Muscat Marine, Art & Digital District with Dar Global, creating a new coastal hub for culture …
Dar Global, Art District unveil $4.2bln new coastal destination in Oman
Located along Oman’s picturesque coastline, the ‘MAD’ project spans over 1.5 million sq m with a gross development value of RO1.6 billion …
A Simple Guide to Decoupling Property in Singapore: Legal Ways to Avoid ABSD
Buying a second property may be a dream come true to many, but in Singapore, it also means having to pay the hefty Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD). The ABSD for Singapore Citizens (SCs) buying a …
Judge approves sale of Love Israel property
The 40 members of the Love Israel community moved one step closer today to leaving their rural Arlington property. Judge Karen Overstreet of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Seattle approved a $3.3 …
Property disputes in Israel come with a complicated back story – and tend to end with Palestinian dispossession
The bombing of Gaza may have ended, the sirens in Tel Aviv silenced for now. Yet as concern over a planned June 15, 2021 march by right-wing Israeli nationalists underscores, the threat of violence in …
Wynn Resorts is seen as having a ‘compelling’ opportunity in the UAE
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) held a UAE Market Tour event last week to discuss the UAE market and the company’s Al Marjan Island project with industry analysts. The Wynn Al Marjan Island project represents a …