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UAE ENACTS FEDERAL DECREE-LAW NO. 20 OF 2025: KEY AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANIES LAW Summary: The United Arab Emirates has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, introducing targeted yet significant amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 (the “Companies Law”). These reforms reflect the UAE’s ongoing commitment to modernising its corporate legal framework, aligning with international best practices, and enhancing the regulatory environment for commercial entities. The

SEBI MODIFIES CONDITIONS FOR REDUCED DENOMINATION OF DEBT SECURITIES Summary: The Securities and Exchange Board of India ( SEBI ) has issued Circular No. HO/17/11/24(1)2025‑DDHS‑POD1/I/491/2025 dated 18 December 2025, amending the conditions under which issuers can offer debt securities at a reduced denomination. The change expands eligibility to include zero‑coupon debt securities alongside traditional interest‑bearing instruments, enhancing accessibility and flexibility in

BAHRAIN LABOUR LAW INSIGHTS: WINTER 2025 COMPLIANCE UPDATE Summary: Bahrain has introduced and proposed several important labour law developments impacting employer compliance in Winter 2025. Key updates include stricter workplace first aid and emergency care requirements, proposed reforms tightening redundancy termination procedures, clarifications from the Court of Cassation on pension contributions and arbitration clauses, and the continued rollout of the Wage Protection S

D IGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION RULES, 2025 NOTIFIED BY MEITY Summary: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ( MeitY ) has officially notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s data protection framework and operationalises the country’s first comprehensive personal data protection law. In Detail: With the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, the Government of India ha