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Saudi Arabia Foreword

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 drives diversification amid falling oil revenues, with reforms in solar energy, IP rights, and labor.Contents

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Law Update: Issue 367 - Saudi Arabia & Competition Focus

Welcome to this
month’s Law Update

Against the backdrop of declining oil revenues and a global shift towards net-zero emissions, Saudi Arabia is making bold strides in diversifying its economy to reduce dependency on oil exports. The ambitious Vision 2030 plans are steadily pivoting the country towards a future fuelled by innovation and a more resilient and dynamic economy.

Ongoing legislative and regulatory reforms are opening opportunities in new sectors for investment: in this issue of Law Update, we spotlight key changes shaping the country’s legal landscape.

We scrutinise the regulatory framework for solar power generation in KSA and examine mechanisms for safeguarding and enforcing intellectual property rights, representing a significant step forward towards fostering innovation. As private sector employers increasingly adopt innovative workforce management strategies for greater efficiency and flexibility, we analyse the nuances of recent labour market reforms.

In other areas, we explore emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence in dispute resolution and discuss how the legal framework must adapt to enable this transition into the digital age.

Furthermore, we highlight how innovative financial structures like factoring and invoice discounting can bolster cash flow and liquidity for growing businesses. Securitisation has long been a key source of long-term funding in the US and Europe; we look at how GCC banks and finance companies are now increasingly turning to securitisation for improved balance sheet management.

Looking ahead, we explore the future of law in Saudi Arabia, identifying key trends that promise to shape the legal landscape. Whether you are an investor, entrepreneur, or a legal professional, we hope you will find this compendium a useful guide and look forward to discussing business opportunities in this dynamic and thriving market with you.