http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/legalen-usCopyright 2012 Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:37:00 GMT4214476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/legalhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214033757/Complaints_filed_against_Israel_over_killings_of_Iranian_scientistsJudiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejeii has said that Iran has filed complaints against the Zionist regime at international courts over its involvement in the assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:45:42 GMTTehran Times ZAWYA20120214033757Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214040123/Deported_by_Malaysia_Kashghari_detained_on_arrival_in_RiyadhSaudi blogger Hamza Kashghari, who had fled to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday after tweeting insulting comments about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), was taken into custody as he arrived in Riyadh on Sunday night. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:32:22 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120214040123Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120213T103953ZIFS62/Deported_Saudi_blogger_faces_blasphemy_charge_reportA Saudi journalist wanted in the kingdom for comments deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohammed was arrested after being deported from Malaysia and will face charges of blasphemy, a report said.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:09:24 GMTAFP ANA20120213T103953ZIFS62Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213061323/Emirates_IDvisa_link_in_Dubai_from_April_1Plans to link the national identity card to visas will be enforced in Dubai on schedule on April 1 after it was implemented in all other emirates.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:35:07 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120213061323Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213051614/Malaysia_deports_controversial_Saudi_tweeterMalaysia on Sunday deported controversial Saudi former columnist Hamza Kashgari after Riyadh requested his extradition following the outrage caused by comments deemed blasphemous and insulting to Prophet Mohammad on his Twitter account.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:18:21 GMTGulf News ZAWYA20120213051614Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20120212000022/MobinilOTMT_shares_suspended_pending_clarity_on_Mobinil_future_EGXThe Egyptian Stock Exchange said it has suspended trading in the shares of Egyptian Co. for Mobile Services, or Mobinil, and Orascom Telecom Media and Technology, or OTMT, pending clarification on Mobinil's future.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:41:56 GMTZawya Dow Jones News ZW20120212000022Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212052048/Visa_and_residency_for_foreign_energy_workers_in_Iraq_will_be_easierObtaining visas and residency for foreign oil and electricity workers will be sped up in a bid to boost the economy. The government will streamline the bureaucracy foreign workers face to a mere two-week waiting period instead of months after heeding complaints from several overseas companies.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:56:50 GMTAK News ZAWYA20120212052048Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212052147/Kurdistan_ministry_to_form_council_for_consumers_rightsThe Iraqi Kurdistan Ministry of Trade and Industry will form a council to protect consumers' rights. Planning director general at the ministry Suwar Aziz said the council is another attempt to prevent the introduction of low quality staff into Kurdistan's markets and to regulate said markets.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:50:09 GMTAK News ZAWYA20120212052147Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_10022012_110252/Britains_top_Arab_advocacy_group_in_dire_need_of_fundingBritain?s premier pro-Arab lobby is in danger of closing down due to a lack of money, and has launched an emergency appeal for both short- and medium-term funding.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:19 GMTGulf News GN_10022012_110252Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_11022012_120235/UAE_Labour_Ministry_backs_efficacy_of__Tasheel_systemMore than 10 million Ministry of Labour transactions have been processed by the ?Tas?heel? system since it was launched in 2007, according to a top official.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:07:21 GMTGulf News GN_11022012_120235Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211090312/Business_breakfast_targets_leading_change_in_times_of_crisis'Deaifis Advocates and Legal Consultants' are organizing a business breakfast themed "Leading Change in Times of Crisis", to discuss ways to revitalizing businesses and boosting growths in times of turbulence and uncertainties. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:07:59 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120211090312Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211034502/KSA_Media_houses_to_dock_journalists_pay_for_press_law_violationsA number of the Kingdom's media houses are preparing to dock the pay of their journalists for any fines incurred for misreporting and defamation under the country's newly-revised Press and Publications Law.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:38:30 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120211034502Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211042528/Jordan_to_contest_ruling_on_extraditing_Abu_Qatada_from_BritainJordan will contest a European Court of Human Rights ban on Britain extraditing Islamist cleric Abu Qatada, who is wanted in Jordan in connection with two 1998 attacks, an official said on Friday.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:31:10 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20120211042528Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211042450/Former_Jordan_intelligence_chief_in_custody_over_alleged_corruptionAmman Prosecutor General Mohammad Sourani on Thursday decided to hold former intelligence chief General Mohammad Dahabi in custody for 14 days on charges of money laundering, embezzlement and exploitation of public office.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:30:50 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20120211042450Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120211T014343ZHZZ45/Canadian_firm_drops_two_execs_with_Kadhafi_tiesCanadian engineering firm SNC-Lavalin said late Thursday it has sacked two executives loosely linked to a failed plot to smuggle a son of ex-Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi into Mexico.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:52:22 GMTAFP ANA20120211T014343ZHZZ45Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210125520/EFSA_presents_draft_to_amend_the_executive_regulation_of_capital_market_law_regarding_regulating_SukukIn the framework of EFSA's effort to achieve its strategic objectives, which include the development of the capital market as well as the rules governing the financial and investment tools which increase market's efficiency and activity. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:05:18 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120210125520Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120210T050333ZHWB47/Exiled_Iranian_cartoonist_vows_to_fight_regime_with_drawingsIranian dissident cartoonist Mana Neyestani says drawing has been his salvation and a weapon to combat his own personal demons as well as Tehran's hardline Islamist regime.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:14:28 GMTAFP ANA20120210T050333ZHWB47Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120209T202252ZHVH91/Global_Witness_urges_mediation_to_resolve_Sudan_oil_rowThe world community must intervene in a dangerous oil dispute between South Sudan amid mounting tensions and war rhetoric, Global Witness said on Friday.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:11:05 GMTAFP ANA20120209T202252ZHVH91Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120210T041126ZHWA49/Malaysian_police_detain_Saudi_tweeterMalaysian police Friday said they had detained a young Saudi journalist who fled his country after Twitter comments he made about the Prophet Mohammed triggered calls for his execution.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:10:40 GMTAFP ANA20120210T041126ZHWA49Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20120209000094/Former_Nakheel_CEO_Chris_ODonnell_wins_3_mn_claim_against_companyFormer Nakheel Chief Executive Chris O'Donnell has won a $3 million claim against the Dubai real-estate developer for breach of contract, the Dubai World Tribunal ruled Thursday.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:12 GMTZawya Dow Jones News ZW20120209000094Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209082132/DFSA_announces_its_Chief_Executive_to_step_down_later_this_yearThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announces, today, that after nearly four years in the Chief Executive's role, Mr Paul M Koster has decided to step down in September 2012. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:03:32 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209082132Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120209T075605ZHRV38/Australia_denies_link_to_secret_Iraqi_prisonAustralia denied as "nonsense" Thursday claims in a British newspaper that it played an "integral" part in illegally detaining prisoners of war at a secret Iraqi desert jail in 2003.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:53:18 GMTAFP ANA20120209T075605ZHRV38Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209043228/Commercial_fraud_in_Saudi_Arabia_cost_govt_SR40b_in_2010Commercial fraud cost the government and society a massive SR40 billion in 2010. This shocking announcement was made by Dr. Nasser Bin Ibrahim Al-Tuwaim, President of the Consumer Protection Association (CPA), in a symposium at the Middle East Strategic Studies Center earlier this week.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:43:33 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120209043228Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209043735/Chambers_overcharging_firms_Saudi_MinistryThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) has accused some chambers of commerce and industry of deliberately violating the ministry's regulations by overcharging companies on their annual membership fees.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:05 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120209043735Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209035341/Kurdish_paper_includes_oil_and_gas_law__MP Kurdish Alliance MP Shwan Mohammed Taha disclosed today that the paper to be presented by his political bloc to the national conference will include the implementation of Article 140 of the constitution and the oil and gas law.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:01:03 GMTAswat Aliraq ZAWYA20120209035341Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208131910/Contractor_successful_in_retaining_a_judgment_against_Nakheel_for_over_AED58mA contractor has been successful in a judgment against Nakheel PJSC. Technical Architects General Contracting Company LLC (TAGC) held onto a judgment against Nakheel for over AED58 million in the Dubai World Tribunal (DWT).Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:44:34 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208131910Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208110912/UPC_and_DED_unveil_commercial_signage_regulationsAbu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) today unveiled the commercial signage regulations and a storefront policy to improve signage, building facades and limit the use of public space for equipment and storage. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:05 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208110912Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208070810/Al_Ahlia_Converting_studying_plans_to_change_legal_statusThe Al Ahlia Converting Industries has decided to study a management proposal to convert legal status of the company from public joint stock company to a closed joint stock company. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:32:36 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20120208070810Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208102000/Bahrain_TRA_orders_VIVA_to_stop_using_unapproved_term_for_special_mobile_numbersThe Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain issued on 6 February 2012 an order to VIVA-Bahrain to immediately stop the enforcement of a term requiring consumers to pay BD 1,500 upon the termination of its Mobile Special Number Service.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:03:58 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208102000Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208103231/DFSA_announces_stakeholder_survey_results The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announces, today, the results of a recent stakeholder perception survey of the DFSA. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:58 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208103231Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208090435/Dubai_Department_of_Economic_Development_issues_14360_licences_in_2011Key economic sectors and economic activity in Dubai remained stable and growing in 2011, with the Department of Economic Development (DED) issuing 14,360 business licenses during the year. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:48:21 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208090435Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208081556/Eversheds_soaks_up_Qatari_utilities_contractThe Doha office of international law firm Eversheds has been appointed to advise Qatar General Electricity and Water Co (Kahramaa) in relation to its strategies for the improvement and expansion of electricity and water supply in Qatar. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:32:44 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208081556Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208080540/Eversheds_appoints_distinguished_Middle_East_projects_expertInternational law firm Eversheds has appointed Trowers & Hamlins partner and energy and infrastructure specialist, Tim Armsby as a partner across its Middle East offices. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:46 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208080540Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208042520/FNC_passes_draft_law_on_translationThe Federal National Council (FNC) on Tuesday approved a draft law regulating the profession of translation (both oral and written interpretation). It also stipulates penalties. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:45:53 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120208042520Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208031119/Violators_of_health_law_to_be_named_in_Saudi_ArabiaHealth Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah has approved publicizing the names of violators of private health care law in the print media, according to an announcement by the ministry.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:13:36 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208031119Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208032405/New_company_to_streamline_manpower_sector_in_KSAThe first manpower company named "Mawten" (Home of Professionals for Recruitment of Labor & Domestic Services) established within the framework of the new regulatory provisions of the Ministry of Labor was formally launched here Tuesday.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:48:07 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208032405Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208034914/Major_relief_for_foreign_companies_in_OmanThe new Tax Law issued in 2009 which was effective from tax year 2010 provided a major relief to foreign companies by reducing their tax rate by 60 per cent from the previous maximum of 30 per cent to a uniform tax rate of 12 per cent. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:32:55 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20120208034914Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_07022012_080246/UAE_FNC_passes_law_on_translatorsTranslators who do not pass a certification test and have licence from the Ministry of Justice will either face a jail term of up to two years or fine of not more than Dh100,000 or both, according to a draft law.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:07:18 GMTGulf News GN_07022012_080246Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208031217/Recruitment_firms_not_complying_with_Saudi_ministry_rules_to_be_closed_downSaudi Labor Ministry will close down recruitment companies with preliminary licenses to import foreign manpower if they start activities before obtaining the final licenses, business daily Al-Eqtisadiah reported quoting Deputy Minister Mufrij Al-Haqbani.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:52:02 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208031217Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_07022012_080254/UAE_ID_card_deadlines_eased_in_free_zonesThousands of expatriates working with private companies in free zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will get time to register for or renew their national ID cards without paying fines until March 31 and May 31 respectively, the Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) announced.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:50:26 GMTGulf News GN_07022012_080254Open