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Dimah Talal Al-Sharif
Dimah Talal Alsharif is a Saudi legal consultant, head of the health law department at the law firm of Majed Garoub and a member of the International Association of Lawyers. Twitter: @dimah_alsharif
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Understanding the legal position of ‘custom of trade’
For thousands of years, even long before the evolution of the present judicial system, humans have devised ways of dealing with one another.
Public-private partnership is important for sustainable growth
The concept of public-private partnership (PPP) has gained immense importance around the world. The business model has been used to effectively utilize state resources and the talent pool available in the private sector in order to achieve economic prosperity.
New privatization law to boost national economy
Saudi Arabia approved a new privatization law this week to boost the private sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product from 40 to 65 percent, which is a key goal of the Vision 2030 strategy.
Labor Reform Initiative to help boost Saudi Arabia’s private sector
We have always stressed the importance of streamlining labor market procedures and defining clear mechanisms to help improve the contractual relationship between an employee and an employer without compromising the rights of any party.
Ensuring the rights of employees working night shifts
Recently, Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi issued a decree clarifying the rights of individuals working night shifts in various commercial establishments.
New regulations seek to streamline Saudi financial market
In a bid to streamline and manage the Saudi financial market effectively, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) on Monday approved investment funds laws, real estate investment funds regulation and a glossary.