Marota City: Countdown to Skyline
Marota City, the new district in Damascus destined to host modern real estate developments within a space of 2,149,000 square meters, may be a giant construction site at the moment. However, if a controversial...
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Legal Briefing – December 2018
International The United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy in Damascus after a hiatus of six years in an effort to develop bilateral diplomatic and economic relations with Syria. The reopening of the embassy was...
Legal Briefing – November 2018
Government Reshuffle President Bashar Al-Assad reshuffled the cabinet of Prime Minister Imad Khamis. The following ministers were appointed to their respective portfolios: Minister of Interior Major General Mohammed Khaled Al-Rahmoun; Minister of Water Resources...
Legal Briefing – October 2018
National Administrative Reform Program (NARP) The government is looking at activating and expanding the authorities of the board of directors of public sector entities rather than relying solely on the executive decision-making powers of...
The Unprecedented Ramifications of the Awqaf Law and Parliament’s Response
Towards the end of September, a considerable controversy started to stir in Syrian society as a new piece of legislation, comprised of almost 40 pages, found itself making the rounds on social media. The...
Legal Briefing – September 2018
International Trade On behalf of President Bashar Al-Assad, Prime Minister Imad Khamis opened the 60th Damascus International Fair in the presence of local government officials and foreign dignitaries. It ran from September 6-15 and...
Legal Briefing – August 2018
Property A prominent UAE businessman arrived in Damascus and met with officials from Damascus Cham Holding – both the Governor of Damascus in his capacity as the Chairman of the Company, and the CEO...
Incorporating a Limited Liability Company in Syria
The Companies Law provided for in Legislative Decree 29/2011 permits the establishment of certain business entities, the most important of which are joint stock companies, limited liability companies and partnerships. It is essential to point out...
Legal Briefing – July 2018
Investments The Syrian government has published its latest draft of the new Investment Bill. It is expected to be a major piece of legislation that will regulate and encourage local and foreign investments in...
Legal Briefing – June 2018
Reconstruction President Bashar Al-Assad has made clear that reconstruction in Syria will not be an open house. Syria will not seek funding from the US, EU and other countries that actively aided combat operations...