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A New Era in Saudi Law: The Introduction of the Civil Code

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant legal reform with the introduction of its first Civil Transactions Law (the “Civil Code”), which took effect on December 16, 2023.

By codifying key legal principles, the new law marks a significant stride towards modernising the Kingdom’s legal system. In this article for Law Middle East, Nabeel Ikram and Giuliano Parlascino explore a number of important changes introduced by The Civil Code.

Read the full article on Law Middle East.

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