Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Religious Orthodox Classes Will Be Taught in Public School Buildings

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Church and state relations; Education funding; Freedom of religion; Religious minorities - On November 24, 2014, the Russian daily newspaper Kommersant reported that according to Moscow City Council Member and Chair of the Moscow City Board of Education Nina Minko, the Russian Orthodox Church has been granted the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Gambia: Law Enacted Making Aggravated Homosexuality a Crime

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Crime and law enforcement; HIV/AIDS; LGBT rights - On October 9, 2014, The Gambia's President, Yahya Jammeh, signed into law the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 2014, which includes a provision that prescribes a harsh penalty for certain homosexual acts already criminalized under the country's... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Japan: New Revenge Porn Prevention Act

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Crime and law enforcement - The Diet (Japan's parliament) recently enacted the Revenge Porn Prevention Act. (Shiji seiteki gazou kiroku no teikyou tou ni yoru higai no boushi ni kansuru houritsu [Act on Prevention of Damage by Provision of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Indonesia: Jakarta to Impose Partial Ban on Motorcycles

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Transportation and public works; Transportation safety and security - Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta, is planning to ban motorcycles from some of the main thoroughfares beginning in February 2015, following a trial of the ban from December 17 of this year. The policy, designed to... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: Right to Use Firearms Extended

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Firearms and explosives - On November 8, 2014, the Government of the Russian Federation amended the Rules on Circulation of Civil and Service Weapons and Munitions in the Territory of the Russian Federation (Government Regulation No. 1178, Government Legal... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Court of Justice of the European Union: Conscientious Objectors May Claim Asylum in the EU

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Asylum; Military service - On November 11, 2014, Eleanor Sharpton, the Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union, issued an opinion in Case C-472/13, on the question of whether conscientious objectors are eligible to seek... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Denmark: Package of Measures to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion and Use of Tax Havens

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Money laundering; Taxation - On November 6, 2014, the Danish Ministry of Taxation published a package of measures on the prevention of tax evasion and the use of tax havens. (Laura Ambagtsheer-Pakarinen, Denmark: Government Publishes Package on Measures to Prevent... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Draft Law Banning Publishing of Information Concerning the Armed Forces

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Arms control and nonproliferation; Freedom of information; Freedom of speech; Freedom of the press; Internet - On November 6, 2014, the legislative department of the State Council of Egypt (a judicial organ) approved a draft law banning the publication in media outlets of any information concerning the armed forces. The State... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Saudi Arabia: Women Not Allowed to Perform Notary Duties

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Islamic law; Judicial powers; Lawyers and legal services; Women's rights - Notaries public in Saudi Arabia are public employees under the Ministry of Justice, in accordance with article 73 and subsequent articles of the Judiciary Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/78 of 2007 (1428 Hijri). (... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Suriname: VAT Tax to Be Initiated in 2016

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International organizations; Taxation; Value-added tax - On October 31, 2014, the International Monetary Fund commended Surname's recent efforts to address the country's "widening fiscal and external imbalances, and the progress made on financial sector reform," in the wake of its weakened macroeconomic... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Law on Inspection of Food Quality and Nutrition in Educational Institutions Passed

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures; Child health; Education; Food safety; Health - On July 28, 2014, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) passed the Food Quality and Proper Nutrition in Educational Institutions Inspection Law, 5774-2014 (Food Quality Law). (SEFER HAHUKIM [Book of Laws, SH] 5774 No. 2470 p. 762,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : United Nations: Joint Committee Call to End Harmful Practices Against Women and Children

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Children's rights; Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979; Human rights; United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989; Women's rights - On November 4, 2014, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the Committee on the Rights of the Child released a joint recommendation/comment on the obligation of states "to prevent, respond... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Congo, The Democratic Republic of the: Militia Leader Sentenced

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Crime and law enforcement; Military justice; War crimes - On November 7, 2014, a military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo gave a sentence of ten years of imprisonment to JerandEgrave;andAcirc;me Kakwavu, an army general who had been a rebel leader. The court... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Namibia: Supreme Court Ruling Against Forced Sterilizations of HIV-Positive Women

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Health; HIV/AIDS; Human rights; Women's rights - On November 3, 2014, the Supreme Court of Namibia ruled that three HIV-positive women had been forcibly sterilized, without proper consent, during emergency caesarean deliveries. The Court thereby affirmed an... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Bangladesh: Sixteenth Amendment to Constitution Empowers Parliament to Impeach Justices

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Constitution; Judiciary; Legislative powers - Bangladesh Act No XIII of 2014 amended the Constitution of Bangladesh, empowering Parliament to impeach Supreme Court judges. (Sadiat Mannan, Parliament and Judiciary: Striking a Balance, DAILY STAR, (Oct. 20, 2014).) Part... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Netherlands: Integrated Approach to Combatting Jihadism

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Terrorism - The Dutch Ministers of Social Affairs and Employment and of Security and Justice have formulated "An Integrated Approach to Jihadism (Integrale aanpak Jihadisme)," the aim of which is "to protect democracy and the rule of law,... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Sweden: Internet Service Provider Appeals Data Retention Obligation

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Communications; Internet - On October 13, 2014, the Administrative District Court in Stockholm issued a ruling against telecommunications provider Tele2 Sverige AB, declaring that it must continue to collect and store data from its users as specified in the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : United States: Pacific Marine Reserve Expanded

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Boundaries; Environmental protection; Natural resources - President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation creating the largest marine reserve in the world, expanding an existing reserve over scattered areas in the south-central Pacific Ocean. The September 25, 2014, proclamation expands the territory of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Egypt: Decree Allowing Armed Forces to Assist Law Enforcement Agencies in Protecting Government and Public Facilities

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Armed forces and national security; National security - On October 27, 2014, after approval by the Council of Ministers, the President of Egypt, Abdul Fatah Al SiSi, issued Presidential Decree No. 136 of 2014, on enhancing sanctions against the offense of vandalism of public... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Israel: Provisions on Parole of Convicted Murderers

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Criminal procedure; Homicide - On November 4, 2014, the Knesset (Israel's parliament) Plenum approved the second and third reading of the Parole Bill (Amendment No. 14), 5775-2014. (Press Release, Knesset, Final Approval: People Who Commit Exceptionally Severe Acts of... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Russia: HIV-Infected Individuals Cannot Adopt Children

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Adoption and foster care; Children's rights; Health; HIV/AIDS - On September 23, 2014, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the legality of the list of illnesses that prohibit individuals from adopting children, establishing guardianship, or forming a foster family. (Supreme Court of the... The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's TECOM Investments said to eye $1.1bn loan

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Dubai Holding unit reportedly mandates banks to raise loan to fund expansion plans

Otmane El Rhazi : DIFC Investments launches $700m sukuk

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Pricing of the sukuk tightened several times with investor orders topping $3 billion, according to leads

Otmane El Rhazi : GFH Capital sells $25m property in top London postcode

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Subsidiary of Bahrain's Gulf Finance House announces sale of Queen's Gate Gardens property in Kensington

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's Americana says shareholder in talks on stake sale

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Major shareholder Al Khair National for Stocks and Real Estate Co in preliminary talks with 'various parties'

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's KIPCO posts 26% rise in Q3 net profit

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Kuwait Projects Co, which owns pay-TV firm OSN, says it made nearly $35m in three months to Sept 30

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's CBK cancels plan for $413m bond

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Commercial Bank of Kuwait says decision taken due to 'legislative and technical issues'

Otmane El Rhazi : HSBC launches $52m fund for Omani SMEs eyeing global growth

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Oman unit of banking major commits to new fund for small businesses looking to expand into international markets

Otmane El Rhazi : Qatar to launch $10bn investment fund in China

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The fund is also considering investments in the consumer and service industry and tech, media and telecommunications sectors

Otmane El Rhazi : Qatar's wealth fund eying Chinese property deals

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The fund is also considering investments in the consumer and service industry and tech, media and telecommunications sectors

Otmane El Rhazi : China central bank signs $6bn currency swap with Qatar

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Deal is expected to allow the two central banks to swap currencies if needed to ease trade and investment

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi's ADIB says Q3 net profit up by 20%

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank makes net profit of nearly $130m in quarter, ahead of analyst expectations

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's Abraaj offers $118m for 100% of Egypt's Bisco Misr

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Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority says it is considering the offer for producer of cakes and biscuits

Otmane El Rhazi : Daman Investments plans Dubai listing in Q1 2015

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Investment management firm says it will sell new shares equivalent to 55% of the firm to the public

Otmane El Rhazi : NBAD said to hire former Barclays exec as retail head

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National Bank of Abu Dhabi reportedly appoints Suvrat Saigal to run its consumer banking business

Otmane El Rhazi : Dubai's Abraaj inks deal to buy stake in Egyptian snack maker

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Private equity firm agrees deal with shareholders holding 56% in Bisco Misr

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi hotel operator inks deal for $326m loan

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Abu Dhabi National Hotels secures 10-year facility with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Otmane El Rhazi : Kuwait's Burgan Bank rebounds to net profit in Q3

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Gulf state's third largest lender by assets says it made nearly $53m profit after loss in same period last year

Otmane El Rhazi : 30% of UAE SMEs confident of winning new customers - survey

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Zurich poll says small businesses in the UAE are more confident than competitors across the world

Otmane El Rhazi : Emirates NBD lists first NZ currency bond on Dubai bourse

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NASDAQ Dubai welcomes listing of $78m conventional bond by emirate's largest lender

Otmane El Rhazi : Abu Dhabi's ADCB to open office in Singapore amid Asia push

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank obtains approval for office from Monetary Authority of Singapore

Otmane El Rhazi : Britain's Islamic finance market widens with gov't, private moves

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This summer, the UK became the first Western country to sell sovereign sukuk

Otmane El Rhazi : Barclays sued by Saudi developer for $10bn

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Jadawel International claims bank "hatched a fraudulent scheme" to secure a rare Saudi banking license

Otmane El Rhazi : Barclays sued by Saudi developer for $10 billion

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Jadawel International claims bank "hatched a fraudulent scheme" to secure a rare Saudi banking license

Otmane El Rhazi : New law may allow UAE Central Bank to fine bankers

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New legislation is being discussed by officials

Otmane El Rhazi : Alwaleed-backed Disneyland Paris benefited 4,000 workers with new ride

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The latest attraction is based on the popular Ratatouille animated film

Otmane El Rhazi : US probing Standard Chartered over Dubai banking

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London-based bank being investigated for potential US sanctions violations connected to its banking for Iranian-controlled entities

Otmane El Rhazi : New crowdfunding concept targets Dubai first time buyers

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Real estate firm DURISE launches fund in GCC which allows investments of as little as $5,000