Saudi Arabia: Merger control regulation in Competition Law 2019
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Implemented Competition Law 2019 including merger control regulation
On 25 September 2019, the Competition Law was implemented, 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. The 2019 law applies broadly domestically and abroad to commercial entities that might "have an adverse effect on fair competition wit…
SourceEntry into force with grace period of Competition Law 2019 including merger control regulation
On 6 March 2019, the Competition Law was entered into force through Royal Decree M/75. The 2019 law applies broadly domestically and abroad to commercial entities that might "have an adverse effect on fair competition within the Kingdom". The previo…
SourceAdopted Competition Law 2019 including merger control regulation
On 5 March 2019, the Council of Ministers adopted the Competition Law, which would replace the previously enforced Competition Law from 2004. The 2019 law applies broadly domestically and abroad to commercial entities that might "have an adverse eff…
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