Over the past year, Dubai has witnessed a stagnation in lawyer growth, contrasting sharply with a surge in Riyadh, as highlighted by recent research from Law.com International. The study reveals a 68% increase in legal headcount in Saudi Arabia, overshadowing Dubai’s 2% decline. Despite Dubai’s continued status as the largest legal hub in the region, accounting for 57% of lawyers, Riyadh’s share has risen, now claiming 17%, thus overtaking Abu Dhabi as the second leading legal center.
The changes are part of a broader trend facilitated by new legal frameworks allowing international firms to operate independently within Saudi Arabia, contributing to the city’s burgeoning legal scene. For further details, you can read the full article on Law.com International here.