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Article . 04/24/2025
GAC New Guidelines
The General Authority for Competition (GAC) in Saudi Arabia has issued its 5th edition of the Economic Concentration Review Guidelines, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom’s merger control regime.
The updated Guidelines introduce tailored thresholds, exemptions for passive investments and cross-border JVs, and a clarified definition of control—all aimed at increasing clarity and reducing regulatory burdens.

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