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Public Notices Aren’t Optional Anymore

In today’s compliance-heavy, risk-prone business environment, public notices are not just formalities  they’re early warning signals. Whether you’re a legal advisor, bank manager, investor, or business owner, missing a single public notice could expose you to lawsuits, fraud, or bad business deals.

GLScan helps you stay ahead by tracking and archiving thousands of official notices from across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan. But which notices matter most?

Here are the 10 most important types of public notices you simply can’t afford to ignore.

1.Court Notices

What It Is:
Legal announcements from courts, including case openings, rulings, hearings, or orders.

Why It Matters:
You could be unknowingly dealing with a business or individual involved in litigation.

2. Dissolution of a Company

What It Is:
Formal declaration that a company has ceased operations and legal existence.

Why It Matters:
Doing business with a dissolved company could make contracts void or non-enforceable.

3. Cancellation of License

What It Is:
A public announcement that a company’s trade or operating license has been revoked.

Why It Matters:
It’s illegal to transact with an unlicensed entity in many GCC jurisdictions.

4. Change in Partners or Ownership

What It Is:
Changes in a company's shareholding or management structure, including new or removed partners.

Why It Matters:
You need to know who’s actually running the business you're about to sign a deal with.

5. Amendment or Change of Trade Name

What It Is:
Updates to a company’s legal or commercial name.

Why It Matters:
A different name might mean a different legal status don’t get confused or misled.

6. Announcement of Sale by Public Auction

What It Is:
Legal notice regarding the auction of property, assets, or company holdings.

Why It Matters:
It may be a chance to invest  or a sign of financial trouble in a potential partner’s business.

7. Judicial Liquidation or Warnings

What It Is:
Notice of court-ordered company liquidation or legal warnings issued by courts.

Why It Matters:
You could be dealing with a company that’s about to disappear or be shut down by law.

8. License Waiver or Share Waiver

What It Is:
Legal notice indicating that someone has relinquished ownership or control over part of a company.

Why It Matters:
Impacts shareholder structure, control, and liability all crucial during M&A or credit assessments.

9. Rental Dispute Resolution Notices

What It Is:
Disputes filed with rental committees regarding property contracts.

Why It Matters:
Red flag for real estate investors, property managers, and tenants.

10. Death Announcements

What It Is:
Official declaration of a person’s passing often linked to succession or inheritance matters.

Why It Matters:
Heirs may take over businesses, properties, or legal responsibilities. This affects partnerships, leasing, or claims.

Why Tracking These Notices Manually Is a Risk

Most of these notices are scattered across local newspapers, court portals, and government bulletins. Searching for them manually can take hours — and there’s no guarantee you’ll find what matters before it’s too late.

How GLScan Helps You Stay Ahead

GLScan solves this by offering:

• Real-time alerts for the notices you care about A searchable database dating back to 2012

• Coverage across GCC countries

• Advanced filtering by notice type, license number, or company name

• Custom monitoring and daily email notifications

Start Tracking the Notices That Matter

Are you still relying on scattered sources or missing critical updates?
Try GLScan today and stay ahead of legal and business risks with smarter public notice monitoring.

FAQs

Q1: How do I know if a company’s license is cancelled?
A: GLScan alerts you instantly when a public notice for license cancellation is published.

Q2: Can I track notices for specific companies?
A: Yes, using GLScan’s custom monitoring tools.

Q3: Are death notices relevant to businesses?
A: Yes — they impact succession, legal responsibility, and contract continuity.

Q4: Does GLScan cover all GCC countries?
A: Yes — including UAE, KSA, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.