By Rand Abu Farha
Feb 17,2026
The new Palestinian Competition Law (No. 11 of 2025) transforms the role of company boards by making competitive compliance a core part of strategic decision-making. Boards are now expected to assess the competitive impact of investments, partnerships, and structural expansions, ensuring that growth and mergers do not create excessive market power or restrict competition. The law emphasizes preventive compliance, integrating competition considerations into corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls. Boards, particularly non-executive members, play a central role in monitoring, analyzing, and documenting decisions with potential competitive effects. Ultimately, the law encourages boards to view compliance not as a legal burden, but as a strategic tool that enhances corporate reputation, market trust, and sustainable growth.