Hope Neema Barasa
Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025: A New Era for Banking, Fintech, and Insurance Regulation in the UAE
The UAE’s financial landscape is undergoing a transformation. With its position as a rapidly expanding and internationally integrated market, the UAE has ...
30 Oct, 2025
Ahmed Elnaggar
To all the Dubai Real Estate Investors, RAK ICC Foundation is here!
It is actually true. I received an email from RAK ICC a few days ago! The recent partnership between the Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC)...
28 Oct, 2025
Ahmed Elnaggar
What’s next for ADGM’s Law Firms, CSPs & Tax Advisers
What comes next and how to prepare
Author’s Update (22nd October 2025)
ADGM has now finalised and implemented the framework referenced in this article t...
22 Oct, 2025
Hope Neema Barasa
Merger Control Laws in the United Arab Emirates
With the rise of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the Middle East, the UAE remains the country with the highest activity closing 130 deals worth 11....
01 Oct, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
Short-Term Rentals in the UAE: A Goldmine or a Legal Minefield?
The Promise of High Returns
If you’ve walked through Dubai Marina or Downtown lately, you’ve probably noticed how many apartments are being run as ...
04 Sep, 2025
Amr Reda Abdullatif
Navigating the Landscape of Construction Contracts in the United Arab Emirates
1. Overview
This Practice Note provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and commercial framework governing construction contracts in the United Arab Emir...
01 Sep, 2025
George Paul Kuttikat
Doctrine of Mitigation
In this principle, when there is a breach of a contractual obligation, the non-breaching party who suffered the loss is responsible to try preventing further lo...
29 Aug, 2025
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
Beware: The Latest Financial Fraud Scheme Targeting New Businesses in Dubai
Dubai’s thriving business environment attracts entrepreneurs and corporations from around the world. However, the process of setting up a company—pa...
22 Apr, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
Construction Defects in Hospitality Projects: Legal Liabilities and Decennial Responsibility Under UAE Law
The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates is a major contributor to the rapid expansion of the hospitality industry, particularly in the market for ho...
14 Apr, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
Dubai’s New Sports & Entertainment Free Zone: A Game-Changer for Business and Hospitality?
At the Dubai World Trade Center Free Zone, an International Sports and Entertainment Zone (ISEZA) of Dubai would revolutionize the sports, esports, and entertai...
24 Mar, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
Critical Analysis of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah Legal Frameworks for Off-Plan Sale Terminations for Investors
Both Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (the “RAK”) have established comprehensive legal frameworks for the management of off-plan sale agreements, particular...
17 Mar, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
The Legal Risks Of Off-Plan Property Investments In The UAE For Hotel Owners
The United Arab Emirates is the hub of the tourism and hospitality industry, which covers the global industry, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the primary cities ...
10 Mar, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
UAE Federal Case No. 50/2017: Clarifying the Distinction Between Franchise Agreements and Commercial Agency Law
A major legal conflict over the interpretation of franchise agreements and commercial agency legislation emerged in a historic UAE case, Federal Case No. 50/201...
03 Mar, 2025
Hafisa Sharukh
Striking a Balance: UBO Disclosure Rules and the Right to Privacy
Inspired by insightful articles, including Elizabeth Hearst 's contributions on AMLintelligence.com, sharing my reflections on ‘’Striking a Balance:...
25 Feb, 2025
Mohamed Darwish
Protecting Your Brand: Lessons from Al Baik's Trademark Case
An Introduction
Al Baik, a renowned Saudi fast-food company, is renowned for its distinctive broasted chicken and flawless condiments. However, one of the prim...
24 Feb, 2025
Aksa Bethel Linson
UAE’s New Competition Law: A Game-Changer in Market Regulation
The UAE has taken a bold step toward encouraging fair competition and enhancing regulatory enforcement by implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, which ...
13 Feb, 2025
Hafisa Sharukh
Migration of Al Reem Island Businesses: An overnight shift to Common law under ADGM
In a significant move by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) pursuant to UAE Cabinet Resolution No.41 of 2023, by expanding its jurisdiction from Al Maryah Island to...
18 Nov, 2024
Raluca Gatina
Digital Assets Will
The growth of digital assets has fundamentally transformed the landscape of wealth management. As the value of cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and...
18 Oct, 2024
Aksa Bethel Linson
The Integration of AI in International Arbitration: Streamlining Efficiency or Introducing New Complexities?
Introduction
Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to carry out tasks like intelligent individuals. Arbitration, like many fields of work, has bee...
11 Oct, 2024
Aseel Zimmo
Bahrain Court of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement to Non-Signatories
The recent decision by the Bahrain Court of Cassation (“COC”) in Case No. 31 of 2023, issued on 8 January 2024 (“COC Judgment”), marks a...
25 Sep, 2024
AbdelRahman El-Sayed
AI in Arbitration: A Technological Development Towards a Better Dispute Resolution
Definition of Arbitration and AI:
Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where the parties agree to submit their conflicts to one or more arbitrators wh...
29 Aug, 2024
AbdelRahman El-Sayed
E-Discovery and Legal Holds: Navigating Digital Evidence in Litigation
Preface:
With the development of electronic communication and data storage, the litigation landscape has enormously changed in today’s digital age. The e...
26 Aug, 2024
Friyana Zubin Guzder
UAE’s Business Landscape Gets a Fresh Reboot
The UAE’s new bankruptcy laws, Federal Decree-legislation No. 51/2023, took effect on May 1, 2024, drastically altering how financially distressed compani...
19 Aug, 2024
Ahmed Elnaggar
Turkey's New Animal Protection Law: A Step Forward or A Step Back?
The importance of law in our daily lives cannot be overstated. It plays the most important role in shaping our social life, what surrounds us, and our well-bein...
01 Aug, 2024
Friyana Zubin Guzder
Ripples Across the Legal Sector: The A&O Shearman Merger - Evaluating its Viability
On May 1, 2024, the legal world witnessed the culmination of a long-planned endeavour: the merger of Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling, cr...
31 Jul, 2024
Friyana Zubin Guzder
Tech-Shy or Tech-Savvy? The Middle East Legal Industry's Digital Dilemma
The legal profession, historically a stronghold of tradition and paper trails, is undergoing a digital transformation. Technology is no longer a peripheral play...
22 Jul, 2024
AbdelRahman El-Sayed
AI and Intellectual Property: Protecting Innovations in the Age of Automation
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining the boundaries of innovation, the question of how to protect inte...
10 Jul, 2024
Ahmed Elnaggar
You’ve got to Know Your Clients
Let's remind everyone of the crucial concept of 'Know Your Client' (KYC) procedures in business transactions. This practice is not just a formality; i...
22 Dec, 2023
Ines Pinel Lorenzo
Legalización de documentos en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos para España
La digitalización no ha simplificado únicamente la forma de obtener información, sino que también ha permitido que los procesos buro...
01 Dec, 2023
Ines Pinel Lorenzo
Document Legalization Processes in the UAE for Spain
In today's increasingly digital world, the need for efficient and streamlined legal processes has become paramount. Recognizing this need, the United Arab Emira...
01 Dec, 2023
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Judicial Fees
Law No. 21 of 2015 regarding the judicial fees in Dubai Courts was just in part amended by the Law No. 7 of 2020. Under the article no. 7 of Law No. 7 of ...
08 Jul, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Electronic Signature
Onshore/Mainland UAE and DIFC
Electronic signatures are generally recognized and enforceable under federal law; however, they can only be used for a limi...
04 Jun, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Notarization of documents
Notary Services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are operating online and via conference call.
1. Dubai
The process of remote notarization under the Dubai Notary is as ...
03 Jun, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal update: Attestation of documents
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (“MoFA”) now provides online attestation services, including the legalization proc...
01 Jun, 2020
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
Legal Update Concerning the Enforceability of Dubai Court Decision No. (4) Of 2020
The key answers, which provide further clarification to the application of the Decision, are as follows:
When will the remote court sessions be effective?
...
20 Apr, 2020
