Navigating Regulatory Landscapes for Tokenized Assets in the UAE: Best Practices and Emerging Trends
Tokenized assets, more commonly known as digital securities or security tokens, have become increasingly popular as a means of raising capital and providing investment opportunities. They are digital representations of real-world assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities, that are recorded on a blockchain. The tokenization process allows for the creation of fractional …
Expedited Procedure under the ICC Arbitration Rules
During the virtual launch of the Centenary of the International Court of Arbitration on January 19 2023, arbitration practitioners and users were reminded of the mission of the ICC Court’s mission “to provide access to justice and the rule of law to everyone, every day, everywhere.”
Coping with Allegations of Medical Malpractice in UAE- A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Over two decades ago, an American psychiatrist at the University of Illinois, School of Medicine published an article [1] (“the Article”) on how physicians react to accusations of medical malpractice and suggested a range of strategies that they can use to diminish the emotional disequilibrium that accompanies this experience. Dr Charles’ findings were based upon …
The Jewel in the Crown- The Supreme Committee of Medical Liability – Breaking the Log-jam.
Federal Decree No 4 of 2016 and Cabinet Resolution No 40 of 2019 (‘the New Law’) are key pieces of legislation which lead to a seismic shift in how medical malpractice claims are dealt with in the United Arab Emirates.
Corporate Tax in the UAE: How may this affect your business?
The UAE Ministry of Finance have recently published the Federal Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law.”) The Corporate Tax Law was issued on December 9, 2022, in an effort to aid the UAE in achieving its strategic objectives and accelerate the country’s development and transformation.
Learn more about theft in the UAE
The UAE Penal Code defines theft as taking of property belonging to a person other than the criminal and it shall be subject to the provisions of the UAE Penal Code.
What are the jail terms and penalties for abortion cases in the UAE?
Under the UAE laws, abortion is broadly regulated under two laws. These are the Federal Decree Law 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law (UAE Penal Code) and the Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 On Medical Liability (Medical Liability Law).
All You Need to Know on Child Protection Law in the UAE
The child protection law in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Law No 3 of 2016, also called the Wadeema’s Law. The Wadeema’s Law protects the overall rights of the child, including his fundamental rights of life, security and care, family rights, health rights, social rights, cultural and education rights.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDIATOR IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
An emerging branch of the legal profession, Alternate Dispute Resolution has witnessed significant progress over the past few years. It is being used in almost all kinds of disputes, and has been developed into codified laws in a number of countries, including the UAE. As a centre of commercial growth, ADR in the UAE is …
Continue reading “CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDIATOR IN CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES”
How are Cases Brought into the Juvenile Justice System?
One of the main goals which the UAE strives to achieve is the protection and taking care of the juveniles.