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On December 15, 2025, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") issued Belarus General License 13...

OFAC, together with the US Coast Guard and the US Department of State, has just issued a timely reminder of the risks of shipping petroleum products to Syria and Iran.

Amy Choudhary considers how the Qatar sanctions might affect the contractual obligation(s) of entities and whether performance can be discharged on the grounds of frustration.

On October 10, the United Arab Emirates has been removed from the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, together with Switzerland.

On April 8, the Treasury Department removed the UAE from its list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott...

The U.S. Department of Commerce has reclassified the United Arab Emirates under export control regulations, moving it from a restricted category to a trusted partner designation. This significant policy shift affects how American companies can export advanced computing items and dual-use technologies to UAE entities, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector.

On 8 August, the European Commission announced they initiated an anti-dumping investigation into certain non-ferrous products originating from Egypt, India, Japan, and Vietnam.

UAE Cabinet Decision No. 58 / 2020 is to be implemented to regulate the minimum obligations of the corporate entities incorporated in the UAE mainland and in the non-financial free zones...

Whilst most EU sanctions on Iran related activity have been lifted, restrictions on the export of certain items and on dealings with specific persons and entities remain in place.

On May 6, 2021, the Executive Office of the Committee for Goods Subject to Import and Export Controls (the "Executive Office") issued important updated guidance (the "Guidance")...

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule significantly upgrading the export control status of the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations. This regulatory change recognizes the UAE as a U.S. Major Defense Partner and facilitates its secure access to certain sensitive items, including advanced computing technology and missile systems, through enhanced favorable treatment and new license exceptions.

Whenever a corporate entity or an individual decides to establish a company in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), choosing the appropriate location is of vital importance for the future economic success.

Under the former UAE Patent Law, patents which related to national security were excluded from patent protection. This position is changing. New restrictions have been introduced...

The June 8, 2016 clarifications issued by OFAC also provide guidance related to US persons holding a board, senior management or other position with a non-US entity engaged in Iran-related transactions.

The latest changes to the relevant laws in the last two to three years raised the need for companies to become more acquainted with their expected obligations.

The lifting of sanctions should be viewed as a gradual process of opening up Iran's market to the outside world.

What happens when the world's most powerful economy decides to blacklist your business or you personally as a security threat? Brace yourself for the harsh reality of the United States' sanctions list.