The Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently issued Federal Law No. 18 of 2017, which amended certain provisions of the UAE commercial companies law (Federal Law No. 2 of 2015) (the CCL).

Why do so few women make it to the top of the business world? And what can we do about it?

Answer: In general, taking interests is a breach of the criminal law if it's between two individuals.

When I asked the supplier to pay the money, he threatened me and said I do not have the right to claim this interest and he said he can put me in jail.

The rulers of UAE have always been thoughtful of the advancement of their country, be it business or otherwise. Their leadership and vision for a progressive country

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has now allowed 100% foreign ownership to companies in the mainland in order to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) into the emirate.

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) announced that, with effect from 1 April, it would be mandatory for foreign investors to employ at least one...

The United Arab Emirates has lifted its longstanding restrictions on trade mark applications for alcoholic beverages, marking a significant shift in intellectual property policy. This development opens new opportunities for brand owners in the beverages and hospitality sectors to secure direct protection for their alcohol brands and products. The change aligns the UAE more closely with international classification standards and follows similar reforms recently implemented by Qatar.

The INTA event served the rising numbers of multinational trademark owners who are expanding across the Middle East.

In a significant recent judgment, Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke granted the applicants, three companies incorporated in Florida, a proprietary injunction and Stop Order...

The tenancy laws in the emirate of Dubai are subject to the rules and regulations of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), which constitutes the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

The enactment of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 has marked a significant shift in the UAE's corporate tax landscape. At the heart of this law lies the designation...

At Berkley Ltd, our mission has always been to combine strong local expertise with an international outlook. With offices in Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, including our presence in Abu Dhabi...

Yet, being the most important document signed between the parties prior to any concrete contractual document.

The UAE has the most diversified economy in the GCC and its most populous city, Dubai, has become an important global city and an international aviation hub.

In the UAE, the process for lawfully removing a manager from a company is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies.

Walkers Professional Services (Middle East) Limited ("WPS") is pleased to announce the expansion of our incorporation and corporate services offering to include Economic Substance Notification ("ESN") ...

Companies incorporated under provisions of Company law in a specific form may be changed to another type, after satisfying the legal requirements under Company Law.

As per the Central Bank of the UAE statistics, the UAE's banking sector topped the GCC region in terms of asset volume with a total value of about $711 billion (Dh2.61 trillion) in 2016...