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Commenting on the efforts by the DED in today's edition of Khaleej Times, Munir Suboh, Partner and Head of IP here at BSA, said: "We are eager to see the enhanced version of Intellectual property electronic gateway.

On 01 October 2025, the UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax. Although the new Decree-Law spans barely two pages...

The topic of extradition has garnered significant media attention in recent years, with the UAE frequently being mentioned in this context.

UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law No. 42/2023 to Combat Commercial Fraud, repealing Federal Law No. 19/2016, and emphasizing a comprehensive legal framework.

Cheque fraud can be described as ‘depositing of a fake or manipulated cheque'. Cheque frauds are increasingly common in many jurisdictions, and therefore...

People do not have to look any harder than turning on a news channel to see that corruption and crime are always in the news as central points for most news stories

Dubai Police have urged job seekers to obtain work visas through government channels and official recruitment agencies as scammers target victims with fake sponsorship and employment offers.

WhatsApp is part of daily life in the UAE. People use it for business, family discussions, tenancy issues, employment matters, school groups, and even disputes.

An individual wanted in another country may be stopped, detained and referred to the Public Prosecution in the UAE, notwithstanding that the alleged offence was committed elsewhere. What follows, however, is not a handover at the airport. It is a judicial process governed by Federal Law No. (39) of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters...

Living in another country gives you freedom and opportunities, but you also have to learn the laws there. The UAE has some of the strictest drug laws.

The UAE has undergone considerable legislative reform in recent years, shaped in part by its relegation to FATF's "grey list" in 2022.

A new law which is designed to enhance investors' trust in Dubai may also have a welcome effect in protecting employees from certain forms of whistleblowing.

With increase in availability of credit facilities provided by the banks, consumers have replaced currency with credit cards with pre-approved credit limits, which in turn has given rise to online transactions.

UAE now requires banks to appoint an independent "skilled person" to check financial crime compliance.

The United Arab Emirates has witnessed rapid development in its digital infrastructure and smart transformation, with technology becoming an integral part of both individual and institutional life.

The above proverb/saying does hold good when it comes to white collar crimes and economic offenses and it goes without saying that continued attempts by criminal organizations...

To paraphrase Mao, a revolution, not being a dinner party, is a messy and unpredictable affair with winners and losers emerging in chaotic and sometimes haphazard fashion.