In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public authorities in the UAE have taken proactive and adequate measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens, ...

The 13th April 2021 is the first day of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It is a month of heightened spiritual devotion for Muslims across the world.

The UAE government, at both the federal and local level, has recently issued a decision to stay all actions involving specific healthcare entities for a period of 6 months.

The impact of COVID-19 will affect the regional GCC insurance industry, and accentuate the issues that already existed in the market prior to the onset of the pandemic.

The UAE Attorney General has issued resolution No. (38) of 2020 following Cabinet Decision No. 17 of 2020 regarding the implementation of regulations for spreading communicable diseases.

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted civil court proceedings throughout the world to varying degrees. National courts, including the DIFC Courts, have responded differently.

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MOHRE") published Ministerial Resolution 279 of 2020 on 26 March 2020, ("MR") to equip both businesses and their employees...

The Resolution is also only applicable to labour relations with expatriate employees.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality.

The MR is effective immediately and until such time as the Government's precautionary measures are removed.

Financial Services Sector In The UAE: Is Your Firm Prepared For COVID -19?

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public authorities in the UAE have taken proactive and adequate measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens, residents and visitors.

Whatever your business—whether you are a government entity in charge of mega projects, an oil and gas major responsible for energy security, an investor looking at new investments...

The economic impact of COVID-19 has not only caused a worldwide lockdown, but it has also affected companies globally.

See below our latest updates concerning the legal and business implications of the situation. We will continue to publish insightful commentaries, so please check back frequently or get in touch...

Parties involved in litigation and arbitration are currently making and responding to applications for the extension of time for compliance with directions, or the adjournment of hearings, due to...

The current measures implemented to curtail the COVID-19 virus have plunged many sectors into uncharted waters, and the commercial real estate sector is no exception. The market has been impacted by the closure of shops...

With the recent outbreak of the COVID – 19 Virus, the hardest hit are establishments within the hospitality, F&B and retail industry, with many restaurants, gyms and many other businesses being...

This is the first in a two part series of articles in which we look at the issues facing companies looking to do business in the UAE during the time of Covid-19.

As it continues to spread globally, coronavirus (COVID-19) has effectively ensnared the world's attention and concern by bringing it to a standstill. As of 28th March 2020, ...