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With the current global issues caused by "COVID-19" including the closure of certain borders, we thought it would be helpful to outline the key differences in approach under UAE and English Law to force majeure clauses.

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

The English High Court has recently handed down a judgement in a test case related to "Business Interruption" insurance in the context of the COVID19 pandemic, which provides an interesting angle in

Over the course of March, the world has undergone drastic changes to adapt to the impact of COVID-19. The virus has destabilised the economy, has put a halt on international travel and has...

In an effort to assist private businesses (the "Companies") dealing with the financial effects of COVID-19, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (the "Ministry") has published

Financial institutions in the UAE financial free zones are having to rely increasingly on electronic signatures and records as they adapt to the new reality of doing business during the Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and global lockdown scenarios have inevitably changed the way we look at shopping generally; and specifically, the way we shop.

COVID-19 and global lockdown scenarios have inevitably changed the way we look at retail experiences generally and, more specifically, the way we shop. In fact, it has changed the consumer experience and expectations entirely.

What factors should employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar bear in mind when organising a return to office-based working and are there specific considerations for the healthcare sector?.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war have posed unprecedented challenges to the construction industry worldwide. Projects have faced significant disruptions...

In a post-Covid era, cyber-attacks have today become the fastest growing crime on a global scale with 50 percent of such attacks targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that do not have sufficient cybersecurity measures.

At the start of this year, there were some significant changes impacting the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) legal framework.

As schools reduce fees due to demands from parents, some teachers bear the brunt. Teachers have told of forced resignations and pressure to accept lower salaries...

COVID-19 poses an unprecedented threat to the lives of people and communities across the world. In the context of legal disputes, courts and other forums have been forced to adapt...

COVID-19 poses an unprecedented threat to the lives of people and communities across the world.

Covid-19 sent the majority of workers home, requiring many employers and employees alike to evolve and adapt to remote working. While the shift to remote working was, for many, an abrupt shock...

The General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GZAT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced a number of measures to assist businesses overcome the difficulties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article follows up on a review of the commercial impact of the COVID-19 Virus on international construction projects with a Common Law focus, recently published here.