Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) was established in the year 2002 as flagship hub for global commodities trade providing state-of-the art physical, financial and market infrastructure.

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is a free zone based in RAK and was established in 2001. The free zone has over 5,000 companies as its members cover various fields and economic activities.

Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020 was issued to amend certain provisions of the Federal Commercial Transactions Law No. 18 of 1993 and was published in the Official Gazette in Issue 687...

BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under registered trademarks in each region. The firm's structure encompasses independent legal entities in different jurisdictions, all operating under the BLK Partners brand while maintaining compliance with local bar associations and regulatory requirements.

On August 28, 2020, a new Cabinet Resolution came into effect, to regulate the procedures of a real beneficiary for corporate entities.

Many recent changes have been made to build a flexible business environment in furtherance to the vision of the United Arab Emirates to make the country the leading business hub in the region, one that establishes a business-friendly environment.

With a large number of recent IPOs in Oman caused by amendments to the Oman Insurance Companies Law, Ms Catherine Jaskiewicz of BSA looks at the various provisions of the new legislation and the regulatory framework

The UAE is celebrating its golden jubilee (50 years as a unified nation), and the ‘Projects of the 50' initiative is a series of social and economic development projects that the UAE will announce to celebrate the milestone.

For the third year in a row, the NBA came to Abu Dhabi in 2024.

The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai.

As a generation growing up on science fiction, AI vs. homo sapiens always seemed like a near possibility. (hint – The Matrix). Will this be the next big face-off?

A force majeure event occurs, and suddenly it is everywhere, on the news, across social media, in business discussions, and even in legal commentary.

The General Authority of Competition (GAC) recently intensified their efforts to raise awareness of their enforcement against gun jumping violations.

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has implemented a series of new legal reforms aimed at enhancing its investment environment and simplifying corporate operations.

Establishing a full-time in-house legal team can involve substantial expenses, including salaries, benefits, and ongoing training costs.

Breach of trust can only take place if the crime's object was movable property, whether it was money or a document.

Nominated subcontractors continue to be a cause for dispute where there is delay or defective work by that subcontractor.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

The Emirate of Dubai is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity. There is much interest from investors who wish to establish a presence in Dubai to take advantage...

In 2023, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), made a significant leap in the digital and virtual assets landscape by launching the RAK Digital Assets Oasis ("RAK DAO")...