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As 2024 comes to an end, the UAE continues to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and progress. This year's accomplishments have not only transformed the nation but also created opportunities...

A new citizenship law has been introduced in the United Arab Emirates by amending the UAE federal law no. 17 of 1992, also known as the Citizenship Law.

In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and accessibility in the legal landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced an integrated legislation platform...

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 concept of dual licensing has emerged as a transformative development in the UAE’s business ecosystem, giving companies the strategic flexibility to operate across both free zones and the mainland under a more integrated structure.

The Ministry of Economy has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 on Commerce through Modern Means of Technology (e-commerce), aligning with the UAE's digital transformation strategy.

On 30 March 2026, the Dubai Executive Council approved a package of economic support measures totalling AED 1 billion (approximately USD 272.3 million)...

COVID-19 has had an unprecedented and severe impact on all aspects of our lives. This disease has transformed into a global pandemic disrupting lives, crumbling healthcare systems, crushing...

The Department of Economic Development (DED) of Dubai has recently instituted Business Protection Department (BPD) solely for reconciling commercial disputes between businesses

We live in strange times but the UAE continues to innovate and actively engage in attracting business to the UAE and the regulatory framework encourages the establishment of new businesses.

UAE expansion is increasingly extending beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah investing in infrastructure, commercial development and sector-specific growth. While Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain the UAE’s principal business centres, this wider development is creating new opportunities for businesses and investors across the country.

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Landmark legislation in the United Arab Emirates (the "UAE") has recently been passed which formalizes a framework to allow for relaxed rules on foreign investment into the country and, most importantly, for 100% of foreign ownership in certain sectors.

We would like to highlight a recent development concerning the legalisation of documents by UAE Consulates outside the UAE, which is directly relevant to Intellectual Property practice...

Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 Concerning the Regulation of Commercial Agencies (the "New CA Law") came into force this week (15th June 2023) and ushers in a number of important changes aligned...

Similar to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) "In-Country Value" (ICV) program, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has soft-launched its own localisation program: Abu Dhabi Value or "ADV".

The banking system in the UAE is invariably connected to the construction and real estate sectors and the global economic recession has significantly exposed this connection.