Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country.

Nick Humphrey, Partner at Kennedy's, gives us the latest on civil aviation regulations that could allow flying cars in the skies over Dubai.

The maritime sector has always been significant to the growth of the UAE economy over the decades. This has been most apparent in Dubai where the creation of Jebel Ali Port and the Dubai Dry Docks in the 1970's...

Home to one of the biggest ports in the world, the UAE is an integral shipping hub in the global trading ecosystem.

BSA's Bertrand Dumon and Edouard Salwan advised Chantier Naval Couach, a major French marine services provider and shipbuilder of defense and rescue vessels...

1. General Market – The KSA and UAE markets are experiencing robust growth, with established importer groups maintaining dominant positions. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly entering these markets to capitalize on evolving global political dynamics

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 (the "Convention") by virtue of the federal decree No. 118/1997.

Pedestrian safety is of great importance within any city, and this is especially the case in areas which experience significant levels of pedestrian congestion.

There are numerous regulations surrounding driving, and this is one of the crucial reasons for the strenuous testing processes.

The UAE has recently been making strides in the area of space exploration. The country first saw the introduction of its space agency in the year 2014 ...

The UAE is a nation with a considerable amount of coastline. To the west of the country, there is the Persian

The Law describe "Force Majeure" Clause as an individual concept capable of terminating the contract partially or completely

OFAC, together with the US Coast Guard and the US Department of State, has just issued a timely reminder of the risks of shipping petroleum products to Syria and Iran.

A commercial action was filed before Fujairah Federal First Instance Court by the owner of the vessel ("Party A") against the lessee/charterer of the vessel ("Party B").

CIF contracts include cost, insurance and freight. A CIF contract is a type of contract which is more widely and more frequently in use than any other contract used for the purposes of seaborne commerce.

The UAE has been proactive in developing its space law framework, established upon Federal Law No. 12/2019, which originally outlined regulations for the space sector.

The government has launched schemes such as Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) and Next Generation Airports for Bharat (NABH) to give a push to expanding infrastructure

The UAE has introduced a new Maritime Law by the Federal Decree-Law No 43 of 2023, which will enter into force by the end of March 2024.

In accordance with Federal Law No. 21/1995 concerning Traffic, specific procedures are outlined for drivers involved in traffic accidents within the UAE.

The UAE has taken a significant step forward in regulating space activities with Cabinet Decision No. 20/2023 on the Regulation for Ensuring Compensation of the Damage Caused to Third Parties While Practising Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector.