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Business as we know it can be traced back 3000 years to India and China, where companies with structures resembling sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporation.

The Government of Dubai issued Law No. 9 of 2020 Regulating Family-Owned Businesses in Dubai, on 13 August 2020 (the Law).

A red bike described by the seller is up for sale online, the buyer then receives an orange-colored motorcycle: deception by description or merely a deal by description, which is built wholly ...

Contracts are vital documents at all levels of society. Whether in business or everyday life, contracts are formed all the time from the most straightforward dealings between individuals to the most complex business deals.

While it is still common in the UAE for construction contracts to be governed by English law, the Abu Dhabi government passed Law No. 21 of 2006 to mandate prescribed standard forms of construction contract for projects initiated by government entities.

An interesting new law has been issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid the Ruler of Dubai (Dubai Law No. 1 of 2017 – the "Law") which allows the public prosecutor to issue a criminal order...

Dubai Law No. 9 of 2025 (the "Amendment Law"), which came into effect on 17 July 2025, introduces key amendments to Dubai Law No. 18 of 2021 regulating conciliation procedures...

As part of the United Arab Emirates' continued efforts to strengthen its legislative environment and reinforce its position as a leading legal and business hub, the State has enacted...

Abu Dhabi's real estate sector has undergone a comprehensive regulatory transformation over the past two years, with transaction values surging 112% in the first half of 2026. This series examines the practical implications of these reforms for developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and property managers, explaining how new rules affect every stage of a transaction and what compliance steps are now required.

Dubai has introduced new regulations requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a dedicated government registry...

Real property development in the UAE is often undertaken on a joint venture basis. The reasons for this are similar to those in other jurisdictions and include sharing risk ...

Shared-housing disputes in Dubai require careful identification of ownership, management control, and individual resident agreements. Understanding who holds responsibility for licensing, safety compliance, rent collection, and deposit management is essential when multiple parties occupy a single property under Dubai's 2026 framework.

This is the first of two articles which look at various self-help remedies available for the unpaid contractor.

In this article we will be looking at the effect of terminating a registered commercial agency and the relevance of "sham" agency arrangements.

The General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued Decision No. 8 of 2025 represents a major legal turning point in the United Arab Emirates' evolving corporate framework.

Strong relationships with customers remain the key to successful contractual lending and borrowing arrangements in the UAE.

The United Arab Emirates constitutes a significant franchise market within the Middle East, with international and regional brands operating across retail, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, education...