The United Arab Emirates has the most complex compliance regime of any country in the world. By contrast, Ireland is the simplest country in corporate compliance terms.

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 continues to unfold, with the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program playing a pivotal role in reshaping the Kingdom's business environment.

The Corporate Governance Code issued pursuant to Ministerial Resolution No. 518 of 2009 concerning Corporate Governance and Disciplinary Measures (as amended) (the Corporate Governance Code) came into effect on 1 May 2010.

The On 26 October 2020, the UAE Cabinet approved a cabinet resolution amending certain provisions of the Federal Law No. 18/1993 promulgating the UAE Commercial Code, ("the Resolution").

Agency agreements can fulfill an important role in commercial strategies in countries in the Middle East, provided they are properly established from the outset.

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The UAE introduced the Economic Substance Regulations in April 2019 (later amended by Cabinet Resolution 57 of 2020 (ESR) and Ministerial Decision 100 of 2020).

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the financial free zone which began operations in 2015, has now come of age.

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 United Arab Emirates Central Bank (CBUAE) have issued Notice No. CBUAE/BSD/2022/4708, dated 22 November 2022 in respect of "Activating the Requirements of Escrow Account for Funds & Premiums of Insurance Companies" (the "Notice").

The DIFC Court of First Instance has applied the precedent set in Oheo Bank v Parker to set aside an entire DIAC arbitral award, marking the first time a complete award has been invalidated on procedural fairness grounds. The case involved a dispute over diesel cargo delivery where the tribunal decided on unpleaded issues, denying one party the opportunity to present its case on matters fundamental to the outcome.

In the current world, where trade ties are vital in strengthening the economy of a country, it is often necessary to enter into legal contracts with various entities around the world.

In the current era of competition and innovation, keeping your intellectual property (IP) safe has never been more crucial.

The decision to amalgamate the companies should be made in accordance with the provisions adopted for the amendment of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company.

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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.

The client had resources who were adept with the basic knowledge on the accounting standards; however they were not updated with the latest amendments and issues that were introduced in the revised standards.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism is developing a National Competition Platform that will use artificial intelligence to transform competition enforcement, potentially reducing merger review timelines to 15 days while automating antitrust investigations and exemption procedures.