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Some analysts have estimated the size of the MENA education market "to be as high as USD75.3 billion."

On 3 March 2025, the Executive Council of Dubai issued Decision No. 11 of 2025 (the "Decision"), introducing a new regulatory framework to govern the ability of companies licensed in Dubai's free zones.

Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.

Our clients frequently ask whether it is possible to pledge the shares of a limited liability company incorporated under the Federal Law No. 8 of 1984 concerning Commercial Companies (Companies Law), (UAE LLC) following a relatively recent announcement by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) in which the DED indicated a willingness to record such pledges.

Let's get digital – the Middle East has been working toward broader adoption of digital debt securities, driven by government-led transformation agendas, regulatory frameworks, and an appetite for financial innovation.

On 14 March 2017 the DIFC Courts issued "Practice Direction 2 of 2017 – Third Party Funding in the DIFC Courts" (PD 2/2017) forming part of the Courts' procedural rules.

A manager of a company is considered as its face bearing an extensive range of responsibilities despite the commitments and obligations mentioned in the Companies Law of UAE.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, witnessed a massive average of 2.86 mill barrels of oil, in the first half of 2018 itself

Under UAE law, a cheque is recognised as a commercial instrument. It constitutes a written order issued by the account holder (the drawer) instructing a bank to pay a specific sum of money to a named beneficiary or to the bearer.

Dubai is reinforcing its position as a global hub where trade and finance operate side by side. On Tuesday, 28 October, DP World's Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority...

The DIFC and ADGM are both equipped to deal with lower value claims using their own respective Small Claims Tribunal/Court to offer a time efficient and cost-effective way for resolution of disputes.

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

The positive list provided for in the UAE FDI Law has now been issued by the UAE Cabinet and has come into effect. This is a significant development for foreign investors that are interested in investing in...

The question tends to arise at the worst possible moment, because a policy is usually only tested when the insured event is close at hand. The following case study, drawn from a matter concluded by MIO & Partners, illustrates how such a cancellation was challenged and what the outcome was.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was hit by heavy rains and high winds over the weekend, causing damage to vehicles and houses.

The UAE has introduced new notification requirements for recognised sports entities, including federations, leagues and clubs, mandating that they report their registered trademarks to the Ministry of Sports. Ministerial Resolution No. (39) of 2025 establishes formal mechanisms and timelines for compliance, with newly registered trademarks requiring notification within 60 days and amendments within 30 days.

UAE Cabinet Decision No. 58 / 2020 is to be implemented to regulate the minimum obligations of the corporate entities incorporated in the UAE mainland and in the non-financial free zones...