The English Supreme Court decision in the RES COGITANS case is unlikely to have any significant impact in the UAE because it is not binding on the UAE courts, and so the threat of a vessel being arrested in the UAE either by the physical supplier and/or ING/OW Bunker remains a live issue

Rapid urbanisation and economic growth are placing ever increasing demands on road networks in the Middle East and there is growing acknowledgement in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) on the need for infrastructure investment to ease traffic congestion.

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.

With the increasing hazards caused by the present condition of towing vehicles to the road users and general traffic safety

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

Electronic means of transport are becoming far more common than ever before with the likes of electric scooters available for any to purchase with minimal fuss.

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.

The Court which has jurisdiction to hear the application for precautionary attachment of a vessel to secure the payment of a maritime debt is the court in which jurisdiction the defendant is domiciled, or the asset to be arrested is located.

The U.A.E and Republic of South Korea have not entered into a bi-lateral treaty under which they are obliged to recognise each other's court orders or judgments

UAE is all set to introduce the new draft law for maritime operation in the country. It will offer 100 % ownership to the UAE nationals who want to own shipping vessels companies

The Hanjin crisis has been dominating the shipping news since 31 August 2016 when the company filed for court receivership in South Korea...

Even if a Bill of Lading does not expressly contain an arbitration clause it might refer disputes to arbitration through the charterparty which may include an arbitration clause. The reference to arbitration shall be clear and unambiguous.

Driving is a vital element of everyday life, and of course, to drive, a driving test must be passed and lessons must be taken, which can only occur through official ...

In the recent months the United Arab Emirates have brought about many sweeping changes to certain archaic laws, including those concerning the consumption of alcohol in the UAE.

During the hike of the global pandemic, many rights and obligations on the part of the individuals were brought to the pause and were even destroyed.

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update for April 2025. As we move into the second quarter of the year, we are seeing rapid changes in both the insurance and transportation sectors...

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is in the final stages of completing the rules for the first maritime arbitration centre in the Middles East: the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC).

The outbreak of the infectious disease named as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by the newly discovered coronavirus has caused chaos and panic all over the...