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The UAE's competition regime has undergone a significant transformation with Cabinet Resolution No. 59 of 2026, introducing Executive Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023. These regulations establish a detailed procedural framework for obtaining individual exemptions and implementing block exemptions, while moving the assessment of dominance beyond purely market share-based approaches to require broader economic analysis of market power.

In a business situation, particularly in cases involving the sale or purchase, or partial sale or purchase, of an asset, a party may seek to secure future rights...

An intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance.

Now in its fourth edition, the Clyde & Co Middle East Deal Study is a one of a kind report. By analysing data from the deals Clyde & Co has advised on in the region it gives an unparalleled...

The new law highlights the UAE's commitment to free market principles whilst ensuring that it remains a world class competitive market for its consumers.

In October, Fitch Ratings reported a decline of 14.4% (quarter-on-quarter) in total Sukuk issuances from the core markets of the GCC, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan during the third quarter (Q3) of 2022.

The ministry will monitor and communicate with local authorities for inspections to ensure fair and competitive practices in the country.

The DIFC Authority has announced the public consultation of their Variable Capital Company Regulations ("Draft VCC Regulations").

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a leading example of economic growth and stability in the Middle East, attracting a significant influx of foreign investment. This trend is expected to grow

For many individuals, the first they will see/hear of a transaction is a headline such as "XYZ group acquires a majority stake in Target Company or agrees terms for the acquisition of a majority stake in Target Company".

In April 2025, the UAE introduced a major reform to its merger control regime by introducing new revenue-based threshold that apply alongside the existing market share threshold.

We can list numerous corporations who rushed into professional marriages without performing legal due diligence or reviewing the corporate structure and relevant documents of the company.

The ancillary restraints doctrine, developed by the European Commission, validates restraints objectively necessary to implement legitimate transactions with neutral or positive competitive effects.

On 20 January 2025, the UAE Cabinet issued Cabinet Decision No. (3) of 2025 (the "Cabinet Decision"), setting out the long-awaited thresholds for merger control filings under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on Regulating Competition.

On 28 September 2023, a new federal law regulating competition, Law No. 36 of 2023 (the "New Competition Law"), was issued, repealing Law No. 4 of 2012 (the "Old Competition Law").

On 29 December, 2023, Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the New Law) was issued, replacing Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2012 (the Old Law)...

The UAE Competition Department has published its first comprehensive Guidelines on Relevant Market Definition, providing businesses with crucial clarity on the analytical framework used in competition assessments. These guidelines are particularly significant for merger control, where defining the relevant market is essential to determining whether a mandatory filing obligation exists under the UAE's unique threshold requirements.