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The Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers, establishing eight distinct regulated activities with risk-based capital requirements and enhanced governance standards. The framework consolidates previous regulations while introducing stricter controls on privacy tokens, algorithmic tokens, and client asset holdings, positioning the UAE as a leading hub for regulated digital asset innovation.

The New Insurance Law in the UAE, as outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 48/2023, brings comprehensive regulations to the insurance sector. Covering a wide range of aspects...

Following a review conducted by the European Union on countries with low or nominal corporate tax, the committee prescribed the ‘Economic Substance Regulations'.

Following a review conducted by the European Union on countries with low or nominal corporate tax, the committee prescribed the ‘Economic Substance Regulations...

As the UAE becomes a key global business hub for many companies and individuals, Arbitration is becoming a popular method to settle commercial disputes. It offers efficiency, confidentiality and flexibility.

Gaming is an integral part of the entertainment industry, with gaming consoles finding a place in an increasing number of households.

Put simply, a sale and leaseback transaction is the sale of an asset which is then leased back, from the new owner, to the original owner.

Dubai's Executive Council has introduced Resolution No. 40 of 2026, establishing a comprehensive framework for economic and social incentives across multiple sectors. The resolution creates a flexible regulatory system that allows targeted, temporary support measures while preserving legal certainty and stability. How does this framework balance responsive economic policy with the need for predictable business environments?

ADGM’s 2026 commercial law changes introduce new requirements for nominee arrangements, foreign company branches, beneficial ownership records and certain cash transactions. Businesses should review their ownership information and compliance procedures to determine which changes apply to them.

The business environment in Kuwait is dynamic as well as flexible.

Directors and managers in the UAE may face personal liability for fraud, abuse of authority, conflicts of interest, and breaches of legal duties. Understanding when corporate protection ends and personal responsibility begins is essential for anyone managing a company in the Emirates.

Foundations, a unique legal entity blending aspects of private companies and trusts, have gained significant traction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment and innovation, merger control has emerged as a key legal checkpoint for businesses seeking to grow through acquisitions or consolidation.

When business partners are friends or family, discussing potential disputes can feel uncomfortable or unnecessary. This article examines why a shareholders' agreement remains essential even in trusted relationships, exploring how it addresses critical questions about money, decision-making authority, exit scenarios, and deadlock resolution that friendship alone cannot answer.

In recent times, the UAE has emerged as one of the most significant IFCs in the world. Dubai's and the UAE'S economy has exponentially grown over the past 10 years.

This memorandum provides a brief overview of the Companies Regulations 2015 published by Abu Dhabi Global Market on 14 June 2015.

In order to facilitate the registration of real properties in Dubai during the COVID-19 lockdown period, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Registration Trustees have implemented a...

The claimant purchased two residential units from a single shareholder LLC for approximately AED 458,000. The project was later placed under the "Cancelled Projects Committee" and eventually sold...