Eminent international law firm Conyers, Dill & Pearman sowed its seeds in the global city of Dubai in 2006 and has since shown significant victories across an array of sectors.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure will now create a "Ship Register" to record ships, replacing the Maritime Inspection Department at the Ministry of Transportation, which previously had jurisdiction over vessel registration.

When Hanjin Shipping went into administration in late 2016, reportedly over 500,000 containers were stranded or arrested at ports worldwide, including many in the Middle East.

The UAE's maritime business has grown significantly; however, every coin has two sides, and with the increase in maritime transactions, maritime disputes have become unavoidable during the course of business.

Generally, the party who has agreed to carry the cargo/goods will be taken into consideration even if consignees bring a joint action.

The UAE has introduced a new maritime law, Federal Decree-Law No 43 of 2023, which will enter into force by the end of March 2024.

As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment, tourism, and luxury, a new initiative "Golden Quay" has been launched, which offers a 10-year UAE Golden Visa for superyacht owners and professionals in the maritime industry.

The commercial maritime law in the United Arab Emirates is regulated and enforced by Federal Law No. 26 of 1981.

Recent events have shown the significance of identifying the appropriate jurisdiction to be imposed in respect of acts or incidents on board vessels in international waters.

Unfortunately for maritime litigants around the world, the US Courts have recently determined that it is no longer going to be as effective.

In an increasingly uncertain maritime environment, the concept of “Safe Passage” is quietly evolving, but with significant legal implications.

Following on from our article in last month’s Law Update (issue 230) regarding the significance of identifying the appropriate jurisdiction in shipping matters, this is the second part in a series of articles which will set out the qualities a ship owner should consider when choosing a flag state.

Following on from our Iran Sanctions series, a selection of Clyde & Co's leading regional experts give their views on the unfolding picture across the Middle East and North Africa.

The Middle East saw the creation of the EMAC. This new institution, aimed at filling the gap in maritime dispute resolution centres in the region...

يتم الافصاح عن العملات والادوات المالية القابلة للتداول لحاملها والمعادن الثمينة

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