The UAE has introduced comprehensive regulatory instruments governing online food delivery platforms, establishing enforceable standards for transparency, fair dealing, and competitive conduct. These landmark measures address exclusivity arrangements, commission structures, data practices, and algorithmic ranking—fundamentally reshaping the compliance landscape for platforms and food establishments alike.

In a significant step, Federal Decree-Law No. 36/2023 has assumed control, replacing the previous competition regulation law (Federal Law No. 4/2012) in the 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.

The UAE Cabinet has issued a unified definition of "small and medium enterprises" (SMEs) for the purposes of UAE law.

Protectionism is the ideology of shielding domestic industries from foreign competition through the implementation of governmental measures such as tariffs, quotas, subsidies, or regulations.

The UAE Cabinet has issued Executive Regulations to the Competition Law, introducing significant procedural clarifications for merger control filings.

COVID-19 and global lockdown scenarios have inevitably changed the way we look at shopping generally; and specifically, the way we shop.

n our earlier updates, we summarised the key changes introduced by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the New Law) and the notification thresholds established by Cabinet Decision...

On 29th December 2022, Law No. 175 of 2022 was published in the Official Gazette, amending Law No. 3 of 2005 on the Protection of Competition and Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices.

Yes when consolidation would result in economic concentration, by holding or creating a dominant position.

The Competition Law seeks to enhance competition and combat monopoly practices, with a particular focus on restrictive agreements and the abuse of dominant positions.

Merger Control Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries.

The UAE's Guidelines on Relevant Market Definition, published in July 2026, establish a comprehensive framework for competition analysis that directly impacts merger notifications, dominance assessments, and market power evaluations. Drawing on internationally recognized tools like the SSNIP and SSNDQ tests...

The Middle East's buzzing commercial platform is attracting more and more international businesses in a wide variety of sectors.

Merger Control Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

The laws and regulations governing antitrust and competition (cartel) in the United Arab Emirates are as follows:

The laws and regulations that allow for cartel behaviour and its effects to be challenged are as follows.

The following UAE Franchise Laws and Regulations 2022 Guide covers common issues in franchise laws and regulations including competition law, real estate and protecting the brand and other intellectual property.

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