Despite COP28 currently taking place in Dubai, it's easy to think it has nothing to do with intellectual property protection. But like most business activities...

The COP28 Presidency announced early Wednesday that nearly 200 countries had reached an agreement on the text of the Global Stocktake (GST) after two weeks of contentious debate.

The UAE experienced tremendous growth over a brief period since it gained independence in 1971. It has become a global power and a beacon of international business in the Middle Eastern region

December 4 was Finance Day at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on the 28th occasion of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, UAE.

Maintaining oil and gas revenues will enable the region's plans to persify economies, and that means national oil and gas businesses...

As world leaders gathered in Dubai for COP28 to identify solutions and responsibilities to tackle global climate change...

Carbon credits have emerged as an important tool in international efforts to combat the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions ("GHG") by providing a financial incentive for initiatives...

COP28 came to an end this month in Dubai in the final weeks of the hottest year in recorded history. Since 1992, this "Conference of the Parties" acts as the annual formal meeting...

An emerging concern is taking place in Gulf countries in response to the world's climate change issue.

2023, the ‘Year of Sustainability' in the UAE, a nationwide commitment towards sustainable practices. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations...

We are halfway through the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai with 50,000 delegates present, including 15,000 NGOs and almost 1,300 media organizations.

As companies worldwide trumpet their ESG credentials and pledge net zero, many are failing to make good on their promises. Corporate greenwashing is rife...

Historically, when discussing the Middle East and energy, one would often picture oil rigs and fossil fuel supremacy.

Businesses in all sectors must increasingly ensure their climate strategies include a robust assessment of risks posed to human rights...

The Middle East is often considered synonymous with abundant fossil fuel reserves and its dominant role in the global market as a net exporter of oil and gas.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead the way in sustainability and innovation with the introduction of the Blue Residence Permit—a pioneering visa designed...

One of the lesser known, but fastest growing (no pun intended!) IP rights are Plant Variety Rights (PVRs).

Brussels considers extending the Taxonomy Regulation to include social objectives like human rights. The implications – and complications – are huge...

Liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") is a fuel gas composed of a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, primarily including propane, propylene, butylene, isobutane, and n-butane.

It has been four months since the world, (and co-author, Inna Ali) gathered in United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference which comprised, amongst others...