The principal law governing professional companies in Saudi Arabia is the Professional Companies Law which was approved by Royal Decree No. (4) on 18/2/1412H (corresponding to 26th August 1991) and is supplemented by the Executive Regulations, Ministerial Resolutions and an Explanatory Memorandum (collectively, the "Professional Companies Law").

The hospitality industry is an economic sector that is in a constant state of flux. To stay competitive both the hotel owner and operator must be willing to respond to changes in the market...

UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (the "Child Rights Law") enshrines the basic principle that children have the right to life and safety, and specifically provides that every child is entitled to an education.

This article will address recent amendments to the UAE Commercial Agencies Law (the "Law") which will impact on the ability of principals to terminate agencies in the UAE going forward and the procedure to be followed in the event of disputes regarding termination and de-registration.

The UAE is now on the cusp of a major shift in its merger regime with the recent issuance of the Ministerial Decree No. 3 of 2025 announcing the details of the turnover thresholds (the "Turnover Decision")...

Following the previous article entitled "Assignments in the United Arab Emirates" (published in the November issue of the Law Update) explaining the general conditions and requirements of a valid assignment in the UAE, this article oulines the prevailing jurisprudence with respect to assignment of rights in the UAE.

In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance limited the scope of a land mortgage after finding that the financing bank had failed to channel the full loan proceeds...

International arbitration is encountering a significant period of reform as leading institutions update their procedural frameworks to address the increasing complexity...

During the 2008 financial crisis, we experienced major real estate disputes that helped to test Dubai real estate laws and identify its weaknesses.

Dubai , which attracted the world’s attention recently with the inauguration of Burj Khalifa; the world’s tallest skyscraper, has always been a prime destination for foreign investment.

E-Sports (also known as electronic sports, esports, e-sports, competitive (video) gaming, professional (video) gaming, or pro gaming) are a form of competition using video games.

This case, in which Al Tamimi successfully represented the Defendant at all stages of the proceedings, is significant because the Court of Cassation established a new legal precedent with respect to Contracts of Adhesion.

An assignment under UAE law is the transfer of certain obligations or rights from one party to another.

A commercial action was filed by a local company ("the Claimant") before the Abu Dhabi Court against a Hotel operating in the UAE ("the Defendant").

In reaction to the consequences of the economic downturn, there have recently been a number of legal developments in Dubai.

As a global hub for trade and investment, Bahrain has established a robust legal framework for resolving cross-border disputes and ensuring the effective recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments...

Consultation on a new Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing ("AML/CTF") Rulebook closed on 17th January 2010 and the issue of a new single AML/CTF Rulebook by the Qatar Financial Services Regulatory Authority ("QFCRA") is imminent.

On July 2, 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority ("CMA") issued the Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulation ("Regulation"), establishing a comprehensive legal...

The legal framework for the registration and enforcement of security interests over intellectual property ("IP") rights in onshore UAE is covered by a combination...

A country's desire to develop its business environment, encourage investment and accelerate economic development should also include a review of the rules and performance of the judicial system.