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In a jurisdiction whose laws feature various restrictions on foreign ownership (including, but not limited to, restrictions on ownership of real estate pursuant to Law No. 74 of 1979 Regulating the Ownership...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in fostering a competitive market environment through the enactment and enforcement...

Since the beginning of 2025, we have seen several significant legal developments that affect employers across various sectors in Qatar.

In the Middle East, eSports is still largely in its infancy.

Construction contracts are, at their very heart, a written agreement of how risks are to be allocated between the parties to a construction project. Those risks can be categorised as legal, contractual...

Ministerial Resolution No. 518 of 2009, Concerning Governance Rules and Corporate Discipline standards ("R/518") was issued by the UAE Ministry of Economy on 29th October 2009.

Effective health and safety management is a cornerstone of responsible business practice and legal compliance in the UAE.

"Client Assets" is defined in the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) rules, as "Client Money and Client Investments".

The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business ("New Banking Law").

governments and developers in the GCC continue to mandate the use of Building Information Modelling ("BIM") on sophisticated construction projects, a basic understanding of the contractual concepts ...

Decree No. (22) of 2022 ‘Approving the Grant of Privileges to Real Estate Investment Funds in the Emirate of Dubai' (Real Estate Funds Law), issued by the Ruler of Dubai, is a landmark law designed...

Artificial intelligence ("AI") can be loosely defined as "intelligence as exhibited by machines".

It is not a secret that side, or otherwise called nominee, arrangements represent an indispensible legal structure for many foreign investors doing business in the UAE.

Following on from our article in last month’s Law Update (Issue 228) regarding the recently established consumer protection website, www.consumerrights.ae, this is the first in a series of three articles which will consider the UAE’s Consumer Protection Law which was introduced in 2006 (the "Law") and its implementing Regulations which were enacted in 2007 (the "Regulations").

Family disputes can be challenging, both emotionally and legally. Family mediation offers a confidential, structured, and collaborative approach to resolving personal disputes...

Football is hugely popular across the Middle East. Its popularity has led some to invest in football clubs. When one considers the wide range of agreements between clubs ..

#SDAIA has released draft amendments to the Implementing Regulations of the Personal Data Protection Law. These proposed changes are now open for public consultation, inviting stakeholders and the general public...