Abu Dhabi continues its commitment to maintaining a sustainable and visually appealing urban environment with the enforcement of new regulations under Abu Dhabi Law No. 2/2012.

Real estate remains one of the Middle East's most vital and transformative sectors, acting as a key driver of economic diversification and a magnet for both regional and international investment.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 (the "Convention") by virtue of the federal decree No. 118/1997.

When the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ("TRIPS Agreement") was drafted nearly a decade ago, pharmaceutical protection was guaranteed effective data protection and further schemes were introduced to safeguard the interests of the pharmaceutical companies in countries making use of the transition periods contained in the TRIPS Agreement.

In an action initially filed before the Dubai Court, the Court of Cassation held that in accordance with Law no. 13 of 2008 the Dubai Land Property Department (DLPD) is the responsible authority for registering the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) or any other transactions in the Interim Real Estate Register (IRER) within the 60 days period prescribed by the said law.

CIF contracts include cost, insurance and freight. A CIF contract is a type of contract which is more widely and more frequently in use than any other contract used for the purposes of seaborne commerce.

Defines night inspection as inspections between sunset and sunrise; off-hours inspection occurs outside official inspection hours as set by the competent authority.

In October 2025, the Iraqi Competition and Antitrust Council ("Council") issued a procedural guide titled "The Impact of Mergers and Restrictive Commercial Practices on Companies Operating in the Iraqi Market.

On 31 August 2025, the Oman Ministry of Labour issued a new Ministerial Decision (523 of 2025) (the "Decision") which amends the Oman Labour Law...

We would like to highlight the issuance of Royal Decree No. 39/2025, promulgating a new Electronic Transactions Law in the Sultanate of Oman.

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Law Update. This month, we spotlight the continued relevance and growing influence of English law across the MENA...

The DFSA has issued Consultation Paper 168 ("CP 168") proposing material enhancements to the DIFC crypto token framework. The headline change is a positive move away from the DFSA...

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update. This month, we shine a spotlight on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a market that continues to undergo transformative legal and regulatory reforms as it advances...

The effective date is fast approaching for Saudi Arabia's new policy allowing foreign charter operators to conduct domestic flights within the Kingdom.

On 9 September 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) released Consultation Paper No. 9 of 2025...

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading international financial centre, seamlessly bridging regional markets with the global economy.

The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has issued Circular 1/2025 on the Representation Offices of Foreign Insurance Companies and Foreign Reinsurance Companies Regulation...

The Dubai Health Insurance Corporation (DHIC), under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has issued a sweeping new Health Insurance Claims Management Policy Directive...

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has issued a circular ("Circular") on 1 July 2025 directing all DMCC-licensed entities engaged in insurance and insurance-related activities...

Real estate remains one of the Middle East's most vital and transformative sectors, acting as a key driver of economic diversification and a magnet for both regional and international investment.