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...

A commercial action was filed before Fujairah Federal First Instance Court by the owner of the vessel ("Party A") against the lessee/charterer of the vessel ("Party B").

Any manufacturer, distributor or retailer who wants to sell a product or service knows that association with a successful athlete, team or sports event will help to sell what is being offered and build its brand reputation. This article looks at value and sports sponsorship.

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.

Welcome to the first edition of Law Update for 2025. As we begin this exciting year, we are pleased to turn our attention to one of the most dynamic sectors in the UAE and the broader GCC region – healthcare.

Tiger Woods, Goldman Sachs … Some mighty brands have hit the rough recently, with resulting speculation as to how this type of publicity has impacted on the commercial value of the brands.

Minister of Labour Decision No. 271 of 2025 regulates how establishments in Egypt must record and report employment data for workers with disabilities and persons of short stature.

An announcement of acquisition was made recently by Delivery Hero Group ("Delivery Hero"), a leading European global online food delivery company, acquiring Carriage, a young and fast-growing Kuwaiti...

As of 1 October 2025, the Law of the Court of Investment and Commerce is in force, marking a decisive shift in how commercial and investment disputes...

Qatar has enacted Law No. (22) of 2025 Concerning Persons with Disabilities, which has replaced the previous Disability Law of 2004. The new Law, effective from 19 November 2025,

Qatar is set to expedite a streamlined pathway for property buyers to obtain both a title deed and real estate residency within days by purchasing qualifying real estate...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) provides a powerful, yet often underutilized, privacy feature: the Private Register. This allows entities to keep the names of shareholders, directors, and other role-holders...

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update for February 2025. As we begin this new year, we turn our focus to one of the most critical sectors shaping the future of business in the Middle East: Competition Law.

As part of the compliance obligation under Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) We set out below a summary of our observations regarding SDAIA's current practices...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (U.S.) have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to fast-track patent grants in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has unveiled a sweeping package of regulatory updates designed to reinforce the Emirate's standing...

Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai ("Law No. 7") regulates foreign ownership in Dubai.