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

Bahrain's National Health Regulatory Authority's (‘NHRA') directive to ensure safe and high quality delivery of healthcare has led the Supreme Council for Health to issue standards against which...

Federal Law No. 3 OF 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies (the "Commercial Agencies Law"), which came into effect on 15th June 2023 (the "Effective Date")...

On 18 March 2025, the Ruler of Ajman enacted a new law regulating real estate contributions in the Emirate of Ajman. This law, titled "Law on Organizing Real Estate Contributions in Ajman...

In an action initially filed before the Dubai Court, the Court of Cassation held that in accordance with Law No. 7 of 2006, transactions related to off plan properties or properties that are still under construction cannot be registered directly in the Real Estate Register ("RER") at the Dubai Land & Properties Department ("DLPD").

Royal Decree No. 43/2025 introduces a new Public Health Law (‘Law') in Oman, representing a significant overhaul of the country's public...

The Government is determined to change the status quo and increase the number of visitors to Oman by five times the current level by 2040.

On April 7, 2025, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 38 of 2025, promulgating the new Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones...

The MOCI has issued a new circular requiring all operators of commercial, industrial, and public establishments in Qatar to record the prices of their commodities and services through the Ministry's online platform.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the ADGM has issued Consultation Paper No. 10 of 2025 proposing a new regime for staking of virtual assets (VAs) in the ADGM.

The Insurance Authority ("IA") has recently introduced a new compliance requirement that extends not just to those domiciled in KSA, but to all who are participating in KSA based insurance risks.

Through a recent decision TECOM has legally recognised the principal of "transfer of incorporation".

On March 17, 2025, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025, a groundbreaking initiative set to revolutionize Dubai's business environment.

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update for April 2025. As we move into the second quarter of the year, we are seeing rapid changes in both the insurance and transportation sectors...

The decision in this case explains how ‘fair remuneration’ should be assessed with respect to fees payable to a consulting engineer for design services (notwithstanding the fact that the consulting engineer failed to get the necessary Dubai Municipality approvals in order to proceed with the project) and the Court’s approach to assessing the claim.

Clients wishing to resolve claims with and/or to recover debts from Dubai based entities, which have clearly defaulted on their payments, can now breathe a sigh of relief.

In an action initially filed before Dubai Courts, the Court of Appeal cancelled the decision handed down by the Court of First Instance and dismissed the defendant’s claim due to the existence of an arbitration clause.

In this case the Claimant sought, on two grounds, a stay of execution of a judgment. The Claimant’s first argument in support of the stay was that the case related to property ownership. The second argument was that the judgment was the subject of an appeal to the Court of Cassation.

The Appellant brought Abu Dhabi Administrative Action No. 1879-2007 (Full Bench) against the Respondents seeking a stay of enforcement and cancellation of an appealed decision requiring the Appellant’s retirement before the legal retirement age.

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is in the final stages of completing the rules for the first maritime arbitration centre in the Middles East: the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC).