Can one person be criminally liable for photographing another person in the UAE? They may be, depending on the circumstances. In this article, we will consider when such a liability may arise.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced a new template employment contract for UAE students who are enrolled in a NAFIS sponsored programme, in a profession or specialised occupational area determined by MOHRE.

Summer is here at last and as temperatures are expected to soar for the next few months, the UAE Government has just extended the summer midday working break.

On 28 August 2024, the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") enacted an amendment to Article 19 of the Federal Civil Aviation Law No. 20 of 1991 ("Federal Civil Aviation Law")...

This article provides a snap shot of the latest updates insofar as the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Law is concerned:

The role of arbitration has recently taken a new direction as a result of current challenges facing economies globally.

The rapid evolution of Ras Al Khaimah's real estate sector, particularly in the branded residences space, has created new opportunities and challenges for developers, financiers, and purchasers alike.

With many international investors attracted to business opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa, especially in the politically stable and economically buoyant countries of the Gulf, the effectiveness of dispute resolution services in the region are an important consideration.

On 14th December 2009, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai issued Decree No. 57 of 2009, "Establishing a Tribunal to decide the Disputes Related to the Settlement of the Financial Position of Dubai World and its Subsidiaries" (the Decree).

In a medical-malpractice matter, the Dubai Health Authority's Medical Liability Committee ("MLC") initially classified the doctor's conduct as a "minor" medical error.

A Dutch construction company, XYZ, has operations in over 40 cities worldwide and employs more than 50,000 staff.

With regard to competition or anti-trust laws, currently there is no significant body of law in the UAE dealing with these issues.

Social networking is a great tool to build a business, maintain contact with consumers and create word of mouth.

In an action filed before the Dubai Court of Cassation, the Court held that when the Insurance Company, the insurer of goods carried by sea, pay compensation to the insured for the loss or damage, it will subrogate the insured in his right and claim towards the carrier.

The New Maritime Law is about to be endorsed.

Largely driven by increasing demand Iraq has been experiencing a construction boon in the past few years.

The Consumer Protection Authority has issued the Supplier's Guideline as both a regulatory and advisory instrument. The Guideline is intended to reinforce the principle of shared responsibility...

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued a new regulation titled "Close-out Netting and Related Financial Collateral Regulation" (the "Netting Regulation") The Netting Regulation...

#SDAIA has released a draft of the Controls Governing Commercial, Professional, and Non-Profit Activities Related to Personal Data Protection on the Istitilaa portal for public feedback.

Welcome to this special edition dedicated to one of our fastest growing regional practices Competition & Antitrust.