In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of the Judges, Registry Team and Court Users, DIFC Courts in a communication sent on Tuesday March 17, 2020 to all Registered Practitioners and Court Users.

The following article looks at discrepancies between the new laws on unfair dismissal and recent precedents.

Employee welfare and rights have always been a top priority for UAE legislators. This has been the case since the implementation of the UAE Labour Law, which has seen several...

The Prime Minister of UAE His Royal Highness Shaikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum issued law number 4/2019 for Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) on November 21, 2019, "DIFC IP LAW".

In this article we look at the most recent changes to Fertility Law in the UAE, moving the country closer than ever before to broader international principles, particularly for the non-Muslim community in the country...

BSA corporate associate Bradley Moran has recently been approved as a DIFC Will Draftsman.

The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has announced pivotal amendments to its civil and commercial laws, including the Application Law, which governs the interpretation and application of its legal framework.

"Pacta sunt servanda" or "agreements must be kept", is a fundamental general principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions, which simply indicates that agreements should be binding...

As 2024 comes to an end, the UAE continues to lead the way in innovation, sustainability, and progress. This year's accomplishments have not only transformed the nation but also created opportunities...

In an effort to support Excise Tax Registrants during the difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19, the Federal Tax Authority has decided to extend the tax period for businesses registered...

Dubai Government Keeps Up with the Aspirations of the People

On February 13, 2018, FinCEN issued a letter in response to an information request from the Senate Committee on Finance regarding regulatory oversight of virtual currency financial activities.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has stated that a new draft law is set to keep rents in Dubai unchanged for a three-year period. This follows a prediction by the DLD's Director General...

The long-awaited revamp of the data protection regime has finally arrived in the DIFC. As one of the first jurisdictions in the Middle East

The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances...

The recent amendment to Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedures Law has introduced a notable procedural concept through Paragraph 3 of Article 167.

In this article, we look at some of the forthcoming changes to the Personal Data Protection Law in KSA and the impact that this may have on business operating in the country, with particular focus...

The following article was originally published for BSA in Arabian Business and discusses the implications of the Dubai Courts' specialised money laundering court.

Recent communications from the UAE movable collateral registry system have reminded users of a mandatory obligation to review and update all "Prior Notices" registered in 2018 that have not been amended to date.

The Emirate of Dubai is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity. There is much interest from investors who wish to establish a presence in Dubai to take advantage...