The concept of offshore was first introduced in Dubai in late 2001 but it took concrete shape on January 15, 2003 when Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations 2003 came into force.

On 26 June 2024, K2 Integrity, Fieldfisher, and Al Tamimi & Company hosted a webinar discussing the far-reaching consequences on global trade, security, and economic stability of the Red Sea shipping...

The DIFC Authority has announced the public consultation of their Variable Capital Company Regulations ("Draft VCC Regulations").

While the Egyptian higher education system has expanded rapidly in the past few decades, the demand for higher education continues to outgrow the expansions as a result of the demographic surge...

The new laws and regulations represent the first significant overhaul of the DIFC's real estate framework since 2007.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has issued a new draft law on artificial intelligence ("Draft Law")...

On June 26, 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation issued an important judgment in Civil Appeal No. 276 of 2025. The case dealt with the enforcement of a foreign judgment issued by the Court of Appeal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...

In a new development to the Intellectual Property system in the United Arab Emirates, a new federal law in respect of the protection of plant varieties and plant breeders’ rights has recently been issued. Law No. (17) of 2009 entered into force on January 14th, 2010.

The UAE's rapidly growing population, thriving tourism sector, and growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases are placing an increasing strain on medical institutions to provide quality healthcare to a growing number of patients.

International treaties are binding contracts between states.

The Cabinet has approved the implementing regulations of Federal Law No. 10 of 2008 on Medical Malpractice pursuant to a decision that was issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and published in the local press on 19th December 2009.

In the current financial climate with business budgetary constraints, an increasing number of companies licensed in Dubai declared their willingness to suspend their businesses and refrain from renewing their licenses.

We are delighted to present the sixth edition of our TMT Digest, focusing on legal developments and updates in the TMT field within our region. This digest aims to provide a comprehensive overview...

Cityscape Global 2010, which took place in Dubai in early October, provided an interesting forum to compare the state of recovery of dented real estate markets around the globe two years on from the start of the financial crisis.

As you may be aware, yesterday, 5th December, the European Union ("EU") Commission produced a list of 17 countries identified for their perceived failures in regards to good tax governance.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has enacted the Administrative Regulations 2025, significantly overhauling its framework for investigation, supervision, and enforcement.

The world's repertoire for money management is undergoing a period of radical overhaul with the recent advancements in financial technology.

We are pleased to inform you that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, has issued Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, which formally promulgates...

Companies such as Uber, Airbnb and Deliveroo, have become international household names over the past few years.

The Qatar Central Securities Depository has finally launched the much awaited Security Register pursuant to the Law No. 16 of 2021 on the Mortgage of Movable Assets and Decision No.1 of the QCB Governor ...