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...

A patient sitting in a waiting room hands over an Emirates ID and a file of medical history. It feels routine, but in that moment they are trusting the hospital with something more valuable than money.

The Federal Tax Authority has published a guide that details the criteria for identifying natural persons subject to the Corporate Tax Law...

In a bid to fortify the growth and sustainability of family-owned businesses in Dubai, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under the Dubai Chambers...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has recently implemented a decision, signed by Naser Bin Thani Al Hameli, the Minister of Human Resource and Emiratisation ...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) stimulus scheme to contain the economic repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak and a subsequent drop in economic activity in the UAE.

Starting your own business is one of the most exciting decisions you can take. But it is imperative to follow fundamental rules and keep certain key considerations in mind to avoid facing financial issues that may lead to bankruptcy.

On 13 June 2021 the UAE Central Bank issued a circular with reference no. CBUAE/BSD/N/2021/3148 ("the Circular") addressed to all financial institutions operating in the UAE...

The rise of COVID-19 has seen a significant change in the way many industries and corporations conduct their day to day work.

Dubai has moved decisively to position itself as the region's home for AI and frontier technology.

Federal Decree‑Law No. 33 of 2021 modernised the UAE's private‑sector employment framework and brought clarity to post‑termination restrictions, while acknowledging that certain...

Senior associate, Bassel Boutros, recently spoke to Arabian Business about the new UAE Bankruptcy Law, providing further details on the major changes set to take effect in May 2024.

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has consistently demonstrated its commitment to being a leader in the regulation of virtual assets.

International law outlines the criteria for being a sovereign state and emphasises features such as a permanent population, defined territory, an independent government, and the capacity to engage...

Since the introduction of UAE Federal Law No 20/2016, the legal regime applicable to the mortgage of movable property in the UAE, its creation, perfection, priority and enforcement,

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted Law No. 6 of 2018 on Dubai Health Authority...

A relatively new law means that those who seek help for drug addiction in the UAE are exempt from prosecution…

A criminal complaint takes precedence over a civil claim or "Le criminel tient le civil en l'état", is a legal principle with origins in the French Penal Procedures Law...

Dubai: The UAE had announced its intention to the introduce value added tax (VAT) in the country starting January 1, 2018

The expatriate population of the UAE stands at 8.8 million, making up approximately 89 per cent of the total population.