The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued an important judgment addressing the intersection of cybercrime, blackmail and the interpretation of criminal intent within the context of legal notices.

Higher education institutions and other entities that are involved in research (‘Research Institutions') operate in a complex legal and regulatory environment in the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE').

The 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are notable for several things. US Athlete Carl Lewis picked up an amazing 4 gold medals. The particularly 1980s pastime of wind surfing was included as a sport.

"A signature is a stylised script associated with a person. It is comparable to a seal. In commerce and the law, a signature on a document is an indication that the person adopts the intentions recorded in the document.

In June 2009, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (‘DFSA’) established a Market Practitioners Panel (‘Panel’) to review the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (‘DIFC’) collective investment funds regime principally embodied in the DIFC

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been described as a business-friendly country in the mainstream media and in widely followed surveys of competitiveness.

Oil and gas companies have historically been subject to tax in Sharjah under Sharjah Income Tax Decree 1968 at the top rate of 55%. On 13 February 2025, Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi enacted a new law.

The Kingdom of Bahrain ("Bahrain") has become the second country within the Gulf Cooperation Council, after the United Arab Emirates, to allow crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital...

The Egyptian Labor Minister recently issued a bundle of decrees covering several topics covering employee monetary claims, competency of authorities, training and skills governance...

Kuwaiti law permits two contracting parties to select a foreign jurisdiction to govern the terms of their agreement, as well as to hear any disputes that may arise over the agreement. While the law permits courts in Kuwait to issue an order for the execution of judgments rendered in a foreign jurisdiction under limited circumstances, the Kuwaiti courts are generally not in the practice of enforcing foreign judgments.

With the fast development and implementation of technology and the internet in processing operations in private and public sectors, and concluding transactions locally ...

On 24 February 2025, the State of Qatar enacted Law No. (5) of 2025, introducing substantial amendments to Law No. (1) of 2012 on the regulation and control of advertisements, statues, and memorials.

For the pharmaceutical industry and for governmental regulators, counterfeit medications remain a top concern not only in the MENA region, but globally.

Technological innovation is a particular area of focus.

Special 301 Report (the "Report") is a United States congressional mandated document that reflects the U.S. Administration's views on the protection and enforcement of U.S. intellectual property (IP) rights globally.

The General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued Decision No. 8 of 2025 represents a major legal turning point in the United Arab Emirates' evolving corporate framework.

As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment and lifestyle, there has been a notable shift in social and legal norms. One such area of evolving interest is cohabitation...

The rapid growth of Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") and the development of its legal framework will lead to new and novel situations. A recent decision of ADGM's Court of Appeal1 is an example of how courts.

The GCC tent system provides a convenient way for applicants to secure patent rights effective in each of the GCC member states.

Customs matters in the UAE are not administered at a federal level, and each emirate is responsible for the administration of its own customs procedures.