This article seeks to provide a high level outline of the current customs implications applicable to manufacturing entities in Dubai's mainland and free zone jurisdictions.

The CASD was established by law and entrusted with the task of attempting to mediate disputes, prior to such disputes being referred to the UAE court.

In an action initially filed before Abu Dhabi Court, the Court of Cassation held that unless proven otherwise:

In the UAE, arbitration is regarded as an exceptional and special dispute forum whereby parties agree to resolve their disputes.

In the last couple of years, we have advised on a number of so-called "condo hotel" projects ("Condo Hotels") and, along with branded residences, there has been a notable recent increase in these type...

We have recently seen another influx of letters being sent to local UAE entities regarding the use of music, and in particular the collection of public performance royalties.

Transactions related to sea and air transportation, including the building, sale, purchase, rent, utilization, repair or maintenance of ships and planes, shall be deemed as commercial transactions.

Jurisdiction (from the Latin ius, iuris meaning "law" and dicere meaning "to speak") is generally understood to be the practical authority granted to a formally constituted legal body (or to a political leader) to deal with and make proclamations on legal matters.

There is a common misconception that the UAE Courts will only apply UAE law when determining disputes between parties, notwithstanding an agreement to apply foreign law.

Party A filed a suit before the Dubai Court of First Instance seeking a judgment confirming an arbitration award in which Party B and Party C, a joint venture, were ordered to pay Party A the amount of AED 400,000 plus 9% interest from the due date of 20 July 2003, until full payment in addition.

One of the main concerns that investors take into consideration when they think of investing in a country is the labour market, laws, and regulations that govern the relationship between the Employer and the Employee.

A commercial action was filed by a local company ("the Claimant") against the First and Second Defendants, being the Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation and the Dubai Customs Office (together, "the Defendants").

Following the previous article entitled "Assignments in the United Arab Emirates" (published in the November issue of the Law Update) explaining the general conditions and requirements of a valid assignment in the UAE, this article oulines the prevailing jurisprudence with respect to assignment of rights in the UAE.

The Abu Dhabi real estate landscape has seen welcome, policy-level developments designed to enhance market transparency and curb misleading advertising.

Dubai , which attracted the world’s attention recently with the inauguration of Burj Khalifa; the world’s tallest skyscraper, has always been a prime destination for foreign investment.

License to use, where the license to use or lease is only valid for a period that does not exceed 50 years.

On the evening of 28 September 2025 (following the 30-day window triggered on 28 August 2025), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)...

This situation will likely result in a significant period of precariousness for all those who have business dealings with Iran.

Any sale of shares of a company listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange ("KSE") amounting to 5% or more of the company’s share capital must follow Kuwait’s procedures for block trading as well as disclose such a transfer to the KSE.

The growth and development of Oman's transportation and logistics infrastructure has recently received a number of catalysts with the aim of building on Oman's ability to compete with other players...