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.

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...

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.

The Insurance Authority has adopted BOD Resolution No. 3 of 2010 in the form of directives pertaining to the Code of Ethics & Professional Practice for Insurance Companies ("Insurers") operating in the UAE.

App development is a flourishing industry across the Middle East. We are regularly approached by clients seeking legal advice on issues relating to app development.

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.

In Kuwait, corporate governance is still in its infancy and underdeveloped compared to its neighboring countries within the GCC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

In an era where picture-perfect images of flawless men and women flash before our eyes constantly, the pressure of maintaining a perfect appearance is mounting in our society.

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA") enters a period of unprecedented ambition and transformation as it aims to become a more diversified economy, the country's legal framework is also rapidly adapting...

Dubai Law No. 9 of 2025 (the "Amendment Law"), which came into effect on 17 July 2025, introduces key amendments to Dubai Law No. 18 of 2021 regulating conciliation procedures...