Property flipping is a term widely used in the US to describe the process of buying property and reselling it at a higher price, usually after making minor alterations or refurbishments.

The UAE has recently introduced the corporate tax law, reshaping the nation's fiscal landscape. This comprehensive article focuses on free zone persons—juridical entities within free zones...

A major update for international investors, the UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025 on the Determination of a Non-Resident Person's Nexus in the UAE for the purposes...

The UAE's recent update to its Value-Added Tax (VAT) Executive Regulation under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 introduces several significant changes that businesses across various sectors must pay attention to.

Saudi Arabia's recent amendments to its Labour Law mark a shift toward a more structured, transparent employment environment.

Legislative strides catapult the UAE to the vanguard of progressive economies in the Middle East.

As the UAE's new Personal Status Law was recently officially enacted, recognizing civil marriage in the country for the first time. BSA's Maroun Abou Harb spoke to Al Arabiya English...

With Expo 2020 Dubai fast approaching, many businesses are looking to enter the UAE market and existing businesses are looking to expand their presence.

"Long and healthy lives" – This is the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE') Government's strategy set up by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (the ‘MoHAP') to reinforce the country's health system...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai issued Law No. (4) of 2020 (the "Law") on Saturday, 3 July 2020...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in Oman, the financial regulator, has released the new mandated medical insurance Law, Unified Health Insurance Policy and the Health Insurance Rules under Decision

Real estate investment funds ("REIF") are currently a topic on everyone's agenda given the introduction of new regulations aiming to attract more foreign capital...

Unit owners in a one-year-old building have been wrangling over maintenance and service fee issues with the developer.

Saudi Arabia has been the first GCC state to put its draft VAT law out for consultation. Cyrille Naffah and John Peacock of the Saudi and UAE offices of BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP explain the key provisions.

Human egg freezing (mature oocyte cryopreservation) is a medical procedure that has become increasingly popular worldwide over recent years. Individuals choose to freeze their eggs for numerous reasons...

UAE-based Amanat Holdings, a healthcare and education investment company, has recently received approval to raise the cap on foreign ownership of the company's shares from 49% to 100%.

On June 14, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No. 25 of 2023 regarding the establishment of the Probate Court in the Emirate of Dubai...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) VAT Executive Regulations have been amended, with changes effective from 15 November 2024.

There is no doubt that the cheque, as a commercial instrument and a means of payment, holds significant legal importance.

The licensing of virtual asset activities in Dubai is governed by the Virtual Assets Framework ("VA Framework") introduced by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...