ArticleEconomic Relief Measures For The UAE During COVID-19The UAE government has introduced certain measures that will offer economic relief to UAE businesses suffering under the strain of COVID-19 ramifications.United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)BSA Law
ArticleUnveiling The Green Facade: Comparing FTSE100s And MENA's Progress In Climate Transition PlanningThe recent news of Financial Times Stock Exchange ("FTSE") 100 companies failing on credible climate transition plan has wider implications in the context of the current environmental...United Arab EmiratesEnvironmentBSA Law
ArticleThe Medical Tourism Boom And The Role Of Insurance For Both Patients And ProvidersHealthcare is one of the most important service sectors in the UAE. In this article, we look at the growing medical tourism industry in the country and across the region.United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBSA Law
ArticleHow The UAE's New Life Regulations Affect Advisers And CustomersThe mis-selling of financial services products has affected many economies around the world where disposable income is relatively higher. United Arab EmiratesInsuranceBSA Law
ArticleFintech And The Accelerator Culture In The UAEThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to position itself as a base for businesses involved in cutting-edge technology, ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics,United Arab EmiratesTechnologyBSA Law
ArticleReal Estate 2018 – A Practical Cross-Border Insight Into Real Estate Lawbriefly describe the main laws that govern real estate in your jurisdiction. United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and ConstructionBSA Law
ArticleLegal And Regulatory Updates May, 2025We're pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, your source for key legal insights, regulatory developments, and firm highlights.United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBSA Law
ArticleHow The UAE's Tax Policies Affect Startups And Small BusinessesThe UAE has long been recognized as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting startups and small businesses from around the globe.United Arab EmiratesTaxBSA Law
ArticleThe Saudi Arabian General Authority Of Zakat And Income Tax (GAZT) Issues The Draft Vat LawAfter analysis of the Draft Law, consisting of some 12 Chapters and 77 Articles, we highlight some of its key features herein below. Saudi ArabiaTaxBSA Law
ArticleReciprocity Of Foreign Judgements And Cross-Jurisdictional Litigation – From The UAE PerspectiveIn today's globalised economy, commercial disputes often span multiple legal systems. The ability to recognize and enforce such judgements is vital for ensuring legal certainty...United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBSA Law
ArticleAn Overview Of Updates To The UAE Evidence LawThe continuous emergence of the Emirati legislator's intent to keep pace with all the changes and developments witnessed globally, particularly in the judicial domain, reflects the UAE's...United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial LawBSA Law
ArticleRedefining BNPL: How SAMA's Regulations Are Shaping Saudi Arabia's FinTech SectorThe Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued a decisive set of regulations to govern the burgeoning Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in Saudi Arabia, marking a new era of legal oversight for this dynamic financial service.Saudi ArabiaFinance and BankingBSA Law
ArticleIntroduction Of Value Added Tax (VAT) In The Kingdom Of Saudi ArabiaOn 03/05/1438 H (corresponding to January 31st, 2017 G), Saudi Arabia ratified the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Value Added Tax Framework Agreement (the "Framework Agreement") by virtue of Royal Decree No. M/51.Saudi ArabiaTaxBSA Law
ArticleRun-Off: Why It MattersWhile there is no clear agreement on the exact definition of run-off in the insurance context, it is generally taken to mean one of two things. United Arab EmiratesInsuranceBSA Law
ArticleUAE Practice On Restrictive Provisions & Penalty ClausesIt is common practice for parties entering into contractual arrangements to insert restrictive provisions constraining or limiting either of the parties' legal or contractual rights.United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial LawBSA Law
ArticleBSA Bankruptcy SeriesIn the following series of articles, Barry Greenberg provides the reader with a comprehensive look at bankruptcy proceedings in the UAE, from beginning to end.United Arab EmiratesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBSA Law
ArticleProtecting Patient Data Amidst The Rise Of Health TourismTraditionally, health tourism was something states sought to discourage. In 2017, this changed and countries like the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE') are implementing plans to become one of the top ten destinations for heath tourism. United Arab EmiratesPrivacyBSA Law
ArticleThe Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer Comparative Legal Guide UAE: Bribery & CorruptionThere are numerous anti-corruption and bribery laws in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Firstly, the UAE has ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) pursuant to Federal Decree Law No. 8 of 2006.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawBSA Law
ArticleUAE Corporate Tax: What You Need To KnowAs per our Article published regarding Corporate Tax in the UAE and our Interview on Corporate tax which is available at the following: What will Corporate Tax look like for companies, we stated corporate tax was coming and can now confirm with absolute certainty, will be effective from 1 June 2023. United Arab EmiratesTaxBSA Law
ArticleSVB's Collapse: Implications For FinTech Startups In The Middle EastThe factors that contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank were complicated and varied. Certain professionals have identified the bank'sUnited Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial LawBSA Law