One of the key strategic aims of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is to shift its oil-dependent economy to a knowledge-based economy.

For those busy insurance/reinsurance professionals out there, BSA have provided a snap-shot of last year's UAE insurance laws and what to watch out for in 2021.

One of the most daunting prospects for an MEP sub-contractor – or, indeed, any sub-contractor – is the possibility of being held ransom to a pay-when-paid clause.

The UAE Patent Law is lightly modelled on the European system and requires, inter alia, the absolute novelty as one of the fundamental prerequisites for patentability. At this stage...

As global insurer and reinsurer of cyber risks, Munich Re is closely watching developments of cyberattacks to provide suitable insurance solutions and insights to prepare and prevent attacks from

In a recent edition of The Oath Magazine, Arsalan Tariq and Yasin Chowdhury offer commentary on the new CBO Financial Consumer Protection Regulatory Framework

If you are operating an onshore or offshore entity in a "no or only nominal tax jurisdiction" (referred to hereinafter as a "noon"), which amongst others, holds shares or licenses

A family-owned business maybe be the oldest form of business organization in human history. In the GCC, the business environment has developed exponentially...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MoHRE") has introduced the New Employers' Awareness Kit (the "Kit") to provide employers in the United Arab Emirates with a comprehensive...

The question of inheritance in the event of death is the ultimate apprehension of European expatriates residing in the UAE, especially considering the uncertainty and complexity of the rules that governs inheritance matters in the UAE.

In a recent judgment (Case No. 440 of 2024, Civil Arbitration), the Dubai Court of Cassation has confirmed the position on the enforceability of arbitration clauses embedded in general terms of insurance policies.

In a recent construction dispute under a DIAC arbitration, between a main contractor (represented by our firm) and an employer.

If they are heavily amended, are they FIDIC contracts any longer? Antonios Dimitracopoulos, FCIArb, Partner, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, writes a bi-monthly column...

Dubai's architectural ambition is visible across its skyline and real estate remains one of the Emirate's most dynamic and globally attractive sectors.

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 dated 1 October 2025 amending the United Arab Emirates Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021) (the "Law")...

Nearly six months after Saudi Arabia approved its first Bankruptcy Law (Saudi Arabia Royal Decree No. M5/1439 and Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 264/1439),

The UAE Federal Decree No. 9 of 2024 introduces significant amendments to the UAE labor law, aiming to enhance the dispute resolution process for small employment disputes and placing firmer emphasis.

This article analyses the recent decision of the Dubai Court of Cassation in case No. 1406 of 2023, Commercial Appeal, which confirmed the decision of the Dubai Court of Appeal...

In a recent arbitration, BSA's team succeeded in defeating the operation of a pay when paid clause, triggered by a MEP subcontractor against BSA's client, a security package subcontractor...

The legal and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, meaning businesses have to remain agile in order to continue to progress.