When Article 257 of FL_TITLE31987Federal Law No. 3/1987 was issued many were worried arbitrators and experts in the UAE would end up behind bars.

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of the legal framework and key issues surrounding arbitration law in UAE.

In 2024, the Emirate of Sharjah undertook significant legal reforms to modernize its real estate and tenancy framework through the enactment of three key instruments: Sharjah Law No. (5) of 2024, Law No. (6) of 2024...

From asking your bank for a mortgage payment holiday or knowing where you stand when it comes to defaulting on your payments, legal experts in the United Arab Emirates explain

This article analyses a significant ruling issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation in Case No. 445 / 2024 / 208, which involved a financial claim arising from a subcontract dispute.

Throughout the UAE, a common frustration exists with insolvencies due to its time-consuming nature and significantly low recovery rates, which stemmed from the outdated governance of insolvency ...

SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, have been the subject of a drastic surge where they emerged as the preferred route for public fund-raising in 2020.

After much anticipation, the new Labour Law was issued on July 25th, 2023, through Royal Decree 53/2003 ("New Law"). This comprehensive legislation introduces a myriad of enhanced benefits...

The UAE recently allowed select categories of foreigners to apply for long-term visas for themselves and their families, including investors and entrepreneurs who meet certain conditions

The most used Islamic finance products, for provide financing by Islamic banks in Oman are Murabaha, Diminishing Musharaka and Wakala.

To ensure efficiency and streamlining with international best practice, namely in trademark prosecution and the enforcement of registered rights, the UAE Ministry of Economy

At the outset, it may be useful to note that the laws applied in each of the onshore jurisdictions outlined above, i.e. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC")...

In the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the term "DNFBP" refers to Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession. DNFBPs are businesses or professions...

Finding the perfect home is one of the most important decisions for anyone, but so is having the right landlord. So, if you want to find out whether there are any active or past rental cases...

Two weeks ago, more than 2,000,000 people living in the City of Beirut survived the impact of one of the biggest explosions in the history of mankind. The devastating explosion in the Port of Beirut on

In an effort to assist private businesses (the "Companies") dealing with the financial effects of COVID-19, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (the "Ministry") has published

The Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 3 of 2024 on Feb 27, 2024, providing detailed guidelines on the tax registration timelines for Resident Juridical Persons...

L'Autorité Fédérale des Impôts, l'entité gouvernementale responsable de la gestion, de la collecte et de l'application des impôts fédéraux aux Émirats Arabes Unis...

In keeping with the UAE's strategic objectives and improving its legislative landscape to meet all modernization criteria, the UAE has endeavoured to improve and enhance all IP legislations over...

The United Arab Emirates (the "UAE") is a constitutional federation established in 1971 and composed of seven Emirates- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and Fujairah.