June 19, 2025

On 14 April 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved the launch of the country’s first integrated regulatory intelligence system, aimed at improving the precision and speed of lawmaking. A new Regulatory Intelligence Office has been established to monitor the real-time impact of laws on the public and the economy and to centralise local and federal legislation. […]

Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2025 came into effect on 29 May 2025, implementing the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 on Media Regulation. The Decision introduces a detailed list of administrative violations, classified into three categories based on severity. Penalties now range from AED 5,000 to AED 1,000,000, depending on the

On 10 June 2025, the UAE Central Bank imposed fines totalling AED 339 million for anti-money laundering (AML) violations, including individual penalties of AED 3.5 million and AED 2.62 million. These penalties extend beyond the banking sector and reinforce the zero-tolerance approach of both the Central Bank (CBUAE) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

From 15 June to 15 September 2025, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) prohibits outdoor work between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to protect workers from extreme heat. Employers must adjust shift schedules, provide shaded rest areas, and implement safety protocols. Non-compliance may result in fines of AED 5,000 per affected worker,

Federal Decree-Law No. 60 of 2023 introduces key amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The law defines “Top-up Tax” as an additional tax applicable to multinational enterprises in line with OECD Pillar Two rules, and “Multinational Enterprise” as a group with one or more entities operating