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A Refined Civil Transactions Framework: What the UAE’s Latest Amendments Mean in Practice
The UAE has introduced a new Federal Decree-Law amending the Read More

Law No. 8 of 2025: A Specialised Framework for the Settlement of Citizens’ Housing Construction Disputes in Dubai
The Emirate of Dubai has enacted Law No. 8 of 2025 Read More

UAE Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 (Reverse Charge Mechanism for VAT on Metal Scrap)
On 19 December 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the Read More

Dubai’s Lost and Abandoned Property Law – A Clear, Accountable Framework for Public Trust
On 25 November 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Read More

UAE Commercial Companies Law – 2025 Amendments
Legal Analysis of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 Amending Read More

UAE Introduces Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision Read More

UAE Introduces New Penalty Framework for Electronic Invoicing Compliance
The Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 106 Read More

Appeal Rights Can Lapse Before the 30-Day Limit, Cassation Court Confirms
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation’s recent judgment in Labour Read More

GAR Academy Spotlight: Merline Dsouza and Her Journey in International Arbitration
We are pleased to share that our colleague, Merline Dsouza, Read More

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Commercial Contracts 2025
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Commercial Contracts 2025 – UAE: Law Read More

UAE Enforcement Landscape: Key Themes and Practical Takeaways
Recent developments reflect a jurisdiction that continues to support arbitration Read More

UAE Tax Penalties Reform: What Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 Means for Businesses
The UAE has announced a significant update to its tax-administrative Read More

Webinar: Understanding the UAE Data Protection Law
Alsuwaidi & Company and Dubai Chambers will host a webinar Read More

UAE Updates Guidance on the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax
The Ministry of Finance has released an updated version of Read More

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Heirs’ Liability for Banking Debts
Appeal No. 812/2025 Commercial | Judgment dated 29 September 2025 Read More

Monetising Arbitration Awards: Turning Paper Wins into Tangible Value
Converting Arbitral Awards into Real Value: Navigating Monetisation in the Read More

The Role of the UAE Local Courts in Enforcing Foreign Arbitration Awards
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: A Practical Read More

What Happens to DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses After Its Abolition?
Understanding the Impact of Decree No. 34 of 2021 When Read More

Latest Developments in UAE Arbitration 2025: Strengthening the Legal Framework for Dispute Resolution
In 2025, the latest developments in UAE arbitration include significant judicial Read More

The Role of the Expert in Enforcement Proceedings in the UAE
Enforcement proceedings often move beyond purely legal questions. When a Read More

Cease and Desist Notices as Instruments of Legal Enforcement
We draw your attention to this engaging talk where our Read More

Advancing Fairness in Employment Litigation: DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025
On 9 October 2025, the DIFC Courts issued Practice Direction No. 1 Read More

Dubai Enables Free Zone Firms to Operate in Mainland Markets
Dubai has introduced a transformative framework enabling Free Zone companies Read More

The Dubai ADGM MoU Strengthening Trust in the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments
On 14 January 2025, the Dubai Courts and the Abu Read More

UAE Ministry of Finance Rolls Out E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know
The UAE Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Federal Read More

ArbitrateAD and the UAE’s Arbitration Future: Key Rules and Takeaways
The launch of ArbitrateAD represents a turning point for arbitration Read More

Enforcement Battlefield: What Actually Happens After the Award?
Join us for a focused panel discussion taking place during Read More

Building Certainty in Succession: Abu Dhabi’s New Last Will and Testament Form
For many residents in Abu Dhabi, estate planning can feel Read More

UAE Advances Crypto-Asset Reporting with CARF
Strengthening Global Tax Cooperation The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has Read More

Understanding Dubai’s Unified Sale Agreement (Form F): Reservation, Off-Plan, or Final Sale?
The Unified Sale Agreement, commonly known as Form F, has Read More

Federal Supreme Court Clarifies Enhanced Duty of Care in Cosmetic Surgeries
When beauty goes to court, who bears the greater burden, Read More

UAE Expands Qualifying Activities and Tightens Commodity Pricing Rules Under Corporate Tax
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. Read More

DIFC Data Protection Shake-Up: What Businesses Need to Know Now
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has rolled out a Read More

UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards: Only Last Page Signature Required
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step toward Read More

A Refined Civil Transactions Framework: What the UAE’s Latest Amendments Mean in Practice
The UAE has introduced a new Federal Decree-Law amending the long-standing Civil Transactions Law originally enacted under Federal Law No.

Law No. 8 of 2025: A Specialised Framework for the Settlement of Citizens’ Housing Construction Disputes in Dubai
The Emirate of Dubai has enacted Law No. 8 of 2025 Concerning the Settlement of Disputes Arising from the Execution of

UAE Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 (Reverse Charge Mechanism for VAT on Metal Scrap)
On 19 December 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025, introducing a Reverse Charge

Dubai’s Lost and Abandoned Property Law – A Clear, Accountable Framework for Public Trust
On 25 November 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 17 of 2025 on the

UAE Commercial Companies Law – 2025 Amendments
Legal Analysis of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 1. Introduction The issuance

UAE Introduces Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (197) of 2025, introducing significant amendments to the UAE’s

UAE Introduces New Penalty Framework for Electronic Invoicing Compliance
The Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decision No. 106 of 2025, which sets out administrative fines for non-compliance with

Appeal Rights Can Lapse Before the 30-Day Limit, Cassation Court Confirms
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation’s recent judgment in Labour Cassation No. 72 of 2025, issued on 15 October 2025,

GAR Academy Spotlight: Merline Dsouza and Her Journey in International Arbitration
We are pleased to share that our colleague, Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been featured in a

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Commercial Contracts 2025
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Commercial Contracts 2025 – UAE: Law & Practice is authored by Suneer Kumar, Vida Grace Serrano,

UAE Enforcement Landscape: Key Themes and Practical Takeaways
Recent developments reflect a jurisdiction that continues to support arbitration while maintaining a high bar for procedural discipline. Five recent

UAE Tax Penalties Reform: What Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 Means for Businesses
The UAE has announced a significant update to its tax-administrative penalties regime pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025, which

