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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
Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2025
We are pleased to announce that the UAE Chapter of Read More
ورشة عمل: تنفيذ الأحكام الأجنبية وأحكام التحكيم
يُقدم المستشار رضا إسماعيل حجازي ورشة عمل ينظمها مركز الشارقة Read More
Emirati Women in Law: A Conversation with Afraa Alhashmi
In this edition of Community Matters, we speak with Afraa Alhashmi, a Read More
Dubai Enhances Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution Framework
Legal Update | Law No. 9 of 2025 Dubai has Read More
Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Late Payment Interest is Invalid in Islamic Finance Contracts
Cassation Judgments 595/2025 and 608/2025 | July 2025 The Dubai Read More
Real Estate Tokenisation in the UAE: Legal Foundations for a Transforming Market
Unlocking the Commercial Promise of Real Estate Tokenisation in a Read More
Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Arbitral Tribunals May Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions
Judgment dated 3 July 2025 | Strengthening Tribunal Autonomy Under Read More
UAE Court Confirms Labour Court Jurisdiction Even Without Work Permit
A recent Court of Cassation judgment has clarified that UAE Read More
Abu Dhabi Updates Real Estate Law to Strengthen Oversight and Enhance Market Standards
Law No. 2 of 2025 | Effective from 29 August Read More
Sharjah Restructures Public Sector HR Framework Under New Decree Law
Emiri Decree Law No. 2 of 2025 | Effective from Read More
UAE AI-Assisted Lawmaking Now Operational
On 14 April 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved the launch Read More
Updated UAE Media Law Effective 29 May 2025
Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2025 came into effect on Read More
Stricter AML Enforcement by CBUAE and DFSA
On 10 June 2025, the UAE Central Bank imposed fines Read More
Midday Heat Stress Ban for Outdoor Workers (15 June – 15 September 2025)
From 15 June to 15 September 2025, the UAE Ministry Read More
Corporate Tax Amendment & Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
Federal Decree-Law No. 60 of 2023 introduces key amendments to Read More
FAA Strengthens Governance Framework with New Decisions on Whistleblower Protection and Grievance Procedures
The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) has issued three new regulatory Read More
AML Compliance Tightened for Real Estate Transactions
The UAE has introduced stricter anti-money laundering requirements for real Read More
Golden Visa Scheme Expanded to New Professions
The UAE has expanded its Golden Visa program under Cabinet Decision Read More
UAE–US Agreement on AI Chip Imports
The UAE is finalising a deal with the United States Read More
UAE to Use AI in Legislative Drafting
The UAE has announced the creation of a Regulatory Intelligence Read More
Flexible Work Models Now Formally Recognised
The UAE Labour Law now formally acknowledges various flexible work Read More
Extension of Limitation Period for Employment Claims
The statutory period for employees to file claims in relation Read More
Pre-Merger Notification Now Mandatory in the UAE
As of 31 March 2025, the UAE has updated its Read More
Clarification on Taxation of Investment Funds and Partnerships
Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2025 introduces guidance on the Read More
New Requirement for Audited Financial Statements
As of financial years beginning 1 January 2025, businesses with Read More
Updated UAE Media Law Effective 29 May 2025
Cabinet Decision No. 42 of 2025 came into effect on 29 May 2025, implementing the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law
Stricter AML Enforcement by CBUAE and DFSA
On 10 June 2025, the UAE Central Bank imposed fines totalling AED 339 million for anti-money laundering (AML) violations, including
Midday Heat Stress Ban for Outdoor Workers (15 June – 15 September 2025)
From 15 June to 15 September 2025, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) prohibits outdoor work between
Corporate Tax Amendment & Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
Federal Decree-Law No. 60 of 2023 introduces key amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of
FAA Strengthens Governance Framework with New Decisions on Whistleblower Protection and Grievance Procedures
The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) has issued three new regulatory decisions, published in Dubai Official Gazette, Issue No. 719 dated
Alsuwaidi & Company has been recognised as the Maritime & Transport Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025
Alsuwaidi & Company has been recognised as the Maritime & Transport Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East
AML Compliance Tightened for Real Estate Transactions
The UAE has introduced stricter anti-money laundering requirements for real estate professionals and developers. Entities involved in property transactions must
Golden Visa Scheme Expanded to New Professions
The UAE has expanded its Golden Visa program under Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2022 and subsequent amendments, introducing significant updates for
UAE–US Agreement on AI Chip Imports
The UAE is finalising a deal with the United States to import 500,000 Nvidia AI chips annually starting in 2025.
UAE to Use AI in Legislative Drafting
The UAE has announced the creation of a Regulatory Intelligence Office to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in drafting
Flexible Work Models Now Formally Recognised
The UAE Labour Law now formally acknowledges various flexible work structures, including part-time, remote, job-sharing, and temporary arrangements. These classifications
Extension of Limitation Period for Employment Claims
The statutory period for employees to file claims in relation to termination or employment disputes has been extended from one