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Weather-Related Damage in UAE Tenancies: Who Ultimately Bears the Risk?
Governing Law and Contractual Terms In recent years, weather-related events, Read More
مبدأ المواجهة في التحكيم: أحد أهم ضمانات حق الدفاع
يُعد مبدأ المواجهة أحد الركائز الأساسية في الدعاوى التحكيمية، لما Read More
Termination or Rescission of Property Purchase Agreements in Dubai
Legal position and practical considerations in the context of current Read More
An Overview of White-Collar Crimes – UAE Perspective
White-collar crime represents one of the most sophisticated and consequential Read More
Managing Crisis-Related Disruption in UAE Construction Contracts
Crisis-related events such as war, sanctions, supply chain disruption, and Read More
Webinar: Mastering Tenancy Contracts in Dubai – Practical Insights for Business Owners
Alsuwaidi & Company, in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, will host Read More
Law No. 4 of 2026: A New Regulatory Framework for Shared Housing in Dubai
Dubai has taken a significant step toward regulating shared and Read More
UAE Cybercrime Law: Court Clarifies the Role of Mens Rea Under Article 44
Alsuwaidi & Company recently secured a successful outcome in a Read More
Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Two Arbitration Awards in Construction Disputes Involving Major Dubai Developments
Two arbitration awards. One clear principle: subcontractors must be paid Read More
Removal of a Shareholder in a Limited Liability Company Under UAE Law: Is It Possible Without Consent?
Disputes between partners in limited liability companies frequently raise complex Read More
Dubai Introduces a New Legal Framework for Public Safety
Law No. (2) of 2026 on Public Safety Introduction Dubai Read More
Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano
A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano, Senior Associate On International Read More
Regional Instability and Contractual Risk: Force Majeure in UAE Commercial Agreements
Introduction Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once Read More
Dubai Decision No. 2/2026: Dubai Courts Open the Door to Private Enforcement of Court Orders
On 23 January 2026, the President of Dubai Courts issued Read More
UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines: Compliance, Systems Readiness, and Enforcement Considerations
On 23 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Version 1.0 Read More
UAE Corporate Tax: VARA Designated as Competent Authority
On 22 December 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Read More
UAE Issues Unified Framework for Exchange of Information on Request
On 10 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced Read More
Key Updates to UAE Civil Code Rules on Sale Contracts
The recent changes to the UAE Civil Transactions Law (Federal Read More
Delay Damages Reconsidered: How Article 340 of the New UAE Civil Transactions Law Reshapes Risk Allocation in Construction Contracts
The UAE’s forthcoming Civil Transactions Law reform, effective 1 June Read More
Corporate Tax Exemption for Certain Sports Entities
The Ministry of Finance announced on 09 February 2026 the Read More
FTA Introduces Mandatory Evidence Framework for Recognising Natural Shortage of Excise Goods
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 6 of 2025 Read More
Alsuwaidi & Company Hosts Law Student Interns from Jindal Global Law School
Alsuwaidi & Company is currently hosting law student interns from Read More
Appeals in Dubai: Reasons Must Now Be Filed from Day One
Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025 introduced a number of Read More
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law: A Comprehensive Overview
Saudi Arabia’s data privacy landscape is rapidly evolving, and the Read More
Recent Amendments to the UAE Civil Procedures Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025
Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025 introduces amendments to the Read More
Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025: A Practical Guide for DNFBPs and High-Risk Entities
The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025 on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating Read More
ADGM Data Protection Law
We are pleased to share a recent article on ADGM 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 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
What Happens to DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses After Its Abolition?
Understanding the Impact of Decree No. 34 of 2021 When Dubai issued Decree No. 34 of 2021, it formally abolished
Latest Developments in UAE Arbitration 2025: Strengthening the Legal Framework for Dispute Resolution
In 2025, the latest developments in UAE arbitration include significant judicial decisions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and the clarification of
The Role of the Expert in Enforcement Proceedings in the UAE
Enforcement proceedings often move beyond purely legal questions. When a judgment or arbitral award is brought before the UAE courts,
Cease and Desist Notices as Instruments of Legal Enforcement
We draw your attention to this engaging talk where our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, joins hands with Thomson Reuters to
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 of 2025 – Access to Justice in Employment Disputes (PD
Dubai Enables Free Zone Firms to Operate in Mainland Markets
Dubai has introduced a transformative framework enabling Free Zone companies to extend their operations into the mainland without establishing a
The Dubai ADGM MoU Strengthening Trust in the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments
On 14 January 2025, the Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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 Tax Authority (FTA), has issued Ministerial Decisions No. 243 and
ArbitrateAD and the UAE’s Arbitration Future: Key Rules and Takeaways
The launch of ArbitrateAD represents a turning point for arbitration in Abu Dhabi and, by extension, the wider UAE. Effective
Enforcement Battlefield: What Actually Happens After the Award?
Join us for a focused panel discussion taking place during Dubai Arbitration Week 2025, co-hosted by Alsuwaidi & Company and