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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
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
Understanding Dubai’s Unified Sale Agreement (Form F): Reservation, Off-Plan, or Final Sale?
The Unified Sale Agreement, commonly known as Form F, has become the standard contract used for property transactions registered with
Federal Supreme Court Clarifies Enhanced Duty of Care in Cosmetic Surgeries
When beauty goes to court, who bears the greater burden, doctor or patient? The Case in Context The case arose
UAE Expands Qualifying Activities and Tightens Commodity Pricing Rules Under Corporate Tax
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, which refines the scope of Qualifying and
DIFC Data Protection Shake-Up: What Businesses Need to Know Now
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has rolled out a game-changing amendment to its Data Protection Law. Effective 15 July
UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards: Only Last Page Signature Required
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step toward strengthening its reputation as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. On August 04,
Is UAE gratuity calculated on basic salary or gross salary?
Rajiv Suri’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how UAE gratuity calculated. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai:
Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2025
We are pleased to announce that the UAE Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE on Enforcement of Judgments 2025
ورشة عمل: تنفيذ الأحكام الأجنبية وأحكام التحكيم
يُقدم المستشار رضا إسماعيل حجازي ورشة عمل ينظمها مركز الشارقة للتحكيم التجاري الدولي بعنوان: تنفيذ الأحكام الأجنبية وأحكام التحكيم، وذلك
Emirati Women in Law: A Conversation with Afraa Alhashmi
In this edition of Community Matters, we speak with Afraa Alhashmi, a UAE-qualified lawyer and valued member of Alsuwaidi & Company’s litigation
Dubai Enhances Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution Framework
Legal Update | Law No. 9 of 2025 Dubai has introduced sweeping reforms to its pre-litigation settlement process, signalling a
A Cross-Border Money Laundering and “Deep Fake” Cybercrime Scheme Ends with 10-Year Jail Sentence and Multi-Million Dirham Fines
Alsuwaidi & Company is proud to announce a significant legal victory in a landmark criminal case involving one of the
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 Court of Cassation has issued a landmark ruling confirming that