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Copyright Compliance on Platforms: Leveraging Safe Harbor Protections
The Reality of User-Generated Content Risk User-generated content is central Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal
A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal, Associate In the latest feature Read More

Holding Doctors and Hospitals Accountable: A Medical Negligence Success Story
Alsuwaidi & Company has secured a favourable judgment on behalf Read More

المستشار رضا حجازي يشارك في جلسة حوارية حول التحكيم البحري
يشارك المستشار الدكتور رضا إسماعيل حجازي، محكم في مركز الشارقة Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Property Transfer Order in Dubai Real Estate Appeal
Alsuwaidi & Company has secured a significant judgment before the Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Full Award of More Than AED 700,000
We have secured a successful litigation outcome on behalf of Read More

Can Employers Compel Employees to Take Annual Leave Due to Temporary Business Disruption Arising from Geopolitical Events?
The current geopolitical situation may create operational, logistical and financial Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Full Dismissal of AED 141.5 Million Claim
In a high-value share dispute before the Dubai Court of Read More

Defamation Has a Price: Alsuwaidi & Company Recovers AED 250,000 for Client in Social Media Defamation Case
Protecting Reputation and Privacy in the Digital Age Our firm Read More

The Fate of Damaged Goods During Force Majeure
A vessel is diverted. The voyage becomes longer and more Read More

Intellectual Property Rights in Artificial Intelligence: The UAE Perspective
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are specific federal Read More

Is Recourse to the Ministry of Economy a Prerequisite for Filing a Trademark Cancellation Action under UAE Law?
An analytical reading of Articles (13) and (24) of Federal Read More

The UAE’s New Virtual Assets Regime: Key Features of CMA Decision No. 4/R.M/2026
Following the UAE’s broader reset of its capital markets framework Read More

Tokenising Real Estate in Dubai: The Emerging Framework for Regulated Fractional Property Investment
Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new phase of Read More

United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Geographical Indications Regime
Legal Framework Geographical Indications are an important category of intellectual Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Arrest and Production Order in Complex Commercial Execution Matter
This article highlights a recent order issued by the Dubai Read More

Force Majeure and the Change of Route for Ships
A vessel is at sea. The planned route is blocked Read More

Removal of the Minimum Property Value Threshold for Residency in Dubai: Legal Characterisation and Practical Implications
Recent updates reflected in the service criteria of the Dubai Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Simran Sharma
A Conversation with Simran Sharma, Legal Researcher As part of Read More

UAE – New Plant Variety Protection Regime
The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Law No. 8 Read More

Force Majeure and Maritime Shipping by Vessels
In shipping, contracts are built on certainty. But what happens Read More

The Deposit in Form F and Force Majeure
Over the past three months, regional developments have created a Read More

DFSA vs VARA: A Strategic Choice That Will Define Your Crypto Business in the UAE
The UAE’s digital asset regulatory landscape continues to evolve at Read More

UAE Strengthens Tax Procedures Framework: Key Amendments Effective April 2026
The UAE has introduced targeted amendments to the Executive Regulations Read More

Virtual Asset Custody Services Regulation in Dubai
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has provided critical Read More

Navigating Force Majeure in UAE Employment: Termination Risks Amid Regional Conflict
Can Force Majeure Be Invoked in Employment Contracts? Ongoing regional Read More

A Strong Start to April: Dubai Introduces Fee Deferrals and New Measures to Support Businesses
At the beginning of April 2026, Dubai’s Department of Economy Read More

Unlocking Innovation: R&D Tax Credits in the UAE
Key Insights from Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 The Read More

Insights on Dispute Resolution and Client Strategy in the UAE by Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi
Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to share that Mohammed R. Read More

UAE – Force Majeure Clause in Agreements and its Applicability
This article examines the concept of force majeure clauses, the Read More

Workshop: Companies Law and its Latest Amendments
Alsuwaidi & Company, in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, will host Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Merline Dsouza
A Conversation with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate As part of Read More

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

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano
A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano, Senior Associate On International Women’s Day, we launch our Women in Law series with

Regional Instability and Contractual Risk: Force Majeure in UAE Commercial Agreements
Introduction Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again drawn attention to the resilience of commercial contracts. Disruptions

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 Dubai Decision No. 2/2026 (the “Decision”) establishing an operational framework

UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines: Compliance, Systems Readiness, and Enforcement Considerations
On 23 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Version 1.0 of the UAE Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, providing the operational framework

UAE Corporate Tax: VARA Designated as Competent Authority
On 22 December 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 336 of 2025, designating the Dubai Virtual Assets

UAE Issues Unified Framework for Exchange of Information on Request
On 10 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 209 of 2025on the

Key Updates to UAE Civil Code Rules on Sale Contracts
The recent changes to the UAE Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025) provisions governing contracts of

Alsuwaidi & Company Recognised in Chambers Global 2026 Rankings
Alsuwaidi & Company has once again been recognised in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, maintaining its rankings in Dispute Resolution Band 2

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 2026, marks one of the most significant contractual liability shifts

Corporate Tax Exemption for Certain Sports Entities
The Ministry of Finance announced on 09 February 2026 the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. (1) of 2026 which had

FTA Introduces Mandatory Evidence Framework for Recognising Natural Shortage of Excise Goods
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 6 of 2025 on Standards, Controls and Procedures for Dealing with Shortage Within

Alsuwaidi & Company Hosts Law Student Interns from Jindal Global Law School
Alsuwaidi & Company is currently hosting law student interns from Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, as part