Alsuwaidi & Company

Alivia Alabkal

Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, Kuwaiti lawyer based in the UAE.

Women in Law Series

Women in Law Series: Special Emirati Women’s Day Edition

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Purpose in Every Role. Strength in Every Contribution. Three Emirati Women. Three Professional Journeys. In recognition of Emirati Women’s Day, this special edition of our Women in Law series brings together three Emirati colleagues whose professional journeys reflect commitment, confidence and pride in meaningful work. Afraa Alhashmi, Amal Alameri and Mariam Alzarooni contribute to the […]

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Protect your Assets – A Comprehensive Guide to Will Registration in the UAE

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For expatriates and residents living in the United Arab Emirates, building a life, acquiring property and assets and/or setting up businesses are monumental milestones. However, one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked components of long-term life planning is formal Will registration. Without a legally registered Will, the distribution of your hard-earned tangible and intangible

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Merline Dsouza shortlisted for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2026

Merline Dsouza Shortlisted for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2026

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Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been shortlisted for Senior Associate of the Year at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2026. The awards ceremony will take place on 19 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, where the winners will be announced. We thank LexisNexis Middle

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UAE Competition Law

UAE Competition Law: What Businesses Need to Know Following the 2026 Executive Regulations

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The UAE competition law framework has entered a more detailed implementation and enforcement phase with Cabinet Resolution No. 59 of 2026, which issues the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the “Competition Law”). The Executive Regulations establish detailed procedures concerning dominance assessments, predatory pricing, exemptions, economic concentrations,

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UAE Regulates Children’s Access to Social Media: Key Implications for Telecommunications and Digital Service Providers

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The UAE has introduced new rules governing children’s access to social media platforms, expanding the responsibilities of platforms and other providers within the telecommunications and digital services ecosystem. Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 Regarding the Regulation of Children’s Access to Social Media Platforms was issued on 17 June 2026 and took effect on 30

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UAE KYC Digital Platform: Key Requirements Under Cabinet Resolutions No. 55 and 56 of 2026

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The UAE has introduced the operational and enforcement framework for its national “Know Your Customer” (KYC) Digital Platform. Cabinet Resolution No. 55 of 2026 issues the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2024, while Cabinet Resolution No. 56 of 2026 establishes the related administrative violations and sanctions. Together, the Resolutions regulate the collection,

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RAK ICC Recognised as a Qualifying Free Zone under the UAE Corporate Tax Regime

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The UAE Cabinet has issued a Resolution recognising the Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) as a Qualifying Free Zone for UAE Corporate Tax purposes, with retrospective effect from 1 June 2023. The recognition is a significant milestone for RAK ICC and the entities incorporated or registered within its jurisdiction. It confirms RAK

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OIC-AC List of Arbitrators

Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi included in the OIC-AC List of Arbitrators

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Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to announce that its Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi has been included in the List of Arbitrators of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC), following approval by the Centre’s Board of Directors. The OIC-AC List of Arbitrators comprises distinguished practitioners, academics and experts in international arbitration and dispute resolution. Individuals included in the List may

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Merline Dsouza recognised as a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026 in the Future of Legal Services category.

Merline Dsouza Recognised as a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026

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Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been recognised as a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026 in the Future of Legal Services category. The Lexology Legal Influencer programme recognises legal professionals whose published articles have attracted significant readership and engagement on the Lexology platform. Merline’s recognition reflects the impact of her contributions to

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AI-powered digital transformation

Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data

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On 14 June 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, approved the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, a single national body responsible for data, artificial intelligence, and digital government in the UAE, reporting directly to the Cabinet. This step

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Safe Harbor Protections

Copyright Compliance on Platforms: Leveraging Safe Harbor Protections

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The Reality of User-Generated Content Risk User-generated content is central to many modern digital platforms, including social networks, marketplaces, cloud services, and collaboration tools. While it enables engagement and growth, it also creates legal exposure when users upload content that infringes copyright, such as pirated videos, unlicensed images, copyrighted music, or proprietary software. Copyright claims

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Regulation of Virtual Assets

The UAE’s New Virtual Assets Regime: Key Features of CMA Decision No. 4/R.M/2026

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Following the UAE’s broader reset of its capital markets framework earlier this year, the federal regulatory landscape embraced a significant shift. As part of the UAE’s broader capital markets reform, Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2025 established the Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) as the legal successor to the Securities and Commodities Authority (“SCA”), introducing an

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