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Tokenising Real Estate in Dubai: The Emerging Framework for Regulated Fractional Property Investment

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Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new phase of digital transformation through the introduction of blockchain-based real estate tokenisation. Under this model, rights or economic interests associated with real estate may be represented through digital tokens, enabling investors to participate in property-backed opportunities on a fractional basis, rather than acquiring the entire underlying asset.

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Geographical Indications Regime

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Legal Framework Geographical Indications are an important category of intellectual property rights. In the UAE, rather than establishing a separate Geographical Indications registry system, as seen in jurisdictions such as the European Union or India, the UAE integrates Geographical Indications protection into its trademark system. These rights are regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of

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Removal of the Minimum Property Value Threshold for Residency in Dubai: Legal Characterisation and Practical Implications

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Recent updates reflected in the service criteria of the Dubai Land Department indicate a notable shift in the administration of property-linked residency in Dubai, particularly in relation to the two-year property investor visa. This development reflects a broader regulatory trend in how rules are introduced and applied within the UAE’s legal and administrative framework, with

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Navigating Force Majeure in UAE Employment: Termination Risks Amid Regional Conflict

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Can Force Majeure Be Invoked in Employment Contracts? Ongoing regional and geopolitical tensions have prompted a critical question for businesses operating in the UAE: can employers rely on force majeure to terminate employment contracts? While the commercial impact of such events is undeniable, the legal position under UAE law is considerably more intricate. From a

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UAE – Force Majeure Clause in Agreements and its Applicability 

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This article examines the concept of force majeure clauses, the statutory framework governing it under UAE law, its role in commercial agreements along with its legal consequences. Concept and Legal Nature of Force Majeure The term “force majeure,” derived from French legal terminology, refers to events that occur outside the control of contracting parties and

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UAE Civil Code

Weather-Related Damage in UAE Tenancies: Who Ultimately Bears the Risk? 

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Governing Law and Contractual Terms In recent years, weather-related events, particularly heavy rainfall, have increasingly highlighted a key legal issue in UAE tenancy relationships: whether responsibility for rain-related damage is governed by statutory law or by contractual allocation of risk between the landlord and tenant. This issue has gained practical significance in light of recurring

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Termination or Rescission of Property Purchase Agreements in Dubai

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Legal position and practical considerations in the context of current regional developments Ongoing regional developments have created a certain degree of uncertainty across financial markets, logistics and supply chain networks, and investor sentiment. These developments have prompted practical questions as to whether a real estate property purchaser may withdraw from a property purchase agreement in

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Law No. 4 of 2026: A New Regulatory Framework for Shared Housing in Dubai

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Dubai has taken a significant step toward regulating shared and partitioned accommodation by introducing Law No. (4) of 2026 Concerning the Regulation of the Occupancy and Management of Shared Housing in the Emirate of Dubai. The new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing the allocation, management, and leasing of shared housing, and sets out

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