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 […]
A Conversation with Asmaa Nasraldin, Paralegal In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Asmaa Nasraldin, Paralegal in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office, about her path into the legal profession, the experiences that have shaped her career, and the perspectives she has gained along the way Could you briefly describe
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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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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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A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal, Associate In the latest feature of our Women in Law series, we speak with Alivia Alabkal, Associate in the firm’s Corporate practice, about her journey in law and the experiences that have shaped her approach to legal practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice at
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In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are specific federal laws that govern the intellectual property (IP) protection regime, such as copyright, patents, trademarks, industrial property, and trade secrets, which are effectively protected under various laws and more commonly through contractual means to limit the recipient from use or disclosure of information (such as a
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An analytical reading of Articles (13) and (24) of Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2021 on Trademarks Actions for the cancellation (striking off) of trademarks are among the most important legal mechanisms granted by the legislator to protect the market and fair competition, and to prevent the monopolisation of trademarks that have been registered in
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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The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Law No. 8 of 2025 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties. This new law, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, replaces the earlier Federal Law No. 17 of 2009 to align with the standards of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of
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We draw your attention to this engaging talk where our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, joins hands with Thomson Reuters to examine the practical effectiveness of cease-and-desist notices in intellectual property enforcement in UAE. The session explores how such notice/s function as a strategic tool to resolve conflict/s involving such intellectual property rights without immediately resorting
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We are pleased to share with you Craig Cothill’s article which featured in the Legal 500 Disputes Yearbook 2023. ‘Legal 500’s ‘Disputes Yearbook 2023’ contains an important article on data flows and data privacy issues in the UAE by Mr. Craig Cothill, Senior Associate resident in Alsuwaidi & Company’s Abu Dhabi office. Cothill’s analysis will
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