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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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Federal Decree-Law

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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termination risks

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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property purchase agreements

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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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Commercial Contracts 2025

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Chambers Global Practice Guide: Commercial Contracts 2025 – UAE: Law & Practice is authored by Suneer Kumar, Vida Grace Serrano, Mamdouh Tawfik and Simran Sharma of Alsuwaidi & Company. The chapter reflects the firm’s work in corporate and commercial matters, commercial contracts and regulatory projects, supported by its experience in domestic dispute resolution and the

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Building Certainty in Succession

Building Certainty in Succession: Abu Dhabi’s New Last Will and Testament Form

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For many residents in Abu Dhabi, estate planning can feel complicated. Bank accounts, gratuities, property, and overseas assets all raise the same questions: which rules apply, and will a will be recognised here? In the past, uncertainty often left families exposed. The new Last Will and Testament template from Abu Dhabi’s Civil Family Court helps

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Unified Sale Agreement

Understanding Dubai’s Unified Sale Agreement (Form F): Reservation, Off-Plan, or Final Sale?

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The Unified Sale Agreement, commonly known as Form F, has become the standard contract used for property transactions registered with the Dubai Land Department. While designed as a universal template, Form F can represent different types of sales transactions depending on the structure and intent of the deal. This distinction is critical, as each transaction

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2025

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We are pleased to announce that the UAE Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE on Enforcement of Judgments 2025 is now live. Authored by Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Ali Alraeesi,  Merline Dsouza, and Rajiv Suri, the chapter offers insight into how local and foreign judgments are recognised and enforced in the United Arab Emirates, recent case

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Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in Dubai

Real Estate Tokenisation in the UAE: Legal Foundations for a Transforming Market

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Unlocking the Commercial Promise of Real Estate Tokenisation in a Regulated Environment The United Arab Emirates is actively advancing its position as a global centre for financial and technological innovation. Among the more recent developments is the application of distributed ledger technology to real estate assets, commonly referred to as tokenisation. This approach seeks to

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral

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Dubai launches a new key driving force to create all setting up business through a Unified Digital Window Platform called “INVEST IN DUBAI”

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This article examines the rules and regulations regarding Dubai Decree No. 13/2024 on Creating a Unified Digital Window for Establishing Companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Further, the Executive council has endorsed the principles for streamlining the investor’s journey catering to their needs in choosing the suitable sectors for their projects through a unified digital

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2024 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Reda

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ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان

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بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان سيقيم مكتب السويدي  ومشاركوه ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل يقدمها المستشار/رضا حجازي  يوم الاربعاء الموافق 13 سبتمبر  2023 الساعة 10 صباحاً.  تأتي هذه الندوة ضمن سلسلة فعاليات تهدف إلى تعزيز الوعي حول القوانين والأنظمة والتي سيتم تقديمها من خلال خبراء في المجال القانوني. ندعو جميع الشركات والأفراد المهتمين بموضوع

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral award. Many

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ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق

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بالاشتراك مع المنظمة العربية للمحامين الشباب نظم مكتب السويدي ومشاركوه بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2023 ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق، وخلال هذه الندوة تولى عدد من المستشارين من بلدان عربية مختلفة تقديم عروضا تناولت محاور مختلفة بعلاقة مهنة المحاماة بالرقمنة وتحدياتها من ناحية وما يمكن أن توفره من فرص

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2023 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Robert

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2022

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2022  This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral award. Many

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Registration in the UAE

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2022

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2022 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Robert

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Financial cybercrime since the COVID-19 Pandemic:

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CRIMINALS HAVE BEEN BUSY: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality. We are all more exposed to cyber fraud due to the inevitable digital dependence, and this has resulted in cases of financial cybercrime being at an

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgements 2021

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The Chambers Enforcement of Judgments 2021 Global Practice Guide is now available to view online. Alsuwaidi & Company contributed the chapter which focuses on the UAE. This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and

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UAE: I terminated my contract early – will I get my cheques back or have to pay a penalty?

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REDA HEGAZY’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on If you terminate your lease agreement in the UAE before it is completed, would you need to pay a penalty or the remaining rent for the months left on the contract? Here is all you need to know UAE: I terminated my contract early –

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Dubai Land Department Partners With Alsuwaidi & Company

Dubai Land Department Partners With Alsuwaidi & Company On Real Estate Lawyer Initiative

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Alsuwaidi & Company is one of the selected law firms in the UAE to partner with the Dubai Land Department (“DLD”) on the Real Estate Lawyer initiative. The Real Estate Lawyer initiative presents Dubai as one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations globally. The Initiative opens Dubai’s real estate industry to both local and

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Assisting Foreign Investments in the UAE

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2019

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution for the UAE to the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Litigation 2019.  The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed

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Dubai Judiciary’s approach to investors’ request to cancel sale and purchase agreements and compensation for delay in completion of real estate projects

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the fastest-growing countries in the field of construction and real estate development. Among the seven emirates in UAE, the Emirate of Dubai is one of the leading contributors in the speedy growth of construction and real estate development through the issuance of comprehensive real estate legislations as

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