In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE’s highways, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has introduced amendments to the federal law regulating the...more
Dubai's real estate market has displayed a remarkable recovery post the pandemic, marked by property demand. However, within this positive backdrop, certain landlords have attempted to impose substantial increases in annual...more
10/10/2023
/ Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
Foreign Ownership ,
Individual Accountability ,
Landlords ,
Licenses ,
Mediation ,
Real Estate Market ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Rent ,
Rent Increases ,
Transparency ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and residents through a series of strategic initiatives. These efforts encompass various aspects of law enforcement, public engagement, and legal...more
9/12/2023
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Criminal Mischief ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
Illegal Drugs ,
Police ,
Popular ,
Public Safety ,
Safety Laws ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Introduction-
Gambling is illegal in the UAE, and there are laws that not only regulate traditional gambling but also deal with the blending of video games and gambling, which has become more common in the digital era. In...more
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a prestigious financial free zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), established to diversify Dubai's economic resources and attract capital and investments to the region....more
The United Arab Emirates has made significant strides in promoting and regulating electronic commerce (e-commerce) to keep pace with technological advancements and foster digital transformation. Two key laws governing...more
The UAE is a popular destination for real estate investment due to its booming economy, attractive tax benefits and stable political environment. Purchasing a property in the UAE can be an attractive investment opportunity...more
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects people all over the world, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fortunately, for the UAE the government in 2019 launched the Family protection Policy which caters to...more
There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country. According to the new federal law on narcotics, Federal Decree-Law No. 30...more
United Arab Emirates has made its mark as the go-to jurisdiction for commercial trade for countries all across the globe. While there is no doubt that UAE is the preferred destination for setting up new businesses, opening up...more
Energy regulations in the UAE are spread across different Emirates, with Emirates like Abu Dhabi and Dubai having their own laws and regulations.
Background-
The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven...more
7/13/2022
/ Arbitration ,
Clean Energy ,
Contract Disputes ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
DIFC ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Sustainability ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has not imposed corporate taxes on profits of most corporations or other businesses historically. That said, the Government of UAE will be introducing corporate tax to be levied on businesses, effective for financial...more
7/6/2022
/ Business Licenses ,
Business Taxes ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Double Taxation ,
Investment ,
Ministry of Finance ,
Royalties ,
Tax Free Zones ,
Transparency ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Withholding Tax
The law related to cheque bounce has undergone a change in recent times in the UAE. The law on cheque bounce in the UAE is codified in the Federal Law No 18 of 1993 concerning commercial transactions law (Commercial...more
Virtual asset is an innovative technology representing value which could be stored, traded, transferred or used as a payment tool in a digital form. Bitcoin, crypto assets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all virtual assets. ...more
5/9/2022
/ Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Digital Assets ,
FATF ,
Financial Services Authority ,
International Finance ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Technology ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Virtual Currency
The UAE is home to around 8.84 million who belong to various nationalities and include amongst other South Asians, Europeans etc constituting approximately 89 per cent of the total population of the country. The term ‘family...more