Contracts
The world has changed dramatically since 2020. First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Russia-Ukraine war, and now the cascading effects of conflicts across the Middle East — including Red Sea shipping disruptions triggered by Houthi attacks — have pushed force majeure clauses from boilerplate obscurity to the centre of commercial disputes. Parties across the UAE and the broader region are […]
14 Apr 2026 · 14 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Most contracts that run into difficulty do not end in court. They end in a renegotiation — or they should. The businesses that preserve value in a downturn are not those with the strongest legal position on paper, but those that engage their counterparties early, frame the conversation well, and document the process properly. This […]
8 Apr 2026 · 9 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Standard business interruption policies have structural limitations that can defeat a claim entirely. This article explains how those limitations work, what the UAE legal framework offers by way of protection, and what policyholders can do to understand their position. The Coverage Gap Business interruption insurance (BII) is designed to help a business survive during an operational shutdown. Standard insurance policies […]
28 Mar 2026 · 18 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
In the evolving financial ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), regulatory agility has become a cornerstone of sustainable market growth. Until 2020, control over the UAE’s insurance market was the responsibility of a separate entity, the Insurance Authority (IA). The IA was established under the Federal Law No. 6 of 2007 with a legal personality, and financial and administrative […]
26 Mar 2026 · 5 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
A practical field guide to what actually goes wrong—so your restructuring doesn’t turn into a season-long drama. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Dates and amounts mentioned are for illustrative purposes. Rules and practice can vary by emirate and by licensing authority; specific advice depends on your facts and […]
6 Mar 2026 · 1 minRead →
Company Formation
Global supply chains are being reshaped by tariff changes, geopolitical shifts, and diversification strategies. For Indian manufacturers, especially those in export-led sectors these developments are prompting a re-evaluation of where production, value addition, and distribution should be located to remain competitive and closer to important markets. In this context, the UAE has emerged as a […]
15 Dec 2025 · 6 minRead →
Company Formation
India’s export strategy is evolving in response to global tariff hikes, supply-chain challenges, and rising compliance demands. To stay competitive, the government is leveraging targeted incentives such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), duty-free cotton imports, revised jewellery duty drawback, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme designed to refund […]
3 Dec 2025 · 10 minRead →
International Trade
In August 2025, Indian exporters to the United States faced tariffs of up to 50%. By February 2026, following the India‚ÄìUS interim trade agreement, the headline reciprocal rate on Indian goods had fallen to 18%, and the additional penalty tariff linked to Russian crude purchases had been withdrawn. That swing ‚Äî in roughly six months […]
20 Sep 2025 · 10 minRead →
News
The UAE’s 2024 economic data marks a pivotal shift in its development trajectory, with non-oil sectors contributing over 75.5% of real GDP — a clear indicator of the country’s accelerated diversification agenda under the “We the UAE 2031” vision. The figures, published by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), reveal that the UAE’s total […]
17 Jun 2025 · 3 minRead →
News
On 12th May 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued administrative and financial sanctions against five insurance brokers operating in the UAE. The action was taken under Article 14 of Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations. Two of the […]
13 May 2025 · 3 minRead →
News
Bilateral trade between India and the United Arab Emirates has nearly doubled in the three years since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022, according to recent reports. This milestone reflects the robust economic partnership fostered by the agreement, which has streamlined trade processes and reduced tariffs. A Historic Economic Partnership […]
22 Feb 2025 · 8 minRead →
Company Formation
Building the Business Ecosystem of Tomorrow In a world where technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping industries, Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of this transformation. With its progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and commitment to a net-zero future, the emirate is redefining what it means to do business in the 21st century. At the heart […]
22 Feb 2025 · 18 minRead →
