Dubai has taken a significant step to protect the rights of property owners with the introduction of Law No. (17) of 2025, regulating the handling of lost and abandoned property. This new legislation clarifies the obligations of finders, establishes clear processes for owners to reclaim their property, and introduces penalties for non-compliance reinforcing Dubai’s commitment...
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is experiencing one of its strongest years on record, with AED 94 billion in property transactions completed in the first nine months of 2025. The latest data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) shows a powerful combination of rising demand, digital transformation, and increasing global investor interest reinforcing...
Living or investing in Dubai often comes with rental agreements and occasionally, disagreements. Whether it’s a landlord refusing rent or a tenant not accepting a refund, such situations can cause unnecessary stress. Thankfully, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC) offers a practical legal solution through its “Register an Offer and Deposit” service. A Simple Legal...
Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 is bringing together the world’s leading arbitration minds once again, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a premier global hub for dispute resolution. Among the key highlights this year is a thought-provoking session hosted by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, focusing on how financial institutions view courts as the seat of...
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) continues to strengthen its role as a global standard-setter in financial regulation. The Annual ADGM FSRA Outreach Session 2025, held in Abu Dhabi, gathered regulators, industry leaders, and financial professionals to reflect on key milestones achieved over the past year and to outline...
In a major stride towards combating the growing threats of online drug trafficking and cybercrime, the UAE’s anti narcotics authorities have expanded their international collaborations, joining hands with 24 countries to track, block, and eliminate digital channels promoting illegal substances. This joint effort has led to the identification and blocking of more than 2,297 malicious...
Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for progressive family law reforms, as the Civil Family Court recorded over 15,000 civil marriages of foreigners and 7600 Wills during the first nine months of 2025. According to figures from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), the court processed an average of 1,540...
Abu Dhabi, October 2025 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation have convened the second UAE–Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation-driven economic cooperation. The high-level talks—co-chaired by H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE Minister of State for Financial...
Abu Dhabi has surged ahead in global smart-city rankings, cementing its status as one of the world’s most advanced urban centres. According to the latest Institute for Management Development (IMD) Smart City Index, the city climbed to 5th place worldwide in 2025, up from 10th in 2024 and 14th in 2020. Key Drivers of...
In a landmark step toward reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global financial powerhouse, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced plans to establish a new integrated financial centre. This initiative aims to create what officials describe as the “financial spine” of DMCC a central ecosystem connecting trade, fintech, and capital markets to drive the...
