Introduction The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) continues to strengthen its reputation as a forward-looking financial hub, not just through financial innovation but also by fostering a robust legal framework. A key component of this evolution is the DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 (“DPL”), which governs the protection of personal data 1...
The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) is the latest Institutional Arbitration centre in the Middle East. This article discusses the ArbitrateAD Rules to equip you to choose ArbitrateAD as your destination to resolve disputes. The references mentioned in this article are from the arbitrateAD Rules 2024, the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 and the ICC...
A comprehensive, step-by-step approach to navigating the arbitral enforcement process in the UAE. The law makes a clear distinction between domestic and international arbitrations, significantly influencing the procedures associated with the enforceability of arbitral awards for domestic arbitrations and for international arbitrations. Introduction Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a widely favoured method...
Understanding the available avenues for appeal and the specific procedures to be followed is crucial to address issues that may arise during the ratification process. Challenges to ratification may arise based on various grounds, including procedural irregularities, lack of a valid arbitration agreement, or violations of public policy. Introduction In the dynamic landscape of...
