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December 22, 2023
arbitrateAD: Abu Dhabi Heralds a New Era in International Arbitration

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), a new international arbitration centre situated in Abu Dhabi. Starting February 1, 2024, the new governance framework and arbitration regulations will supersede those of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC). This significant development marks a...

December 12, 2023
Free Zones in the UAE: Exploring the Business Oases

Free Zones in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) has been a key factor showcasing the country as a global business hub, attracting investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. One of the key factors contributing to this success is the establishment of Free Zones, which serve as specialized economic zones offering a range of benefits...

October 11, 2023
Document requirements in ADGM for employers and employees

In the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), employment regulations are dealt with by the provisions of ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (the “Regulations”), ADGM Employment Regulations (Engaging Non-Employees) Rules 2023 (the “Rules of 2023”), and ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (Compensation Awards and Limits) Rules 2019 (the “Rules of 2019”). The usual practice is to develop an...

August 3, 2023
Hiring in the ADGM: Quick reference for recruiters, employers, and job seekers

  Hiring in the ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) permits the following types of employees: interns, non-employees, outsourced individuals, secondees, and temporary freelancers. Here is a quick overview of the aspects to keep in mind while recruiting in ADGM: Read on to find the explanation of the above aspects: Disambiguation: This article discusses ADGM employment...

ADGM Employment Regulations: A Quick Overview

Introduction and Legal Framework The Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) is an international financial center located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). ADGM has its own legal framework, based on the English common law. Disambiguation: This article discusses ADGM employment laws. For DIFC labour laws, please refer to DIFC Employment Laws. For UAE Federal labour laws,...

April 25, 2021
ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority launches Regulatory Framework for Authorization and Supervision of Fin-Tech

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM introduced a new framework for the authorization and supervision of third-party financial technology (FinTech) firms. Third-Party Providers (“TPPs”) are the intermediaries between customers and financial institutions. They help customers to make use of their data more effectively while conducting financial transactions. This new Regulatory Framework will parallelly...

April 12, 2021
SIAC signs MoU with ADGM Arbitration Centre

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ADGM Arbitration Center (ADGMAC) on April 8, 2021, to promote international arbitration for resolving international disputes. SIAC and ADGMAC will join hands to host conferences, workshops, and seminars on International Arbitration in UAE and Singapore. They will mutually help when arbitration hearings...

April 5, 2021
ADGM Registrations Authority and the Israeli Corporations Authority signed SoC to improve Relations

The ADGM RA and the Registrar of Companies in the Israeli Corporation Authority signed a Statement of Corporation (SoC) to improve business opportunities between both places and to facilitate their registration functions. The SoC will promote partnerships between Israeli and UAE businesses. Additionally, the pact will enable professional knowledge sharing and the possibility of give-and-take...

April 3, 2021
ADGM Regulatory Authority issues alert regarding fraudulent websites

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) warned the financial services community and public about the false claims made by Almena Financial Brokers and Abu Dhabi Financial Brokers on their respective websites. The Brokers claimed that they are given the authority by the FSRA. This gave a wrong notion that...

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