Looking to expand its market access and strengthen its economic engagement with the Gulf region, India entered into a Free Trade Agreement called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman on December 18, 2025. This agreement has been entered into with the endeavour to expand bilateral trade, investment, and fortify economic ties between the...
A new ADGM court ruling in the latest NMC Healthcare case explains when Banks can be ordered to disclose internal Anti-Money Laundering records in civil disputes. In the latest NMC Healthcare Judgement dated 26th November 2025 following the collapse of NMC Healthcare, the administrators of NMC have brought claims against several parties, including Bank of...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have significantly expanded their technological capabilities to address the growing complexity of digital and financial disputes, introducing specialised digital custody and blockchain intelligence services through approved third-party providers. The initiative forms part of the DIFC Courts Growth Strategy 2026–2030, aimed at strengthening judicial readiness for disputes arising from the digital economy,...
In a significant move to enhance its corporate landscape and reinforce its status as a global business hub, the UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending key provisions of the Commercial Companies Law. The reforms introduce a more flexible, transparent, and investor-friendly framework, aligning UAE legislation with international standards and expanding options available to...
Dubai has taken a major step toward modernising its legal ecosystem with the launch of the Legal Profession System, a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline key services for advocates, legal consultants, and law firms operating in the emirate. The initiative, led by the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, forms part of the city’s...
The Middle East & The Dual Mandate The Middle East is the new frontier for global finance. International companies looking to expand must choose their base carefully. The UAE offers two premier financial hubs: the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Choosing between them is a critical strategic decision. ...
The UAE’s drive toward comprehensive financial inclusion is not merely a corporate social responsibility initiative; it is rapidly becoming a matter of mandatory legal compliance for all companies operating across the mainland and Free Zones. The introduction of new digital saving tools and, crucially, the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits System (the ‘Savings Scheme’), signals a...
Abu Dhabi has introduced a landmark advancement in digital legal services with the launch of the region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney (PoA) issuance system by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The new service, available through ADJD’s digital notary platform, allows residents to issue legally certified PoAs instantly and entirely online. UAE Pass...
As global mobility trends shift, one fact is becoming unmistakably clear: the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world’s leading destination for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. Recent reports highlighting that 61% of Britons would relocate work abroad with the UAE topping their wish list underline a broader movement. The UAE is no...
The United Arab Emirates and Chile have officially implemented their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) a landmark pact signed on 29 July 2024 and enforced on 24 November 2025. This development marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and establishing a modern framework for trade and investment between the two nations. Overview of...
