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The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has issued a suite of four administrative decisions implementing Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law No. (2) of 2025) on the Regulation of the Real Estate Sector. These measures, Decision Nos. (24), (25), (26), and (165) of 2025 represent a targeted and pragmatic evolution of Abu Dhabi’s real […]
The Rise of Short Form Content and IP Risks The explosion of short form video content in India has transformed the digital creator economy. Platforms such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have empowered millions of creators to monetize creativity, build personal brands, and reach global audiences. However, this rapid expansion has also exposed creators […]
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has ordered the closure of five healthcare facilities after inspections uncovered serious breaches of healthcare licensing and regulatory requirements. According to the authority, the facilities have also had their staff suspended, with the matter referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action. The closures and licence suspensions […]
The Rise of Digital Identities The emergence of AI-driven voice cloning and deepfake technologies has ushered in a new era of digital identity. Today, voices, facial likenesses, and even mannerisms can be replicated with startling accuracy using machine learning algorithms. While these innovations hold enormous potential for entertainment, marketing, and accessibility, they also pose significant […]
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) has issued Administrative Decision No. 2 of 2026, which introduces flexibility in the submission of certified documents required for trademark applications. This development aims to support businesses and applicants facing challenges in obtaining notarised and legalised documents within the standard deadline. This change reflects MOET’s commitment to […]
Looking back to the significant affirmation of commitment to child rights, in the United Arab Emirates continues to position the best interests of the child as the foundational principle underpinning all national decisions, policies, and programmes. This legal imperative, rooted in Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 Concerning the Rights of the Child (commonly known as Wadeema Law), has been operationalised through targeted emirate-level initiatives. Two […]
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 […]
The evolution of intellectual property as a bankable asset class has significantly reshaped financing structures in the UAE. Among such assets, trademarks being commercially exploitable identifiers are increasingly used as collateral in secured transactions. The UAE legislator, through Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, expressly recognizes the ability to pledge trademarks, marking a clear shift from earlier […]
Ownership Has Gone Digital, But the Law Hasn’t Caught Up The rise of NFTs (Non-Fungible Token) has transformed how ownership is perceived in the digital world. Art, music, virtual real estate, fashion, and even brand identities are now being tokenized and traded on blockchain networks. What was once intangible and easily replicable is now being packaged as unique, […]
The UAE has officially introduced a new Research and Development (R&D) tax credit regime to support innovation and strengthen its position as a global innovation hub. The regime offers a tiered, non-refundable tax credit on certain eligible R&D expenditure, capped at AED 5 million per tax period or fiscal year, with rates linked to employee headcount. It […]