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Starting and running a business in the UAE is not just about getting a trade licence and opening a bank account. Behind every legally sound and well-run company lies a set of foundational corporate documents that define how the business is born, how it operates, and how decisions are made. For many entrepreneurs and business owners, these documents […]
Introduction The United Arab Emirates launched its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement program in September 2021 as part of the Projects of the 50 initiative. This strategic program aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global trade and logistics hub while driving economic diversification away from oil dependence. The UAE targets reaching 4 trillion dirhams in non-oil foreign […]
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has been formally recognised as a Permanent Arbitral Institution (PAI) by the Russian Federation, marking a strategic expansion of its international reach and reinforcing its role as a preferred forum for cross-border dispute resolution. DIAC’s PAI Recognition in Russia The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) was granted Permanent […]
🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية نظرة عامة على كيفية تعامل قانون دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مع الاحتيال الإلكتروني، وأساليب الجرائم الإلكترونية الشائعة، والعقوبات الجنائية الصارمة المفروضة على مرتكبيها. برز الاحتيال الإلكتروني كأحد أخطر المخاطر القانونية والمالية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، إذ يؤثر على الأفراد والشركات والمؤسسات المالية على حد سواء. وعلى الرغم من الإطار […]
🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية An overview of how UAE law addresses online fraud, common cybercrime methods, and the severe criminal penalties imposed on offenders Cyber fraud has emerged as one of the most pressing legal and financial risks in the United Arab Emirates, affecting individuals, businesses, and financial institutions alike. Despite the UAE’s robust […]
Introduction The Nice Classification system, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is the globally accepted framework for classifying goods and services for trademark registration. It plays a critical role in trademark filing, examination, enforcement, and portfolio management across more than 150 jurisdictions. Effective 1 January 2026, WIPO has introduced the 13th Edition of the Nice […]
How ADGM Courts compare and deploy interim remedies—from Worldwide Freezing Orders to disclosure orders and injunctions—to ensure proportionate and effective relief. The ADGM Courts possess a broad suite of interim remedies to address urgent risks in commercial and arbitration disputes. These remedies are intended to preserve the status quo, prevent injustice, and support final […]
A Strategic Alternative to Court Litigation under Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 Trademark enforcement in the United Arab Emirates has evolved significantly with the introduction of Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks and its Executive Regulations. One of the most notable developments under the current legal framework is the […]
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan represents a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two major economies of Asia. The agreement was signed on February 16, 2011, in Tokyo and came into force on August 1, 2011. This bilateral agreement was a commitment made by the Prime Ministers of both the countries in October 2010. For India, the Japan […]
Introduction Corporate governance in the UAE has been evolving steadily over the last few years. Regulators are no longer focused only on company formation and licensing. There is now a clear shift towards how companies are managed, how decisions are taken, and how accountability is ensured at the board and senior management level. For founders, […]