News
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed a financial penalty of US$455,176 (approximately Dh1.67 million) on Ed Broking (MENA) Limited, a reinsurance brokerage operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), for engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct in the course of its business. The enforcement action underscores the DFSA’s strict stance on transparency, integrity, and proper disclosure within the DIFC’s regulated […]
ATB Research Team · 4 Feb 2026 · 3 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Patent protection is a cornerstone of innovation, offering exclusive rights to inventors and businesses seeking to safeguard inventions, foster competitive advantage, and unlock commercialization opportunities. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), patent filing follows a structured legal and administrative framework under the Federal Law on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (UAE IP Law). This article provides […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 4 Feb 2026 · 7 minRead →
News
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a firm compliance reminder to private sector employers: no individual may legally work in the UAE without a valid work permit issued through official channels. The announcement reinforces the country’s labour law framework and signals continued strict enforcement against illegal or improperly structured employment […]
ATB Research Team · 3 Feb 2026 · 3 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia formalized their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on January 14, 2025, during a ceremony attended by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement came into force on October 1, 2025, establishing a framework to accelerate bilateral trade and create investment opportunities across […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 2 Feb 2026 · 7 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and Australia entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 October 2025. This landmark agreement represents Australia’s first trade deal with a country in the Middle East and North Africa region, while marking a strategic milestone in the UAE’s broader economic diversification program. […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 31 Jan 2026 · 13 minRead →
Company Formation
Running a business in the UAE is full of opportunity—but it also requires structure. Many business owners focus heavily on licences, visas, and registrations at the start. While those are important, what truly protects your business day-to-day are your core commercial and operational documents. These documents define how you work with partners, vendors, employees, and even […]
Utkarsh · 30 Jan 2026 · 16 minRead →
News
Dubai’s announcement of the DIFC Zabeel District is not only a milestone in urban and financial development but also a significant evolution in the emirate’s legal and regulatory ecosystem. The expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to reshape the legal landscape governing financial services, innovation sectors, and cross-border business operations in the region. […]
ATB Research Team · 30 Jan 2026 · 4 minRead →
ADGM
Worldwide Freezing Orders issued by the ADGM Courts are among the most powerful interim remedies available to claimants facing asset flight risks. However, their true effectiveness often depends not on the order itself, but on how successfully it can be recognised, mirrored, or enforced beyond the geographical confines of the ADGM. Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) issued […]
Merrya Ginto · 29 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
Family law
نظرة عامة واضحة على قواعد الحضانة، وحقوق الوالدين، وحماية الطفل بموجب قانون الأحوال الشخصية المُحدَّث في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. أدخلت دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة تغييرات جوهرية على قواعد الحضانة بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم (41) لسنة 2024، والذي أصدر قانون الأحوال الشخصية الجديد. تهدف هذه التغييرات إلى حماية الأطفال، ودعم استقرار الأسرة، وضمان أن تستند […]
Reda Farahat Karawan · 29 Jan 2026 · 1 minRead →
Family law
A clear overview of custody rules, parental rights, and child protection under the updated UAE Personal Status Law. The UAE introduced major changes to its custody rules under Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024, which issued the new Personal Status Law. These changes aim to protect children, support family stability, and ensure that all custody decisions […]
Reda Farahat Karawan · 29 Jan 2026 · 5 minRead →