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The UAE has introduced a landmark overhaul of its civil law regime through the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions a new Civil Transactions Law, marking one of the most significant legal reforms in recent years. The updated law reflects the country’s continued efforts to modernise its legal system, enhance contractual certainty, […]
Update, October 2026: This post was written as negotiations were closing; the EU–India free trade agreement was concluded on 27 January 2026 and, as at October 2026, has not been signed or entered into force. For the current position, see EU–India trade deal (2026): status, FTA tariffs, rules of origin, CBAM and investment protection. The […]
Running a business in the UAE today is very different from a decade ago. The country has aligned itself with global standards set by bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which means companies are expected to be more transparent, better governed, and properly documented. For many business owners, compliance still […]
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Turkey signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 3, 2023, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral economic relations. The agreement officially entered into force on September 1, 2023, following ratification by both countries in accordance with their internal legal procedures. This CEPA represents […]
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the Republic of Korea is a bilateral trade and investment agreement that marks an important phase in the economic relations between the two countries. The agreement was signed on 7 August 2009 in Seoul and came into force on 1 January 2010. Its entry into force followed more than […]
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 […]