Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are vital to fostering innovation, protecting creators, and ensuring economic growth. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), customs authorities play a central role in combating intellectual property infringement in the UAE, by intercepting counterfeit goods at borders. Dubai Customs has established itself as a global leader in intellectual property enforcement, reflecting […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 1 Jan 2025 · 7 minRead →
Intellectual Property
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly emerged as a global hub for innovation and technology. With its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and business-friendly environment, the UAE has become a preferred destination for tech-driven enterprises and startups. In this context, protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial to fostering innovation and ensuring a competitive edge. This […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 1 Jan 2025 · 4 minRead →
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has emerged as a thriving international financial center offering a comprehensive suite of incentives and support programs designed to foster business growth. This article delves into the key initiatives making ADGM an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and businesses. Exploring ADGM’s Incentive Program: Benefits for Early Movers ADGM’s incentive program offers […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 31 Dec 2024 · 4 minRead →
Intellectual Property
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has positioned itself as a regional leader in innovation, commerce, and economic development. One of the cornerstones of this success is its robust intellectual property (IP) framework, which aligns closely with global standards. This alignment is largely due to the UAE’s active participation in international treaties that govern IP protection. […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 31 Dec 2024 · 5 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Copyright law is an essential legal framework for creators, artists, and businesses, protecting their intellectual property and ensuring they can control the use of their work. In the UAE, the legal framework for copyright protection is mainly governed by Federal Law No. 38 of 2021. This law aligns with international standards and the UAE’s obligations […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 30 Dec 2024 · 8 minRead →
Arbitration
The confidentiality of UAE arbitration proceedings is a cornerstone of arbitration in the UAE, governed by the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration) and institutional arbitration rules. Here are the key points regarding confidentiality in arbitration proceedings in the UAE. Statutory Provisions on Confidentiality The UAE Federal Arbitration Law […]
Reshma Rose Jacob · 20 Dec 2024 · 4 minRead →
Arbitration
Disputes are an inevitable part of doing business, and how they are resolved can significantly impact a company’s operations and reputation. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the choice between litigation and arbitration is crucial for businesses. Arbitration, a private method of resolving disputes outside of traditional court systems, has gained prominence in the UAE […]
Merrya Ginto · 20 Dec 2024 · 5 minRead →
News
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step towards ensuring comprehensive healthcare coverage for all private sector employees and domestic workers with the introduction of a new basic health insurance scheme. This initiative, effective from January 1, 2025, aims to cover 100% of private sector workers in the Northern Emirates, including Sharjah, Ajman, Umm […]
Madhav Vinod Krishna · 17 Dec 2024 · 3 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
This Article is part of our article on the Expansion of Al Reem Island of ADGM. This Article focuses more on the regulatory frameworks and legal arenas during and post the transition from Abu Dhabi Mainland to Al Reem Island. The major shift that the business will face during or post the transition is the […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 11 Dec 2024 · 6 minRead →
Tax
In alignment with global tax reforms spearheaded by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UAE is set to introduce a 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) on large multinational companies. This will be implemented from 1st January 2025. This move forms part of the UAE’s adoption of the Global Minimum Tax (Pillar […]
Ajay Denny · 10 Dec 2024 · 4 minRead →