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ICC Arbitration Rule 2021 applies to all ICC arbitration proceedings happening after the 1st of January 2021, regardless of the agreement end date. The exception is only when the parties at the time of submission agrees to go with the existing agreement. The 2021 Rules aim at greater efficiency, flexibility and transparency of the proceedings […]
Here we are listing out few points to remember for appealing in Dubai Courts if you are not satisfied with the verdict. The foremost thing is the timeframe. It is equally applicable to both the petitioners and defendants. The appeal against a first-instance verdict should be done within 15 days from the date of Judgement. […]
2020 saw several laws that would alter your life in UAE in the personal front and in the public front. This covers a wide range from marriage laws to Arabic interpreters for Foreign speakers. Life in UAE is definitely going to change for the better with these laws. A quick glance through the major ones: […]
Update, October 2026: This post reports the award of December 2020. After Parliament passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act 2021, Cairn agreed to withdraw its arbitration and enforcement actions and India refunded INR 7,900 crore to Cairn in 2022; for the current position on investment-treaty protection in India, see India bilateral investment treaty protection: how […]
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the opening of an ICC case management office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The existing activities of the ICC MENA region will be integrated into this new case management structure, as agreed by ICC and ADGM. Related Services: ADGM Practices Operations are expected […]
The UAE Federal Judiciary approved the establishment of misdemeanor courts for the decision of specific minor cases in just one day based on the Code of Criminal Procedures. This will reduce the backlog of cases in the courts resulting in better efficiency of judiciary. Related Services: UAE Mainland Litigation The cases that are addressed in […]
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) in its mission to simplifying litigation procedures and facilitating access of Justice to everyone has adopted 25 new forms in both Arabic and English. The ADJD aims to break the language barrier for litigants (residents and non-residents) and to simplify the procedures resulting in transparent litigation. Related Services: UAE Mainland […]
The UAE- India Food Security Summit – 2020 organised by Consulate General of India, Dubai, Confederation of Indian Industry and India Invest has unveiled the Food Corridor Project between the two countries which will triple the exports of agricultural produces from India to UAE, rising the current export of $2.2 billion trade to $ 6 […]
UAE based onshore and free zone business entities conducting “Relevant Activities” as per the current Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), can now file their Economic Substance Notifications and Economic Substance Report directly from the webpage of Ministry of Finance (MoF) at Economic Substance Regulations (mof.gov.ae) ESR filing are made effective from financial year commencing 1 January […]
Traditionally, setting up a business in UAE mainland required a local partnership. Only Free Zone entities were allowed 100% foreign ownership. A recent announcement has radically changed the business landscape of UAE, allowing 100% foreign ownership in UAE mainland businesses. Investments in certain sectors and economic activities will benefit from this newscheme. Related Services: General […]