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. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Managing finances in the UAE is not just about paying tax or filing returns. It is about keeping the right financial records, in the right way, so your business stays compliant, credible, and ready to grow. Many business owners assume financial documentation is only needed once a year, when accounts are prepared or tax returns are due. In reality, UAE regulations expect businesses...
This guide explains how slip, trip, and fall claims work in DIFC and ADGM, who can be liable, and what evidence usually decides the outcome. Brief Overview Slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in the UAE. They occur in malls, hotels, offices, residential buildings, parks, beaches, and other...
The ADGM Courts offer a robust and arbitration-friendly framework for granting Worldwide Freezing Orders to protect assets at every stage of the arbitral process. Whether sought before an award is rendered or after enforcement becomes imminent, these orders can be a decisive tool to prevent frustration of arbitral justice. As international arbitration continues to dominate the resolution of...
Hiring employees in the UAE is not just about offering a salary and issuing visas. The country has a structured labour and workplace governance system, and every company—whether small or large—is expected to maintain certain HR documents. These documents protect employees, but just as importantly, they protect employers from disputes, fines, and operational disruption. Many business owners only realise the importance...
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