Abu Dhabi Tightens Governance for Jointly Owned Property
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector has taken a significant step toward greater maturity with the issuance of Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 on 28 February…
Milen Zachariah John
Articles by Milen Zachariah John
Abu Dhabi Strengthens Real Estate Governance with Four New Administrative Decisions
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has issued a suite of four administrative decisions implementing Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law…
UAE Child Protection Law: Embedding the Principle of the Child’s Best Interests as a Paramount Legal Standard
Looking back to the significant affirmation of commitment to child rights, in the United Arab Emirates continues to position the best interests of the child as the foundational principle…
UAE R&D Tax Credit Regime – Phase 1: A Legal Overview
The UAE has officially introduced a new Research and Development (R&D) tax credit regime to support innovation and strengthen its position as a global…
Ajman Launches Rental Dispute Centre and Lost Property Law
From rental dispute resolution to abandoned property rules, here’s what you need to know about Ajman’s sweeping legislative reforms. Since February 1, 2026, Ajman has…
Dubai International Arbitration Centre Granted Permanent Arbitral Institution Status in Russia
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has been formally recognised as a Permanent Arbitral Institution (PAI) by the Russian Federation, marking a…
The UAE Lowers the Age of Majority: What Changes and Why it Matters
The UAE’s recent Civil Transactions overhaul (Federal DecreeLaw No. 50 of 2022) makes a single, simple but significant change to one of…
International Commercial Arbitration: Advantages in Cross-Border Commerce
When companies do business across countries, disagreements can quickly become complicated. Different laws, languages, and legal systems can make traditional court cases…
Saudi Arabia’s New Regulatory Framework for Factories: An Overview
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing [MOMRAH] has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to significantly enhance the industrial…
Dubai Real Estate Court Cancels Dh 2.38 Million Sale Contract, Orders Dh 250,000 Compensation to Seller
In a recent noteworthy ruling, the Dubai Real Estate Court annulled a residential property sale contract worth Dh2.386 million due to the…
How to Enforce a Bounced Cheque in UAE Mainland Courts: A Practical Guide
Cheque execution or enforcement is a swift legal process in the UAE that allows recovery of funds from bounced cheques without pursuing…
Saudi Arabia’s Transformative Dispute Resolution Landscape: A Vision 2030 Blueprint for Global Arbitration Leadership
Saudi Arabia has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to dispute resolution, emerging as one of the most progressive arbitration jurisdictions…
From Tradition to Transformation: The Rise of Alternative Legal Services
The legal industry, once known for its traditional and conservative practices, has undergone a significant transformation. This seismic transformation over the past…