The UAE has emerged as a global hub for business and investment, attracting entrepreneurs and companies from around the world. One of the most effective strategies for entering this vibrant market is through the...more
The UAE's consumer protection regime has recently undergone significant change, highlighting the UAE's increased focus on enhancing consumer rights and regulating fair trade practices...more
Federal Decree E-Commerce Law No (14) of 2023 on Trading by Modern Means of Technology (the "E-Commerce Law") came into effect in September 2023, replacing the preceding E-Commerce Law of 2006 and reflecting the growth of the...more
On 3 September 2023, it was announced that the UAE had established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), a federal authority focused on “introducing a world-leading regulatory framework for a national...more
The new corporate tax regime introduced by the UAE Ministry of Finance will apply for fiscal years starting on or after 1 June 2023. In this article, we explain the key provisions of the new regime, how to comply with the...more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has made significant updates to its laws governing commercial activity in recent years, has again revised and refined the statutory landscape for companies in the country. The issuance of...more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has introduced major legislative changes over the last 18 months. These changes strengthen and modernize the UAE’s overall legal framework to cement its position as a key global...more
The United Arab Emirates has issued guidance in relation to the cross-border transfer of health-related data, including telemedicine, which was previously prohibited under the UAE's Health Data Law. In this article, we...more
Food security can be described as the access, availability, use and stability of a nation’s food system.The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought the importance of food security into sharp focus. Recent media images of...more
On 17 March 2020, the UAE Cabinet issued the complete Positive List for FDI in the UAE, enumerating the 122 activities and sectors where up to 100% foreign ownership would be permitted, as well as detailing the criteria for...more
As part of the COVID-19 "lockdown measures" in Dubai, all dine-in restaurants, cafés and food establishments were temporarily closed as from 25 March 2020. As from 24 April 2020, the Dubai government began the process of...more
5/18/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Dubai ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Market ,
Screening Procedures ,
Social Distancing ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Workplace Decontamination
It is now well established that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will have enduring consequences for all aspects of daily life. For many businesses worldwide, survival will ultimately depend on their ability to...more
Economic substance regulations have been circulating in various forms across several jurisdictions during the last couple of years. They are being introduced across the globe in countries with low or no corporate taxation in...more
The UAE Competition Committee has become operational and therefore mergers and acquisitions may be subject to review in the near future....more
Gulf economies and markets have transformed in many ways in response to three years of low oil prices, new regional leadership and a global world order in flux. The tougher fiscal environment and renewed drive to implement...more
Will 2017 be a boom or bust year in the Gulf region?
Shah: There have been important developments in the GCC region. We are witnessing significant structural reforms in Saudi Arabia as they follow their Vision for 2030....more
2/22/2017
/ Capital Markets ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Dubai ,
Economic Development ,
Fiscal Year ,
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Oil Prices ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Saudi Arabia ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
When oil prices dropped two years ago, it took a while for the severity and durability of the new oil-price environment to sink in. The response came in 2016: governments focused on cutting expenditure, sending a cascade of...more
1/19/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Banks ,
Capital Markets ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Education Reform ,
Foreign Investment ,
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ,
Healthcare ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Mergers ,
Oil & Gas ,
Oil Prices ,
Oman ,
Private Equity ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Transportation Industry ,
Venture Capital