Landmark reforms to UAE Maritime Law: Analysis of UAE Federal Law No. 43 of 2023

On September 28, 2023, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued Federal Law No. 43 of 2023...

A decision from DCC places the burden of proof on the creditor to establish that the debtor is intentionally refraining from paying...

The Dubai Court of Cassation issued a verdict last week on an arbitration matter (Case no. 10/2023), which has been the source of...

The UAE Government last month issued critical amendments to Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration (“Arbitration Law”). The amendments...

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) announced amendments in May 2023 to its...

On 20 March 2023, as part of its commitment to develop an innovative and diversified economy, Ras Al Khaimah (“RAK”) introduced through...

On 28 February 2022, the Dubai Government enacted Dubai Law No. 4/2022 Regulating Virtual Assets in the Emirate of Dubai (the...

On 22 February 2023, the Dubai Government issued Law No. 3 of 2023 (the “New Law”) regulating and supervising all maritime activities in...

A reliable second passport can offer a number of advantages through greater access to opportunities which can enhance your life, such as:...

In December 2022, Dubai International Financial Center (the “DIFC”) launched a consultation paper proposing the new DIFC Family...

One of the few reputable schemes providing a path to permanent residency in the EU in 2023 may be Spain's golden visa program. Investors...

In November 2022, the UAE Cabinet issued Decision No. 102 of 2022 On the Issuance of the Regulations on Administrative Penalties for Acts...

Pakistani passports were once again recognised in the weakest performing passports of the world, holding onto their position from the...

UAE was rated as having one of the strongest passports for 2022. According to the passport index, UAE passport holders may access 180...

Under the new AML guidelines (“New Guidelines”), licensed financial institutions in the insurance sector are now required to be vigilant...

Gorgeous beaches, tropical temperatures and natural richness of the Caribbean states automatically draw out visitors and investors to the...

The UAE Government earlier this month issued the relevant legislation under Federal Decree Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of...

On 3 October 2022 , the President of the United Arab Emirates issued the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2022 on the civil personal status...

According to a well-known Think Tank group, temporary visas would be issued to foreign employees under the age of 30 to assist with the...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) recently issued the Prescribed Company Regulations 2022 (“PC Regulations”). The new PC...