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UAE Child Digital Safety Law

Strengthening The Digital Frontier For Child Safety

The United Arab Emirates issued the Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2025 Regarding Child Digital Safety Law on January 1,…
February 2, 2026
Diversity Rules for Private Sector Hiring

Understanding UAE’s Cultural And Demographic Diversity Requirements For Private Sector Hiring

The UAE continues to promote a balanced, inclusive labor market through its Workforce Planning Policy, emphasizing cultural and demographic diversity.…
January 29, 2026
UAE adopts 13th Edition of the Nice Classification

UAE Adopts 13th Edition of the Nice Classification: Essential Updates for Trademark Owners Effective 27 January 2026

The UAE Trademark Department, under the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, has officially adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice…
January 28, 2026
Whatsapp, Meta sued over unauthorized access to encrypted messages

Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms, Inc. And Whatsapp, LLC: Allegations Of Access To Encrypted Messages And Data Privacy Concerns

A class action lawsuit filed in a US Federal Court in January 2026 accuses Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) and its…
January 28, 2026
Generative AI in Law

Generative AI: A Boon Or Bane In The Legal Landscape.

Introduction With the inception of AI (Artificial Intelligence), there were numerous debates and deliberations about its consequences, such as job…
January 27, 2026
DFSA Crypto Token Rules

DFSA Strengthens Crypto Token Framework With Comprehensive Regulatory Updates

A similar trend has been seen in the protection of crypto assets, where the Dubai Financial Services Authority has implemented…
January 23, 2026
SCA warns UAE investors against unlicensed trading firms

SCA Warns UAE investors Against Unlicensed Trading Firms

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued a strong public advisory warning UAE residents to avoid dealing with unlicensed…
January 20, 2026
UAE Labour Law

UAE Labour Law: Preventing Pitfalls In Termination, Gratuity And Notice Periods

Introduction The United Arab Emirates has undergone immense changes in its employment sector, from the decade-old tough regime to the…
January 20, 2026
Protect Your Creativity Through Copyright

How To Protect Your Creative Works In The UAE: Copyright Essentials

Intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable corporate asset, often more valuable than most tangible assets. With the rise of…
January 17, 2026
ADGM Data Protection Regulations

Why ADGM’s Data Protection Regulations Matter More Than Ever in 2026

Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 2021, also widely known as DPR 2021, introduced a dynamic…
January 16, 2026
13th Edition of NICE Classification

Major Overhaul in Trademark Classification System Takes Effect January 2026

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has enacted the 13th Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services (NICE…
January 15, 2026
UAE civil transactions law amendments

UAE Civil Transactions Law Amendments: Contracts, Capacity And Application Of Sharia Principles — A Comprehensive Overview.

On the road to modernizing the civil law frameworks, the UAE issued a Federal Decree-Law on Civil Transactions, amending the…
January 7, 2026