Before the SPA Is Signed: How the UAE’s New Civil Transactions Law Regulates Negotiations, Disclosure and Confidentiality

Before the SPA Is Signed: How the UAE’s New Civil Transactions Law Regulates Negotiations, Disclosure and Confidentiality

Most commercial deals take shape long before anyone signs. The position under UAE civil law...
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UAE Trademark Licensing: Why Registration and a Properly Documented Licence Agreement Matter for Brand Owners

UAE Trademark Licensing: Why Registration and a Properly Documented Licence Agreement Matter for Brand Owners

A brand is only as valuable as the rights behind it. In the UAE, those...
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UAE Data Office and the PDPL: Where Things Stand and What Companies Should Do

UAE Data Office and the PDPL: Where Things Stand and What Companies Should Do

Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) has been...
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DMCC Establishes Foundations Regulations: Reserved Powers, Foreign-Law Protections and DIFC Courts Oversight

DMCC Establishes Foundations Regulations: Reserved Powers, Foreign-Law Protections and DIFC Courts Oversight

On 23 September 2026, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCCA) announced that it had...
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Abu Dhabi Outlines Four Requirements for Livestock Farm Tenants, Warning of Fines and Repossession

Abu Dhabi Outlines Four Requirements for Livestock Farm Tenants, Warning of Fines and Repossession

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has outlined requirements for tenants of livestock...
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FTA Urges E-Invoicing Compliance: Service Provider Appointment Due 30 October 2026, AED 5,000 Monthly Penalty

FTA Urges E-Invoicing Compliance: Service Provider Appointment Due 30 October 2026, AED 5,000 Monthly Penalty

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on persons subject to the UAE’s Electronic Invoicing...
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Saudi Arabia Approves Four Landmark Intellectual Property Laws

Saudi Arabia Approves Four Landmark Intellectual Property Laws

In an effort to overhaul its legislative framework for innovation and technology transfer, the Council...
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Understanding Dubai Municipality’s Outdoor Advertising Content Regulation Guidelines

Understanding Dubai Municipality’s Outdoor Advertising Content Regulation Guidelines

In October 2026, Dubai Municipality introduced the Advertising Content Regulation Guidelines for the Emirate of...
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UAE Ministry of Finance Amends E-Invoicing System Rules to Grant Relief for Tax Groups and Data Storage

UAE Ministry of Finance Amends E-Invoicing System Rules to Grant Relief for Tax Groups and Data Storage

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced key operational updates to the national Electronic Invoicing...
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Protecting Overseas Brand Rights in the UAE: Framework for Foreign Entity Registration, Agent Representation, and Priority Claims

Protecting Overseas Brand Rights in the UAE: Framework for Foreign Entity Registration, Agent Representation, and Priority Claims

As a global commercial hub, the United Arab Emirates attracts foreign enterprises, investors, and international...
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Internal Re-Domiciliation under Article 15 bis of the UAE Commercial Companies Law

Internal Re-Domiciliation under Article 15 bis of the UAE Commercial Companies Law

This article was written by Devika Remesh, Legal Intern at ABS Partners. Federal Decree Law...
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Beyond the Template: Why a Properly Structured Foundation Charter and Bylaws Matter in the DIFC and ADGM

Beyond the Template: Why a Properly Structured Foundation Charter and Bylaws Matter in the DIFC and ADGM

A Foundation in the DIFC or ADGM is only as strong as the two documents...
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