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UAE Class 33 trademark protection for alcoholic beverages

UAE Opens Class 33 for Alcoholic Beverage Trade Marks

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, through the Trade Mark Office, has updated its practice to accept trade mark…
September 16, 2026
Abu Dhabi occupancy certificate building compliance

Abu Dhabi Enforces Occupancy Certificate Mandate: AED 1 Million Fines, Tawtheeq Leasing Restrictions, and September 2026 Compliance Deadlines

Pursuant to recent enforcement directives issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), property owners and real estate operators…
September 16, 2026
Trademark priority rights illustrated by the iPhone Duo trademark filing

Filed in March, Announced in September: What the iPhone Duo Trademark Reveals About Trademark Priority Rights

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, on September 9, 2026. The following day, Apple filed a U.S.…
September 11, 2026
UAE and Singapore flags representing the Singapore Convention on Mediation and cross-border settlement enforcement

The UAE Accedes to the Singapore Convention on Mediation: Cross-Border Commercial Settlement Enforcement Framework Under Federal Decree No. 85 of 2026.

Through Federal Decree No. 85 of 2026, issued on June 8, 2026, the United Arab Emirates officially approved its accession…
September 8, 2026
Cabinet Decision No. 107 of 2026 on UAE commercial fraud law

Cabinet Decision No. 107 of 2026: Enforcing Strict Timelines and Governance Under the UAE Anti-Commercial Fraud Law

In a major step to strengthen market integrity and consumer safety, the UAE Cabinet issued Cabinet Decision No. 107 of…
September 5, 2026
DHA standards for medical advertising on social media in Dubai displayed on a laptop and smartphone

DHA Standards for Medical Advertising on Social Media: Compliance Requirements, Misleading Claims Bans, and Facility Governance in Dubai

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), through its Health Regulation Sector, officially published Circular CIR-2026-00000144 enforcing the updated Standards for Medical…
September 1, 2026
Environmental Permitting for protected mangrove habitats in Abu Dhabi

Resolution No. 2 of 2026: Mandatory Environmental Permitting, Habitat Controls, and Biodiversity Protection in Abu Dhabi

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), enacted EAD Resolution No. 2 of 2026 on the Protection of Species and…
August 27, 2026
Dubai e-commerce regulations and online business compliance

Dubai Regulates E-Commerce: Specialized Monitoring Unit, Mandatory Licensing, and Compliance Rules

Driven by rapid growth in digital retail and a concurrent rise in consumer disputes, the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection…
August 24, 2026
Legal due diligence in UAE M&A transactions

Due Diligence in UAE M&A Transactions: What Buyers Need to Look For

This article was written by Daksha Shasheesh, Legal Intern at ABS Partners. Mergers and acquisition transactions involve a lot more than just…
August 18, 2026
Dubai whistleblower protection under FAA Decision No. 2 of 2025

Dubai Whistleblower Protection Framework: Safeguard Measures and Employer Compliance under FAA Decision No. 2 of 2025

Financial transparency, fiscal integrity, and corruption prevention remain central pillars of Dubai’s governance strategy. A landmark development in this framework…
August 17, 2026
Shared housing permits and occupancy rules in Dubai under Law No. 4 of 2026

Shared Housing, Permits, Occupancy Rules, and Landlord Compliance in Dubai

Shared housing has long served as an essential accommodation option for professionals, students, and families in Dubai. However, unregulated room-sharing…
August 14, 2026
UAE Executive Regulations on Commercial Fraud under Cabinet Decision No. 107/2026

UAE Executive Regulations on Commercial Fraud: Cabinet Decision No. 107/2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a decisive step forward in market surveillance, consumer safety, and intellectual property protection.…
August 14, 2026