For multinational groups operating in the UAE, one question comes up constantly: can we transfer employee, customer, or business data…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a regulatory update clarifying the legal mechanisms and employer safeguards…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has formally issued Ministerial Resolution No. 504 of 2026, creating an automated…

Can a machine be recognized as the “true and first inventor” of a patentable technology? This fundamental question at the…

ABU DHABI - The UAE Space Agency has formally announced a 90-day grace period for all companies, public and private…

The regulation of capital market activities in the United Arab Emirates has historically been overseen by the Securities and Commodities…

The Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has officially announced major updates to its Commercial Permits framework,…

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued key guidance clarifying the specific statutory conditions under which…

This article was written by Daksha Shasheesh, Legal Intern at ABS Partners. Franchising is one of the most effective ways…

In a landmark development for international intellectual property protection in the Middle East, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially…

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application portal for the New gTLD Program:…

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has detailed the updated requirements for its conditional…