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UAE Approves Unified National Licensing Framework for Higher Education Institutions

The United Arab Emirates has officially introduced a comprehensive unified national framework to regulate the licensing of universities and colleges…
July 19, 2026
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Non-Profit Companies Recognised Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law

For the first time in the UAE's federal legislative history, the law formally recognises the "non-profit company" as a distinct…
July 17, 2026
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UAE PDPL: Ensuring Strict Data Protection Compliance for Businesses

Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (“PDPL”) came into force on 2 January 2022,…
July 13, 2026
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Dubai’s VARA Reaches Milestone of 50 Licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has officially achieved a significant milestone in its regulatory journey, issuing its 50th…
July 13, 2026
UAE joins the Locarno Agreement on Industrial Designs to strengthen IP protection.

UAE Strengthens Global IP Position by Joining the Locarno Agreement on Industrial Designs

In a major step toward standardizing its intellectual property (IP) framework and promoting global design protection, the United Arab Emirates…
July 9, 2026
Abu Dhabi Specialised Court handling human trafficking cases under Resolution No. 40/2026

Abu Dhabi Establishes Specialised Human Trafficking Court Under Resolution No. 40/2026

In a decisive move to bolster the Emirate’s judicial framework and protect human rights, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed…
July 9, 2026
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UAE Cabinet Establishes 15 as Minimum Age for Social Media Platforms

The UAE Cabinet has formally approved a landmark federal resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms. The announcement, released…
June 22, 2026
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Sharjah DED Implements Fee Reductions and Financial Exemptions for Businesses

The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has officially begun executing a comprehensive package of economic incentives and financial reliefs aimed…
June 22, 2026
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DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul to Arbitration Law, Introducing New Mediation Framework

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a public consultation on sweeping proposed amendments to its dispute resolution framework.…
June 17, 2026
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UAE Launches ‘Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority’

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,…
June 16, 2026
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Guide to Resolving Trademark Disputes in the UAE

A company's brand identity is often its most valuable asset. In the highly competitive, rapidly growing market of the United…
June 16, 2026
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MoHRE Alert: June 30 Deadline for Private Sector Emiratisation

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a final reminder to private sector firms: June 30,…
June 8, 2026