--- title: "Insights" url: https://abspartners.ae/insights/page/10/ type: archive --- ## Insights AuthorAjmal Khan NadakkalBini SarojDr. Bini SarojAyush A HaqJoe MathewAsif Rashid AbdulABS PartnersNandana K VijayanPractice AreaArbitrationBanking & FinanceCorporate & CommercialInformation TechnologyIntellectual Property RightsLabour & EmploymentLitigationMergers & AcquisitionsEstate PlanningRegulatoryData PrivacyAviationHealthcareSports LawReal EstateFamily LawMaritime & Shipping [![New ADREC Framework Streamlines Off-Plan Property Dispute Resolution](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/nrigk_2dd4m.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/adrec-launches-new-framework/) ### [New ADREC Framework Streamlines Off-Plan Property Dispute Resolution](https://abspartners.ae/adrec-launches-new-framework/) In a significant step towards strengthening Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has launched… August 20, 2025 [![UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and GDPR: Compliance Guide for Businesses](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/2t4l02zyj-k.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-pdpl-vs-gdpr-2025-compliance-guide/) ### [UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and GDPR: Compliance Guide for Businesses](https://abspartners.ae/uae-pdpl-vs-gdpr-2025-compliance-guide/) The UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021, “PDPL”) is the country’s first comprehensive data protection framework. It… August 18, 2025 [![Demurrage And Detention Under UAE Maritime Law](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/r1aip7vj3mg.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/demurrage-and-detention-under-uae-maritime-law/) ### [Demurrage And Detention Under UAE Maritime Law](https://abspartners.ae/demurrage-and-detention-under-uae-maritime-law/) In today’s fast-paced maritime trade, time delays at ports can quickly lead to significant costs. Two key terms every shipper,… August 14, 2025 [![Structuring IP Ownership in the UAE](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/q8d7wzc40ea-1.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/structuring-ip-ownership-in-the-uae-holding-cos-spvs/) ### [Structuring IP Ownership in the UAE: Assignments, Holding Companies, and SPVs](https://abspartners.ae/structuring-ip-ownership-in-the-uae-holding-cos-spvs/) Intellectual Property (IP) is often one of a company’s most valuable assets. Whether it’s a trademark, copyright, patent, or trade… August 13, 2025 [![Dubai’s VARA Grants First OTC Bitcoin Options License—Air for Regulated Crypto Derivatives in the UAE](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/9pcv2mb65y8.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/dubai-crypto-regulations-vara-issues-first-otc-btc-license/) ### [Dubai’s VARA Grants First OTC Bitcoin Options License—Air for Regulated Crypto Derivatives in the UAE](https://abspartners.ae/dubai-crypto-regulations-vara-issues-first-otc-btc-license/) Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken a groundbreaking leap forward, approving its first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options license.… August 8, 2025 [![Protecting Your Intellectual Property In Commercial Contracts](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/9205819.png)](https://abspartners.ae/protecting-your-intellectual-property/) ### [Protecting Your Intellectual Property In Commercial Contracts](https://abspartners.ae/protecting-your-intellectual-property/) In today's interconnected business world, your intellectual property (IP)—including trademarks, patents, and copyrights—is a critical source of competitive advantage. IP… August 6, 2025 [![Building And Safeguarding IP As A Corporate Asset](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/9xfsfjcwgh0.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/building-and-safeguarding-ip-as-a-corporate-asset/) ### [Building And Safeguarding IP As A Corporate Asset](https://abspartners.ae/building-and-safeguarding-ip-as-a-corporate-asset/) In this fast-paced world, as businesses become more dynamic and competitive, for a large and growing number of businesses, their… August 1, 2025 [![a cell phone sitting on top of a laptop computer - ChatGPT](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/7q-ke4szzvq.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/chatgpt-confidentiality-ceo-flags-privacy-concerns/) ### [ChatGPT Sessions: A Private Confession or Public Record? OpenAI CEO Warns of Confidentiality Gaps ](https://abspartners.ae/chatgpt-confidentiality-ceo-flags-privacy-concerns/) Abu Dhabi, UAE – In an age where artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life, offering… July 28, 2025 [![a close up of a window with a building in the background - personal data protection](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/fyeoxvyviyy-1.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-personal-data-protection-law-2/) ### [Understanding Data Breaches and Cross-Border Data Transfers under UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law  ](https://abspartners.ae/uae-personal-data-protection-law-2/) The UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 marks a significant stride in personal data protection, establishing a comprehensive and… July 25, 2025 [![Digital Payments with AE coin](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/7621136.jpeg)](https://abspartners.ae/abu-dhabi-embraces-digital-payments-with-ae-coin/) ### [Abu Dhabi Judiciary allows for Digital Payments with AE Coin ](https://abspartners.ae/abu-dhabi-embraces-digital-payments-with-ae-coin/) In a landmark decision which is set to redefine public service payments across the Middle East, the Abu Dhabi Judicial… July 22, 2025 [![A wooden block spelling data on a table - Data Protection Law](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/ka7zrekzrbw.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/difc-data-protection-law-amended-to-boost-privacy/) ### [DIFC Fortifies Data Privacy with Major Amendments to its Data Protection Law ](https://abspartners.ae/difc-data-protection-law-amended-to-boost-privacy/) The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced and enacted significant amendments to its Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No.… July 18, 2025 [![Seafarer](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/4851327.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/seafarer-contracts-welfare-in-uae/) ### [Seafarer Contracts and Crew Welfare Under UAE Law and the MLC Convention](https://abspartners.ae/seafarer-contracts-welfare-in-uae/) The UAE's Federal Law No. 43 of 2023 also known as the Maritime Code (or “the New Maritime Law”) marks… July 16, 2025 --- ## About ABS Partners > ABS Partners is a top-tier legal consultancy firm specializing in corporate, regulatory, and advisory services, delivering expert solutions for complex legal disputes with excellence and integrity. --- ## Important Links **Column 1** - [People](https://abspartners.ae/people/) - [Services](https://abspartners.ae/practice-areas/) - [Industries](https://abspartners.ae/practice-areas/) - [Insights](https://abspartners.ae/insights/) **Column 2** - [About Us](https://abspartners.ae/about/) - [Updates](https://abspartners.ae/news/) - [Careers](https://abspartners.ae/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://abspartners.ae/contact-us/) --- ## Follow Us - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/100311808/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552819263833/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/abs.partners/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepnubj-V_jSapMmZEtnWAw) ---