--- title: "Insights" url: https://abspartners.ae/insights/page/2/ 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 [![UAE officials signing documents under the Unified National Licensing Framework for higher education institutions](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/unified-national-licensing-framework-uae-higher-education.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/unified-national-licensing-framework-uae-heis/) ### [UAE Approves Unified National Licensing Framework for Higher Education Institutions](https://abspartners.ae/unified-national-licensing-framework-uae-heis/) The United Arab Emirates has officially introduced a comprehensive unified national framework to regulate the licensing of universities and colleges… July 19, 2026 [![Business leaders discussing Non-Profit Companies during a corporate board meeting in the UAE.](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/non-profit-companies-uae-board-meeting.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/non-profit-companies-uae-commercial-companies-law/) ### [Non-Profit Companies Recognised Under the UAE Commercial Companies Law](https://abspartners.ae/non-profit-companies-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 [![UAE PDPL digital data protection interface with cybersecurity and privacy dashboard.](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/data-protection-compliance.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-pdpl-data-protection-compliance-businesses/) ### [UAE PDPL: Ensuring Strict Data Protection Compliance for Businesses](https://abspartners.ae/uae-pdpl-data-protection-compliance-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 [![Licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers regulated by Dubai VARA in the UAE digital asset market](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/licensed-virtual-asset-service-providers-dubai-vara.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/dubai-50-licensed-virtual-asset-service-providers/) ### [Dubai’s VARA Reaches Milestone of 50 Licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)](https://abspartners.ae/dubai-50-licensed-virtual-asset-service-providers/) 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.](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/locarno-agreement-on-industrial-designs-uae.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-locarno-agreement-industrial-designs/) ### [UAE Strengthens Global IP Position by Joining the Locarno Agreement on Industrial Designs](https://abspartners.ae/uae-locarno-agreement-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](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/abu-dhabi-human-trafficking-specialised-court.png)](https://abspartners.ae/abu-dhabi-human-trafficking-court/) ### [Abu Dhabi Establishes Specialised Human Trafficking Court Under Resolution No. 40/2026](https://abspartners.ae/abu-dhabi-human-trafficking-court/) In a decisive move to bolster the Emirate’s judicial framework and protect human rights, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed… July 9, 2026 [![a group of different social media logos](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/hbkpndvc_ic.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-minimum-age-social-media/) ### [UAE Cabinet Establishes 15 as Minimum Age for Social Media Platforms](https://abspartners.ae/uae-minimum-age-social-media/) The UAE Cabinet has formally approved a landmark federal resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms. The announcement, released… June 22, 2026 [![Sharjah DED Implements Fee Reductions and - Stunning night view of Sharjah's modern skyline reflected in calm water.](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/sharjah-ded-implements-fee-reductions-and-financia.webp)](https://abspartners.ae/sharjah-ded-fee-reductions/) ### [Sharjah DED Implements Fee Reductions and Financial Exemptions for Businesses](https://abspartners.ae/sharjah-ded-fee-reductions/) The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has officially begun executing a comprehensive package of economic incentives and financial reliefs aimed… June 22, 2026 [![DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul to Arbitration - Enchanting night shot of Emirates Financial Towers in Dubai, UAE, illuminated b](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/difc-proposes-major-overhaul-to-arbitration-law-1781713498702.webp)](https://abspartners.ae/difc-arbitration-law/) ### [DIFC Proposes Major Overhaul to Arbitration Law, Introducing New Mediation Framework](https://abspartners.ae/difc-arbitration-law/) The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a public consultation on sweeping proposed amendments to its dispute resolution framework.… June 17, 2026 [![UAE Launches ‘Artificial Intelligence and Data - A futuristic humanoid robot in an indoor Tokyo setting, showcasing modern te](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/uae-launches-artificial-intelligence-and-data-1781610605611.webp)](https://abspartners.ae/uae-artificial-intelligence-and-data-authority/) ### [UAE Launches ‘Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority’](https://abspartners.ae/uae-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 [![two people shaking hands over a piece of paper](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/4meyvorkbn0.jpg)](https://abspartners.ae/trademark-disputes-in-the-uae/) ### [Guide to Resolving Trademark Disputes in the UAE](https://abspartners.ae/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 [![MoHRE Alert: June 30 Deadline for - Explore the luxurious Palm Island and iconic skyline of Dubai from a breathtaking aerial](https://abspartners.ae/wp-content/uploads/mohre-alert-june-30-deadline-for-private-sector-em-1781605153436.webp) *Photo by Kadir Avşar on Pexels*](https://abspartners.ae/emiratisation-deadline-june-2026/) ### [MoHRE Alert: June 30 Deadline for Private Sector Emiratisation](https://abspartners.ae/emiratisation-deadline-june-2026/) The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a final reminder to private sector firms: June 30,… June 8, 2026 --- ## 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) ---