UAE's New Competition Law: Strategic Insights for Merger Control July 2025 Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to reinforce its position as a global investment hub through progressive legislative reforms. Central to this evolving landscape is the Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the "Competition Law"),…
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Strategic Market Entry in Dubai’s Property Sector: Dispute Strategies, Deferred Ownership (Part II of II) July 2025 Introduction Dubai's real estate market presents a compelling platform for strategic investors, from institutional funds to corporate entities, seeking to deploy capital through innovative ownership and financing models. This Part II discusses key…
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Foreign Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Navigating a New Era for Strategic Investment July 2025 Saudi Arabia's macroeconomic transformation under Vision 2030 is fundamentally recalibrating its real estate sector. The recent Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis, updated by new legislation approved on 8 July 2025, and effective…
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Parallel Imports in the UAE: Trademark Rights, Agency Law, and Strategic Enforcement for Global Brands The United Arab Emirates adopts a national exhaustion doctrine for goods distributed through a registered commercial agent, but a more flexible approach for unregistered imports, positioning it as a sophisticated global trade hub under Vision…
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Due Diligence in Property Purchase in Dubai: Legal and Commercial Safeguards for Freehold Buyers Acquiring freehold property in Dubai - whether through off-plan investment or a secondary market purchase, demands rigorous and multidimensional due diligence. As real estate transactions in the Emirate grow in complexity and value, buyers must navigate…
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Enforcing Arbitral Awards under the New York Convention: Strategic Insights from the GCC Legal Landscape Introduction The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958 establishes a global enforcement framework binding all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,…
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Navigating Kuwait’s Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Regulatory Landscape: (Part I of II) In an era where regulatory certainty underpins public trust in healthcare systems, few institutions command the same global stature as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA). Renowned for its rigorous pre-market evaluations and robust post-market surveillance,…
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Strategic Market Entry in Dubai’s Property Sector: A Legal and Commercial Framework (Part I of II) Introduction Dubai’s real estate market continues to attract sophisticated global capital—ranging from institutional investors to private credit firms and sovereign-linked developers—drawn by the UAE’s liberalized investment environment, modernized land laws, and globally benchmarked AML/KYC…
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Navigating the UAE’ s Franchise Frontier: Strategic Legal Insights for International Brands Where global brands converge on a market shaped by tourism-fueled retail and cultural diversity, the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) offers a compelling— yet legally intricate— platform for franchising expansion. In the absence of a dedicated franchise statute,…
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Smarter Deals: How AI is Transforming M&A Due Diligence in the Gulf Introduction In 2025, a Dubai-based acquirer leverages a proprietary AI platform to complete legal and financial due diligence for a $900 million cross-border acquisition in record time. The platform reviews 25,000 documents, flags change-of-control clauses, identifies ESG liabilities,…
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Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement On 10 March 2025, Bahrain officially ratified the Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), which had been signed on 11 February 2024 in Dubai. The bi-lateral treaty is a significant legal and economic milestone, establishing the basis for deeper commercial links, more secure investment protections, and co-ordinated…
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Criminal Law in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a distinct legal framework for criminal law, which is influenced by both Islamic law (Sharia) and civil law traditions. This dual approach reflects the country’s unique cultural and legal heritage, while aligning with modern principles of justice and fairness.…
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Consumer Protection Act in India In the present age of fast-growing and digitally prioritized economies, consumer transactions are increasingly complicated and far-reaching. Understanding the requirement to protect buyer interests in light of changing trends in trade and the marketplace, the government of India enacted the Consumer Protection Act, 2025. It…
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Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement On 10 March 2025, Bahrain officially ratified the Bahrain–UAE Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), which had been signed on 11 February 2024 in Dubai. The bi-lateral treaty is a significant legal and economic milestone, establishing the basis for deeper commercial links, more secure investment protections, and co-ordinated…
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