Anti-Money Laundering in UAE and Saudi Real Estate: Strategic Compliance Across Jurisdictions and Cross-Border Risk Interfaces Introduction The United Arab Emirates’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in 2024, together with Saudi Arabia’s strengthened enforcement under Royal Decree Number M/15 of 2021 on Anti-Money Laundering, represents a…
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Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: From SCCA to International Enforceability under New Reforms Introduction Saudi Arabia is reshaping its dispute resolutionin line with Vision 2030’s ambition to position the Kingdom as a global investment hub. Arbitration is increasingly becoming a preferred way to resolve commercial disputes. In Saudi Arabia, it is…
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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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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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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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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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Oman's New Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Royal Decree No. 38 of 2025, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on April 7, 2025, signals the beginning of a transformative new phase in Oman’s economic development. This pioneering legislation, named the Law of Special Economic Zones…
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UAE's Healthcare Strategies and Legal Framework The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken substantial steps towards the formulation of an integrated system of healthcare for enhancing the quality of medical care and promoting the health of its people. With an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and excellence, the UAE government has…
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UAE's New Traffic Law The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has always placed road safety high on its national agenda. With the urbanization of the country, high traffic density, and growing popularity of alternative modes of transport such as e-bikes and e-scooters, the legal framework regulating road safety had to be…
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Arbitration in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Legal Framework Arbitration has come to be a crucial means of dispute resolution UAE, emphasizing the emirate's commitment to creating a pro-business environment that has a strong legal framework in place. With its favorable geographical location bridging both East and West,…
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Law on Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai Dubai has introduced Law No. (14) of 2024, significantly reshaping the structure, operations, and responsibilities of the Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC) and its General Secretariat. The Law replaces Decree No. (23) of 2014, Executive Council Resolution No. (12) of 2014, reinforcing Dubai's dedication…
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UAE Introduces New Domestic Violence Law The UAE has introduced a new Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2024 to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence, replacing the 2019 decree. The new law reflects the UAE's growing commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals by broadening the definition of abuse, introducing stricter…
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UAE VAT Executive Regulations: Key Amendments and Business Implications On September 6, 2024, the UAE introduced major amendments to its VAT Executive Regulations (ER), which were later published in the Official Gazette No. 783 on September 16, 2024. These changes, effective from November 15, 2024, are designed to improve compliance,…
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