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Lawers in Dubai
03 May 2025

UAE's Healthcare Strategies and Legal Framework

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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Lawyers in Dubai
12 Apr 2025

UAE's New Traffic Law

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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Law Firms in Dubai
28 Dec 2024

Arbitration in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Legal Framework

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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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
10 Dec 2024

Guide on Law Governing Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai

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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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
07 Dec 2024

UAE Introduces New Domestic Violence Law

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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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
27 Nov 2024

UAE VAT Executive Regulations: Key Amendments and Business Implications

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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Law Firms in Dubai
01 Jul 2024

Emiratisation Policy in UAE Labour Law

Emiratisation Policy in UAE Labour Law The UAE's labor market has undergone significant transformations with the introduction of a revamped Emiratisation policy embedded in the new UAE Labour Law. This policy, which came into effect on February 2, 2022, aims to enhance the employment of UAE nationals in the private…

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Lawyers in Dubai
18 Feb 2024

Indian’s New Criminal Law Bills

Indian’s New Criminal Law Bills In a landmark move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three revised Bills on December 12, aiming to replace archaic British-era criminal laws that have governed India for decades. The proposed legislation includes the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita,…

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Law Firms in Dubai
07 Feb 2024

UAE's Traffic Law Amendments

UAE's Traffic Law Amendments The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently undertaken a significant revision of its traffic laws, marking a major step towards enhancing road safety. These amendments, which became effective on July 6, 2023, are part of a broader initiative to combat reckless driving and ensure the safety…

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Law Firms in Dubai
03 Feb 2024

UAE Introduces Private Teacher Work Permit to Regulate and Foster Learning

UAE Introduces Private Teacher Work Permit to Regulate and Foster Learning On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative the Private Teacher Work Permit. This innovative permit system is designed…

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Lawyers in Dubai
20 Jan 2024

New UAE’s Finance Leasing Law

New UAE’s Finance Leasing Law The United Arab Emirates is set to enact a new law, replacing the existing finance lease law (Federal Law No. 8 of 2018). Despite its publication in the Official Gazette, the new law is scheduled to take effect six months after its publication, specifically on…

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Criminal Lawyers in Dubai
20 Dec 2023

Criminal Law System in the UAE

Criminal Law System in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts a criminal law system that is a unique blend of Islamic law, or Sharia, and modern civil law principles. This system is designed to address a wide range of criminal offenses, ensuring order and justice within the diverse…

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Lawyers in Dubai
19 Aug 2022

Company Formation in Dubai World Central Freezone

Dubai World Central Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? Dubai World Central (DWC) freezone was established under Dubai Law No. 8/2006, amended by Dubai Law No. 10/2015. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? DWC is regulated by the DWC Free Zone and Administration Rules and…

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Financial Lawyers in UAE
16 Aug 2022

Federal Decree-Law Number 16 of 2021 on Factoring and Transfer of Civil Accounts Receivable

Federal Decree-Law Number 16 of 2021 on Factoring and Transfer of Civil Accounts Receivable The Government of the United Arab Emirates has recently brought in the Federal Decree-Law Number 16 of 2021 to deal with issues regarding the Factoring and Transfer of Accounts Receivable within the country. The New Law…

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