Economic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
Read moreAutonomous Machine Testimony Smart objects have taken over our homes, workplaces and communities, and over the coming decades, the volume of legally admissible data from these devices is likely to be more. The new culture is to have voice-activated technology as digital assistants, smart appliances, and personal wearable devices. Lawyers…
Read moreLegislation Commentary on Federal Law 5 of 2012 Legislation Number Federal Law Number 5 of 2012 Concerning Combating Information Technology Crimes (Cyber Crimes Law) Date of publication in the Official Gazette 13 August 2012 Jurisdiction The United Arab Emirates Related Legislation Federal Law Number 12 of 2016 amending Federal…
Read moreE- Commerce Law in Saudi Arabia Introduction Due to the advance of internet across the globe and in the age of technology, e-commerce has found unprecedented support and flourished greatly during the past decade bringing about a major change in the retail industry, especially during these trying times. Most businesses…
Read moreCybercrimes and their Punishment in the UAE Any illicit use of the internet, computer network, electronic website or any other information technology means is prohibited and shall constitute as a cybercrime. The use of the internet for the invasion of privacy, for provoking another to commit a crime or for…
Read moreCryptocurrency and Asset Exchange in the Abu Dhabi Global Market Currency is defined as something, more often than not paper and coins, that act as a medium of exchange for goods and services. This practice of trade has been a constant for humankind throughout its various ages, occurring in multiple…
Read more5g Introduction ICTs, short for Information and Communication Technologies, is used for social and economic development. With the introduction of new technology, there is an improvement in the quality of life of people using such technology because of the unique benefits and conveniences that this new technology has to offer.…
Read moreDomain Name Protection in UAE Nowadays, all kinds of information can be found on the internet. As a result, Governments, companies, organizations and individuals use websites to provide information online. These websites are domain names used in URLs, for example in the URL https://www.stalawfirm.com/en.html; the domain name is stalalawfirm.com. A…
Read moreDubai Electronic Transactions Statute Introduction Dubai is a city that is globally known for its high living standard for those who reside therein, but also its flashy and highly impressive locations and attractions. It is a popular tourist destination which hosts millions of foreign visitors every year. The numbers have…
Read moreShould Robots be Granted Citizenship? It’s 2019 and with the world progressively stepping towards technological advancement, active presence of machines is no surprise. Within considerable amount of time, artificial intelligence has taken over the world with its ideas and promises. Human beings are doing everything possible to ease out their…
Read moreA Guide to Information Security and Data Protection Laws in GCC Countries New challenges have arisen with the technological development along with the social and economic globalization. It can be said that our entire personal data is being stored in the gadgets we use. Internet today has brought millions of…
Read moreICOs and ICO Regulations in Malta Introduction Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a relatively new player in the financial sector which has paved its way to becoming a principal subject of discussion in the Blockchain community. In essence, ICO stands out amongst the most developed strategies for raising funds from…
Read moreDecentralized Autonomous Organisation The promising era of Economic Freedom A decentralized autonomous organization (the DAO) is a computer program which is a form of an investor directed venture capital fund. The primary objective of the DAO was to provide a new decentralized business model which could help in the operations…
Read moreCryptocurrency– A Magical Bubble or The Future of Currency? The noise and media surrounding the notion of cryptocurrency have been increasing the curiosity rapidly. Before curiosity kills the cat, let's walk through the story of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is an innovative and a virtual currency that utilizes cryptography for security and…
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