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25 Dec 2024

Strict Interpretation of Arbitration Clause Waiver by Dubai Courts

Strict Interpretation of Arbitration Clause Waiver by Dubai Courts In UAE mainland courts, invoking an arbitration clause must be done before engaging in any substantive discussion of a case's merits. Under Article 8 of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration and Article 86 of Decree Law No. 42…

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16 Dec 2024

Bahrain Commits to Carbon Neutrality Strategy at COP28

Bahrain Commits to Carbon Neutrality Strategy at COP28 During its participation in the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28), the Kingdom of Bahrain announced its commitment to a national carbon neutrality strategy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2035 and achieve zero carbon emissions by…

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09 Dec 2024

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Italy-Albania Asylum Seeker Agreement

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Italy-Albania Asylum Seeker Agreement Human Rights Watch on Thursday criticized Italy’s agreement to send asylum seekers to Albania, labeling the pact a “model of mismanagement” and a “blueprint for abuse.” The immigration deal, signed last November, aims to transfer asylum seekers from Italy to Albania, where…

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02 Dec 2024

Dubai Takes Steps to Regulate Virtual Assets

Dubai Takes Steps to Regulate Virtual Assets In line with Dubai’s vision to become a key player in the virtual assets industry, the Government of Dubai issued Law No. 4 of 2022 Regulating Virtual Assets, effective from March 11, 2022. This law introduces the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)…

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24 Nov 2024

UAE and Bahrain Enhance Bilateral Relations

  UAE and Bahrain Enhance Bilateral Relations UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and mutual interests. The leaders reviewed key regional and international developments, expressing hope for constructive outcomes from the upcoming 33rd Arab…

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18 Nov 2024

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property to Commence Role as International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property to Commence Role as International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) is set to play a pivotal role in the global intellectual property ecosystem following its appointment by the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Assembly as an International Searching Authority…

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