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Early Experience With The New UAE Merger Control Regime

In April 2025, the UAE introduced a major reform to its merger control regime by introducing new revenue-based threshold that apply alongside the existing market share threshold.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

New Competition Law In The UAE | Business Competition Regulations (Video)

The UAE has introduced a new competition law and abrogated the old competition law, federal law No. 4 of 2012. Watch it now.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The New UAE Merger Control Regime - Frst Experiences

In December 2023, the UAE legislator enacted a new Competition Law), which introduced—among other changes—the concept of turnover based notification thresholds.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

New Thresholds For Merger Control Filing

On 28 September 2023, a new federal law regulating competition, Law No. 36 of 2023 (the "New Competition Law"), was issued, repealing Law No. 4 of 2012 (the "Old Competition Law").

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Competition Law Update – New Merger Control Thresholds Announced

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BLK Partners

New Developments In The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Competition Law: Turnover Thresholds Introduced For Merger Control Filings

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

New UAE Merger Control Notification Thresholds

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

New Thresholds For Merger Filings In The UAE: An Overview

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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Bracewell

UAE Cabinet Decision No. (3) Of 2025: Key Update On Competition Ratios

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BA

BSA Law

Understanding The New Competition Law In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Regulation Of Competition (The New Competition Law)

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

MENA Merger Control What's New In 2024

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

The ECOWAS Merger Control Regime Enters Into Force

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Pending Amendments To The COMESA Merger Control Regime

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Embraces Digital Taxation: Electronic-Invoicing Framework Announced

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Updates Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

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Antitrust, EU Competition

Early Experience With The New UAE Merger Control Regime

In April 2025, the UAE introduced a major reform to its merger control regime by introducing new revenue-based threshold that apply alongside the existing market share threshold.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Dubai Issues New Law Regulating Engineering Consultancy Activities – Key Takeaway Points

On 7 October 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, enacted Dubai Law 14 of 2025 Regulating the Practice of Engineering Consultancy Activities...

United Arab Emirates IP

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Merger Control In The UAE: A Legal And Strategic Outlook For 2025

As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment and innovation, merger control has emerged as a key legal checkpoint for businesses seeking to grow through acquisitions or consolidation.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

New Competition Law In The UAE | Business Competition Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The New UAE Merger Control Regime - Frst Experiences

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

UAE's Evolving Merger Control

United Arab Emirates Commercial

B

Bracewell

New Thresholds For Merger Control Filing

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Chanel Slingbacks Are Back In The Spotlight—Not On The Runway, But At The Center Of A Legal Battle Over Claims Of "Parasitism"

United Arab Emirates IP

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

UAE Competition Law Update – New Merger Control Thresholds Announced

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BLK Partners

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New Competition Law In The UAE | Business Competition Regulations (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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