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Driverless In The UAE, Two Years On: From Roads To Waterways And Beyond

The United Arab Emirates has rapidly evolved its regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles across federal and emirate levels, establishing comprehensive licensing, testing, and operational requirements. From Abu Dhabi's groundbreaking driverless vehicle permits to Dubai's detailed executive regulations and Ras Al Khaimah's new AV law, the UAE is creating a multi-layered compliance architecture that extends beyond road vehicles into marine and logistics applications

United Arab Emirates Transport

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Bracewell

What Is The Difference Between Ejari And Tenancy Contract? Complete Legal Guide

Many people think an Ejari certificate and a tenancy contract are the same document, but they’re not. Understanding the difference is essential because both play different legal roles when renting a property in Dubai.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Leaders Advocates

UAE Construction Contracts: Key Changes And Dispute Risks Under The 2026 Civil Transactions Law

The UAE legal system is seeing a major change with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026. It repeals and replaces in full the long-standing Federal Law...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Growing Importance Of Dual Licenses In The Future Of UAE Structuring

The concept of dual licensing has emerged as a transformative development in the UAE’s business ecosystem, giving companies the strategic flexibility to operate across both free zones and the mainland under a more integrated structure.

United Arab Emirates Government

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The Sovereign Group

New UAE Civil Law Takes Effect June 1: How It Will Reshape Daily Life And Business

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Wage Protection System Latest Update

United Arab Emirates Employment

BLK Partners

How To Navigate Off-Plan Property Dispute: A Prachical Guide For Property Investors

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Increased Sophistication In ‘Forward Fee’ And Financing Scams: Red Flags And Practical Mitigation Steps

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

Regional Disruption, Force Majeure, And Delay Analysis: Preserving Program Integrity And Project Records

Worldwide Strategy

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Building Through The Storm: Force Majeure, Worker Safety & Contractual Preservation In The UAE Construction Industry

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

The Reality Of UAE-Saudi Tensions: More Aligned Than Not, For Now

United Arab Emirates International

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Steptoe LLP

Is Prank Calling Illegal In The UAE? Learn The Legal Risks

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Leaders Advocates

Could One Mistake Lead To Criminal Charges? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 4: Compensation And Damages

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

National Anti Narcotics Authority (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Free Zones vs Mainland Businesses In The UAE: A Guide For Investors

The set up a company in the UAE is a smart move for a number of logistical, repetitional and tax reasons.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Rubert & Partners

UAE Launches New Comprehensive Legislation Platform And Approves Law Enforcement Index

In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and accessibility in the legal landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced an integrated legislation platform...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Al Kabban & Associates

Mining Project Delivery: What Do You Need To Consider?

Cost overruns and delays have become the norm on mining projects with 80 per cent of mining projects completed late and over budget by an average of 43% (McKinsey). Anecdotal evidence suggests...

United Arab Emirates Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

The UAE's Removal From FATF Grey List: A Victory Of Public-Private Partnership And Promising Economic Prospects

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a significant milestone on February 23, 2024, as it was removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring" list...

United Arab Emirates Compliance

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BSA Law

Embracing Change: Evolving Opportunities In The Facilities Management Industry

United Arab Emirates Strategy

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Crowe

Gowling WLG In The Gulf: The Mena Water Sector, Awash With Opportunities (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Gowling WLG

Refusing To Provide A Drug Test Sample Will Lead To Hefty Fines And Imprisonment

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

The KSA Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

What You Need To Know About Public Procurement For Terminals And Ports In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Sovereign Group Acquires PRO Partner Group To Further Expand Its GCC Footprint

United Arab Emirates Government

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The Sovereign Group

A Snapshot Of UAE's Economic Substance Regulations

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Bringing Your Pet To The UAE? Here Are A Few Legal Guidelines.

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Are The Drug Possession Convictions In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What You Should Know About The New Drugs Law In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

A Snapshot Of UAE's Economic Substance Regulations

The UAE introduced the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) to restrict harmful tax practices, largely in line with Action Plan 5 of the BEPS Project.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Bringing Your Pet To The UAE? Here Are A Few Legal Guidelines.

With the advent of the covid-19 epidemic, the world governments, including the United Arab Emirates, has taken a stricter approach to health and safety.

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Are The Drug Possession Convictions In The UAE?

Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates, as the country has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the recreational use of drugs.

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What You Should Know About The New Drugs Law In The UAE

The UAE has longstanding laws in place governing the use, production and distribution of Narcotics and Psychotropic substances, designed to protect individuals...

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Merging Of Dubai Economy And Tourism Office

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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Envoy Global, Inc.

Sudan Becomes Third Arab State To Agree To Normalise Relations With Israel

On Friday 23 October 2020, Abdalla Hamdok, the Prime Minister of Sudan, along with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's sovereign council, entered into an agreement with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Decennial Liability In The Middle East: What Is It And Does Insurance Cover It?

Decennial liability exists in many countries, and is enshrined in the relevant Civil Code of many civil law jurisdictions, such as France, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar...

Worldwide Insurance

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Abraham Accords Signed And Released And Diplomatic Relations Commence

The leaders of the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") and Israel signed an agreement in Washington yesterday, on 15 September 2020, formalising the countries' commitment to normalise diplomatic relations.

United Arab Emirates Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Kingdom Of Bahrain Becomes Second Gulf Country To Enter Into Peace Deal With Israel

On Friday 11 September 2020 it was announced in a joint statement released by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United States and Israel, that the Kingdom of Bahrain would ...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Overview: Detailed FAQ On The Distribution And Import Of Pharmaceuticals In India

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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STA Law Firm

Detailed FAQ On The Distribution And Import Of Pharmaceuticals In India

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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STA Law Firm

Due Diligence By Foreign Law Firms Of UAE Entities

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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STA Law Firm

New Package Of Fee Waivers For Various Government Services In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

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BSA Law

UAE Cabinet Approves Draft Law Amendment To UAE Agency Law

United Arab Emirates Government

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STA Law Firm

Saudi Arabia's New Public Procurement Law

United Arab Emirates Government

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

The overarching obligation to act in good faith in contracts governed by UAE law - legal regime and practice

United Arab Emirates Government

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Kennedys

Validity Of Electronic Contracts Before UAE Courts

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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STA Law Firm

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider An Alternate Residency In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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Loggerhead Partners

Abolition Of Fees For Government Services: Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Government

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STA Law Firm

Adequate Legal Measures In Times Of Foreign Policy Conflicts

United Arab Emirates Government

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

UAE Law: Choice Of Governing Law And Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Workforce Nationalisation And Localisation Programs - Key Considerations

United Arab Emirates Energy

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

Abu Dhabi Value (ADV)–The Abu Dhabi Department Of Economic Development's New Localisation Rules

United Arab Emirates Government

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

Tawazun Economic Program – The Tawazun Economic Council's New Policy Guidelines

United Arab Emirates Strategy

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants

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Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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