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The UAE is implementing a new music licensing framework requiring businesses that play music commercially to obtain annual licenses starting December 1, 2026. Under Ministerial Resolution No. 136 of 2026, establishments including restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, and broadcasters must pay fees to two Ministry-licensed collective management organizations, with rates varying by business type and music usage.

The growth of e-commerce and digital business in the UAE has made electronic contracting an increasingly important part of commercial transactions. Online sales, electronic terms and conditions, digital signatures, platform agreements and automated contracting systems are now commonly used by businesses operating in the UAE.

Inheritance matters in the UAE can be sensitive, emotional, and legally complex, especially where Sharia principles apply. Families may need to deal with property, bank accounts, business shares, debts, minor children, and disputes between heirs, often at a difficult time.