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Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal confirms enforceability of DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Agreements

The overnight abolition of the DIFC-LCIA in September 2021 will be familiar to many. Although the UAE's arbitration landscape is well-serviced by other arbitral institutions in...

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Understanding the UAE's Enhanced Consumer Protection Law

The UAE's consumer protection regime has recently undergone significant change, highlighting the UAE's increased focus on enhancing consumer rights and regulating fair trade...

Insights and Analysis

Optimists see opportunities; pessimists see risk. Your counsel should see both.

The India - Middle East - Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is expected to generate significant investment opportunities in sectors such as construction, rail, shipping, logistics, energy and ...

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E-Commerce Law in Dubai

Federal Decree E-Commerce Law No (14) of 2023 on Trading by Modern Means of Technology (the "E-Commerce Law") came into effect in September 2023, replacing the preceding...

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UAE removed from the FATF's grey list

The Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") has announced that the UAE has been removed from its 'grey list' following substantial improvement in the stringency of its...

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Webinar: Data protection in the Middle East and Africa feat. Nigerian Data Protection Commissioner

The "new normal" of global data protection regulation is becoming increasingly complex. With 37 African countries having a comprehensive data protection legal framework and the...

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Full Speed Ahead – the UAE continues its legislative development apace. Where is it all leading?

The UAE is continuing to overhaul many of its existing laws and have introduced a number of new ones. This process continues. We consider the scale of the changes and consider where this...

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Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing in the UAE: An update

Anti-money laundering and combatting financial crime are high on the UAE’s priorities in order to promote the Emirates as a safe jurisdiction for foreign investment. While the UAE...

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New UAE commercial gaming regulatory authority

On 3 September 2023, it was announced that the UAE had established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), a federal authority focused on...

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