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UAE Finfluencer Licensing brings accountability to Social Media financial advice

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The United Arab Emirates has introduced the region’s first licensing system for finance marking a major regulatory milestone in digital financial governance. Announced by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the new Finfluencer Licence introduces mandatory registration for individuals providing financial advice or recommendations on social media and other platforms, if they have a following […]

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What Is Probate in the UAE

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The loss of a loved one is always an emotional and challenging experience. Amid the grief, families are often faced with the important legal responsibility of settling the deceased’s affairs — particularly their assets. One of the first questions that arises is: What happens to everything the person owned? This is where probate comes in.

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UAE Foundations for wealth management, succession planning, and philanthropy

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High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and wealthy families worldwide are increasingly choosing UAE foundations for several reasons. Recent legislative enhancements in the UAE have made foundations even more attractive by strengthening asset protection, enhancing privacy, and offering greater flexibility in governance. Key reasons include: Enhanced Asset Protection: The UAE’s updated foundation laws provide robust safeguards against creditor

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Equality of Treatment in International Arbitration

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I. Introduction Two fundamental principles of international arbitration are: 1. parties’ autonomy, and 2. equality of treatment. It is established that the arbitral tribunal’s authority is derived from the parties’ freedom to determine the procedural and substantive framework of the arbitration process. However, the integrity of the arbitral process/award rest fundamentally on the equality of

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Dubai’s Legal Response to Cancelled or Incomplete Real Estate Projects

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Dubai’s real estate market has long served as a global investment hub, attracting buyers seeking strong returns on investment (ROI) and consistent market growth. However, the increasing incidence of stalled, delayed, or uninitiated projects has raised concerns about market credibility. Such challenges not only erode investor confidence but also create opportunities for mismanagement and fraud.

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UAE Announces Corporate Tax Penalty Waiver | FTA 2025 Update

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a significant tax relief measure aimed at supporting businesses during the initial implementation phase of the Corporate Tax Law. On April 29, 2025, the UAE Cabinet, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced an initiative to waive the AED 10,000

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Ignorance of the Law Excuses No One! “Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat”

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to a vibrant expatriate community, comprising individuals from over 200 nationalities, who have established lives, careers, and businesses across the country’s seven emirates. While many expatriates arrive with legal understandings formed by their home jurisdictions, the UAE’s legal system — a distinctive fusion of Islamic Sharia principles, Civil

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UAE Launches World’s First AI-Powered Legislative System

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Following a UAE Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Cabinet announced the launch of the world’s first integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem — a visionary step towards the future of legislation. This new system will revolutionize how we create laws,” said

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