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Travel Disruption, War-Related Airspace Closures, and Employment Obligations in the UAE

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Recent regional developments have resulted in situations where employees are temporarily unable to return to the UAE due to airspace restrictions, security disruptions, or war-related events. These circumstances raise important legal questions regarding salary continuation, leave allocation, contractual obligations, and employer duties. This advisory analyses the legal framework strictly under: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 […]

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Lost your job in the UAE? What happens to your loans and what you can do

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Losing your job in the UAE can create immediate financial pressure, especially if you have ongoing loan obligations such as a mortgage, credit cards, personal loans, or car financing sometimes multiple payments every month. For many, this can feel overwhelming, as banks still expect regular payments even during this difficult period. While each type of

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Dubai Introduces Building Quality and Safety Certification Regime under Law No. (3) of 2026

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In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 on the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to enhance the safety, structural

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The Real Cost of “Fast and Cheap” UAE Company Incorporation

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The UAE has long been a magnet for foreign investors and entrepreneurs, offering a dynamic business environment, world-class infrastructure, and investor-friendly regulations. Its strategic location, free zones, and streamlined licensing processes make it an ideal hub for starting and growing a business. However, in the rush to capitalize on these opportunities, many investors are drawn

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UAE Federal Law Expands Organ Transplant Regulations to Include Non-Human and Bioengineered Organs

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The United Arab Emirates has enacted a significant amendment to its federal organ transplant legislation, Federal Decree by Law No. (25) of 2023 Concerning Donation and Transplantation of Organs and Tissues, formally expanding the regulatory framework to govern the use of non-human and bioengineered organs and tissues in medical procedures. This legislative development, marks a

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UAE Commercial Companies Law 2025: Practical Changes Every Business Should Understand

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The UAE continues to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for business and investment through targeted legal reform. A key development in this direction is Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which introduces amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021). These amendments do not seek to rewrite the corporate

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UAE Joins Global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework: What it means for Investors

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On 20 September 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) to implement the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The framework will go live in the UAE in 2027, with the first automatic exchanges of tax-related information scheduled for 2028. Global Context CARF was introduced by the OECD in 2022

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Evicted on False Grounds? What Dubai Tenants Need to Know

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In Dubai, tenants are increasingly reporting evictions under the pretext of “family use”. While the law does allow landlords to reclaim property for personal or family occupation, it sets out strict conditions that must be followed. Unfortunately, some landlords misuse this provision, only to re-rent the property at a higher price once the tenant has

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Shareholders’ Resolutions: Your Legal Shield for Ownership, Transactions, and Tax Compliance in the UAE

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Why this matters now? Many UAE entities — particularly offshore companies in JAFZA, RAKICC, and other free zones — may have acquired foreign subsidiaries, entered multi-layered ownership structures, or restructured shareholding without formal, attested shareholder resolutions. With the UAE Corporate Tax Law (No. 47 of 2022), UBO disclosure requirements (Cabinet Resolution No. 58 of 2020),

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