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Dubai Introduces New Law Regulating Shared Housing

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Executive Summary The issuance of Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 on the Regulation of Shared Housing represents a significant regulatory development within Dubai’s real estate governance structure. The Law introduces a formal licensing and registration regime for shared residential accommodation and establishes a Shared Accommodation Register under the supervision of the Dubai Land Department. […]

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Dubai introduces new building safety law mandating strict quality standards

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Dubai has introduced Law No. (3) of 2026 concerning the Quality and Safety of Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai, setting out a new framework aimed at improving safety standards and long-term maintenance of buildings across the emirate. The law will come into effect 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Under the

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Dubai introduces new Public Safety Law with fines of up to AED 2 million

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Introducing a new set of rules aimed at strengthening safety standards across public spaces in the emirate. The law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and will come into effect on 1 June 2026. The new law applies to a wide range of public venues and activities, including events, beaches,

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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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UAE Introduces New Child Digital Safety Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025

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In 2025, the UAE Government introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025 on Child Digital Safety, establishing, for the first time, a dedicated legal framework governing children’s protection in digital spaces. The law responds to the growing risks associated with children’s online activity, including exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, exploitation, and unsafe digital behaviour, and

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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 enacts landmark Media Regulation Law after 40 Years A transformative framework for digital content, AI, gaming, and online broadcasting

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Overview In a landmark legal development, the United Arab Emirates has enacted its first comprehensive media regulation law in over four decades, signalling a paradigm shift in the way the country regulates traditional and digital media. The Media Regulation Law and its accompanying Executive Regulations, announced at a press conference held by the UAE Media

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