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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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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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
Expatriates who own property, bank accounts, businesses, or other assets in the UAE often wonder: what happens if they die without a will or without identifiable heirs? The UAE has updated its civil law to make this much clearer, giving expats and their families greater certainty about how their property is handled after death. What
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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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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
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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Introduction In a significant step toward strengthening public health protection, the Government of Dubai has enacted Law No. (5) of 2025 on Public Health. The law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. It establishes a comprehensive legal framework
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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
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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