The United Arab Emirates’ Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) published draft regulations in October 2019 governing cryptoassets, setting standards for a range of market participants. The regulations cover all aspects of the cryptoasset industry, such as...
Online shopping and delivery platforms have become the mainstay of the region, securing significant popularity among consumers with premium products and exclusive deals. These portals also present immense market opportunities. An insight into the legal framework...
Eversheds Sutherland writes about UAE’s ongoing commitment to combatting financial crime and protecting its economy. There is no doubt that the UAE’s focus on combatting financial crime has significantly increased over the last few years and...
Interim relief prior to starting arbitrations under the Federal Arbitration Law: a note on recent experiences by Chatura Randeniya of Afridi & Angell. Afridi & Angell was recently successful in obtaining interim orders from the Dubai...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to be the premier hub for Startups in MENA by 2030, writes Jean Abboud of BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates. One of the key strategic aims of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is to shift its oil-dependent economy to a knowledge-based...
Energy companies have to implement a long-term strategy to limit their greenhouse gas emissions to be a part of the climate change solution. Slava Kiryushin of DWF Middle East highlights practical considerations. Energy companies are coming...
Clyde & Co’s Rebecca Ford and Samantha Ellaby talk about key measures employers in the Middle East can follow to protect its workforce and business. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the...
An insight into what’s in store for legal professionals in 2020 by Saad Akhtar and Denise Hasircioglu of Michael Page Legal. As we look forward to the long-awaited EXPO 2020 this year, we are taking this...
Ahmed Zaki of Al Tamimi & Company writes about corporate offshore lending based on security agency structure and corporate guarantee in the UAE. Article 4 of Law No. (14) of 2008 (“Dubai Mortgage Law”) provides that...
The DWF (Middle East) LLP employment team take a closer look at the key changes and considerations in preparation for the introduction of the DIFC Employee Workplace Saving Scheme (“DEWS”), the DIFC default-qualifying scheme. The Dubai...
