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Health Insurance in Dubai: The Highlights

As per the new law, health insurance has become mandatory for citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai. the Oath takes a quick look at the contents.  There’s been much excitement and discussion in the air following...

Full Steam Ahead…

United Arab Emirates  A YEAR OF FLUX  While the UAE economy is enjoying a period of tremendous stability, I anticipate 2014 will be a year of flux for the country’s legal profession, with two forces coming...

GENERAL COUNSELS At work and after hours

The region’s top in-house counsels share their ‘best practice’ tips on how to be productive and stay proactive. And in a first for the Oath, we focus on what interests them outside of work.  BE TECH-SAVVY ...

What’s trending in the ME job market?

The newly-released 2014 Robert Half Salary Guide outlines the remuneration and recruitments trends of the Middle East job market. Mark Hughes, senior recruiting manager of Robert Half Legal shares the highlights of the annual report.  YOUR...

An Efficient Business Succession Plan

Comprehensive succession planning is essential to carry on the legacy of a thriving business entity. Tony Pursall and Alex Way of Maples and Calder on the rules followed in the popular offshore jurisdictions of the BVI...

M&A in KSA – The Shari’ah Way

What are the legal issues involved in applying Shari’ah principles in M&A transactions in Saudi Arabia? Tribonian Law Advisors offers a thorough analysis and suggests possible measures to address these concerns.  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

The Value of Trademarks

With top trademarks around the world being valued at billions of dollars, it’s only natural that companies employ best practices to protect their brand from unauthorised infringement. Theuns van de Merwe of Cedar White Bradley adeptly...

Guernsey Image Rights lure EPL elite

The Island of Guernsey remains the only jurisdiction in the world to offer its own image rights legislation and register. Fiona Le Poidevin, chief executive of Guernsey Finance, shares her expertise on the unique concept of...

NAVIGATING THE QATAR MAJOR PROJECTS MARKET

With the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup less than a decade away, all eyes are on Qatar’s booming construction industry. James Bremen and Mark Veitch of Herbert Smith Freehills share their insight on ‘managing common issues...

Catching cargo in the UAE

Ince & Co’s Graham Crane and Alexandra Bailey offer a case in point highlighting significant clauses of the UAE Maritime law by reviewing a recent judgment on the attachment of a high value cargo on board...

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