Why mediate?
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Opinions
Transfer pricing essentials for UAE Groups
With the UAE’s rapid tax evolution, transfer pricing rules ensure fair corporate taxation. Malcolm Manekshaw of Alvarez & Marsal sheds light on these guidelines, tax certainty, incentives, and the system’s nuances. From the introduction of VAT...
Cyber insurance in the MENA region
A commentary featuring insights on the application of cyber insurance for organisations in the UAE and the MENA region from a legal, IT security and cyber underwriting perspective. In today’s interconnected world, Domino Day always seems...
Leading the future
Hiam Al Muhtadi, legal director, surveys the evolution of women’s rights in the United Arab Emirates focusing on legislative developments, policies and initiatives that are advancing empowerment of women. The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has made...
AI & data privacy in the Middle East
Moza Kudonu and Jack Fletcher share their thoughts on navigating ethical boundaries and challenges within the UAE’s AI Charter. Across the Middle East, many nations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence technologies to drive economic growth,...
AI, metaverse & the workplace
Sebina Noreen Malik offers a glimpse into the future of the workplace and how the metaverse could significantly impact the way we operate and perform at our organisations. We are now at the start of a digital...
The amicable route?
Katie McCann of Lowry Legal, a boutique family law firm, talks about the complexities of divorce for expats and business owners in the Middle East and the rise of pre-nuptial agreements in the UAE. The scenario...
Secure your legacy
Ajith Madhavan, managing partner of Ajith M Legal Consultancy, lists essential tips and considerations for crafting Wills in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is known for its tolerance and is home to over 200 nationalities,...
The Article 96 challenges
Hesham El-Samra of Taylor Wessing talks about key considerations in implementing Article 96 of UAE’s Narcotic Control Law on confiscation from travellers. The article provides an overview of the primary challenges in implementing Article 96 of...
Success fee arrangements in the UAE…how successful?
The Federal Decree No.34 of 2022 introduced changes to the legal position of success fees. Amr Bajamal, partner at NHB Legal, considers the current reality of fee arrangements in the light of the development and if...
