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Dubai’s new shared housing law

Dani French and Omar Jaroudi examine the new law, highlighting how a comprehensive regulatory framework is transforming co-living into a structured, investable asset class with clearer rules and oversight. Dubai has introduced a comprehensive statutory framework...

Onshore ‘without prejudice’ breakthroughs

Salah Al Blooshi, co-founder & managing partner of SAT & CO. takes a closer look at Dubai Cassation’s 2024 ruling and its ripple effect on litigation. For decades, lawyers before the onshore UAE courts have warned...

Sanctions risk in arbitration: Predictable, not exceptional

When sanctions disrupt arbitration, the problem is rarely unexpected. Ian Whitehurst, FCIArb of 33 Chambers, examines why exposure is often visible from the outset and what that means for strategy, enforcement and recovery. Sanctions are often...

Conflict-driven cyber risks: The GC’s role

As geopolitical conflict reshapes the cyber threat landscape, general counsel are being pushed to the front line — navigating disruption, regulatory scrutiny and rising pressure to protect operations, data and supply chains. The Middle East has...

Capital’s new corridor

Vinodh Kumar, resident partner of DSK Legal, examines how the India–UAE corridor is evolving into a strategic capital, trade and legal axis in an era of geopolitical realignment. One of the oldest rules in business remains...

Contracts in crisis

Subhojit Sadhu and Himanshu Chahar of CAM – Middle East review the legal principles governing the discharge of contractual obligations amid the ongoing West Asia war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The Strait of Hormuz...

Beyond arbitration: Real-world outcomes

While arbitration remains of central importance to resolving cross-border disputes, Ian Whitehurst, FCIArb of 33 Chancery Lane explains why high-risk, sanctions–exposed cases require a change in focus. Securing legal victory is increasingly no longer sufficient in...

What kind of person is your AI?

As AI agents gain discretion, organisations must assess trustworthiness, not just performance. Parker Hancock of Baker Botts examines model character and the new alignment ecosystem reshaping enterprise AI governance. When organisations hire employees for positions of...

Progress in practice

Yuen Phing Choo and Hannah Chima of Trowers & Hamlins on why diversity matters beyond International Women’s Day. They talk about how inclusion, allyship and transparent leadership build stronger, more diverse teams. International Women’s Day is...

Efficiency vs. fairness

Abubaker Karmustaji examines DIAC’s 2025 partnership with Jus Mundi, exploring how emerging AI research tools intersect with evidentiary integrity, procedural fairness and the practical pressures of expedited proceedings under Article 32. In June 2025, the Dubai...

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