India-UAE trade flourishes, but there is a gap in legal reciprocity for UAE-seated arbitration awards. Sachin Kerur and Alison Eslick of Reed Smith urge India to recognise the UAE as a reciprocal territory for enforcement. India...
Ruby Hamid of Ashurst examines the use of AI in Investigations. Building on decades of e-discovery experience, AI is providing new tools and techniques to save time and reduce costs. The rise of generative AI has...
There’s no doubt that intellectual property protections empower creators, drive innovation and shape a fairer, more vibrant global music industry. Althea Edwina Rozario explores how music and IP are deeply intertwined. Almost everyone connects with music,...
Court-appointed experts play a growing role in UAE, Majid Al Kabban talks about their expanding role, the risks and challenges in the current model and offers suggestion for reform to balance efficiency, justice and investor confidence....
Business in the Middle East cannot ignore the ESG shift. As regulations tighten both globally and regionally, companies must adapt to new rules, manage risks and seize opportunities for sustainable growth, writes Dr. Wendy Dobson of...
Marco Boldini of BonelliErede shares his thoughts on the rise of fintech in the country: enabling cross-border payment solutions without compromising on compliance and how legal advisors can support new startups. The UAE is shaping up...
The United States’ new federal framework for payment stablecoins sets new standards and signals a transformative shift in digital asset oversight and market accountability. An analysis by Baker & McKenzie. On July 18, 2025, President Trump...
In the UAE’s vibrant startup ecosystem, incentive-based compensation is redefining how companies attract and retain top talent. Karm Legal Consultants offer expert legal insights on factors to consider while designing employee benefits. Beyond a fixed salary,...
As Saudi Arabia’s franchising sector booms under Vision 2030, tailored dispute resolution mechanisms, particularly arbitration, emerge as essential tools for safeguarding franchise relationships and resolving conflicts swiftly and effectively, writes Fahad S. Alieyari. The economy of...
Despite early promise, Islamic securitisation in the UK remains limited. Norton Rose Fulbright explores the structural, regulatory and market dynamics shaping its evolution and what reforms could unlock its long-anticipated potential. Islamic securitisation in the UK...
