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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Abhishek Nandan of FRA on navigating the complexities of data privacy compliance for litigation in the Gulf, through technological advances. The careful handling of personal data has become imperative with regard to the topic of litigation...
What are the key responsibilities of the Board of Directors in the banking sector? Gaby Samir El Hakim and Maha Alkhabbaz of the National Bank of Bahrain B.SC. lists obligations as set out in the CCL...
As the DFSA seeks market feedback on the DIFC Credit Fund Regime, Morgan Lewis analyses the proposed amendments to its Collective Investment Rules and the impact on the funds landscape. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)...
