
Organisations subject to the law should carry out a gap analysis of their current compliance position against the new requirements.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Alexander Hendry, and Lucy Tucker
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued its first
Organisations subject to the law should carry out a gap analysis of their current compliance position against the new requirements.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Alexander Hendry, and Lucy Tucker
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued its first…
The decision will likely provide comfort to businesses operating in the healthcare sector both in the UAE and globally.
By Brian A. Meenagh and Avinash Balendran
On 28 April 2021 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federal government issued Ministerial Decision…
The new legislation extends both the protections available to consumers, as well as the obligations applicable to e-commerce retailers.
By Brian A. Meenagh and Avinash Balendran
With its recent implementation of a new consumer protection law, the United Arab Emirates…
The updates are part of SAMA’s efforts to promote an innovation-based financial technology ecosystem in the KSA.
By Salman Al-Sudairi, Brian A. Meenagh, and Homam Khoshaim
Last month, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) issued an update to…
By Christopher Lester and Connie Leung
The Prescribed Company Regulations offer a more flexible incorporation and permitted purposes regime than its predecessor, the Special Purpose Company Regulations.
Prescribed Companies are a type of corporate vehicle available in the Dubai International…
Navigating the impact of the pandemic on technology contracting in preparation for a post-COVID-19 world.
By Brian Meenagh and Alexander Hendry*
A recent Latham.London blog post recommended five steps that customers should take when procuring technology and related services…
Understanding bankruptcy laws in the UAE and DIFC in the context of COVID-19-related financial pressures.
By Nomaan A. Raja and Aly Kassam
COVID-19 has already caused wide-scale disruption to numerous industries both locally and globally. Whilst efforts are underway to…
UAE Federal Cabinet approves Positive List of activities eligible for up to 100% foreign ownership.
By Christopher Lester and Connie Leung
WAM, the Emirates News Agency, reported on 2 July 2019 (the WAM Report) that the UAE Federal Cabinet has…
The DIFC guidelines provide practical guidance for DIFC-registered entities engaging in electronic direct marketing, including useful “dos” and “don’ts”.
By Brian A. Meenagh, Fiona M. Maclean, and Laura Holden
What Do DIFC-Registered Entities Need to Know?
In January…