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Legal Article: Law No. 7 Of 2025 On The Regulation Of Contracting Activities In The Emirate Of Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 7 of 2025 regarding the regulation of contracting activities in the Emirate of Dubai, as part of the Government of Dubai's ongoing efforts to enhance the legislative framework of vital economic sectors, in line with and continuing Dubai's pioneering vision and its commitment to exceeding global best practices.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

The UAE's Legal Framework For LPG Trading And Regulation

Liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") is a fuel gas composed of a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, primarily including propane, propylene, butylene, isobutane, and n-butane.

United Arab Emirates Environment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Unlocking The Potential Of Plant Variety Rights In The UAE

One of the lesser known, but fastest growing (no pun intended!) IP rights are Plant Variety Rights (PVRs).

United Arab Emirates IP

GW

Gowling WLG

Introducing The UAE's Blue Residence Permit: A Legal Framework For Environmental Pioneers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead the way in sustainability and innovation with the introduction of the Blue Residence Permit—a pioneering visa designed...

United Arab Emirates Environment

BA

BSA Law

Protecting The Ecosystem: Penalties For Property Destruction And Animal Abuse Under The UAE Penal Code

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

A Price Review Clause For A Buyer May Give Flexibility To LNG Sale And Purchase Contracts – Part I

United Arab Emirates Energy

KL

KN Legal

Charting The Future: UAE Consensus In The Aftermath Of COP28

Worldwide Energy

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Templars

Key Takeaways From COP28

United Arab Emirates Energy

KM

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Climate Complaints And Human Rights Mechanisms – The Importance Of Due Diligence

United Arab Emirates Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

COP28 - December 13, 2023 Recap

United Arab Emirates Environment

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Environmental Sustainability And Innovation In The Light Of UAE's COP28

United Arab Emirates Environment

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Previewing COP28: Opportunities, Challenges And Anticipated Outcomes

Worldwide Environment

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

UAE On The Road To COP28

United Arab Emirates Environment

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

Unveiling The Green Facade: Comparing FTSE100s And MENA's Progress In Climate Transition Planning

United Arab Emirates Environment

BA

BSA Law

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Intellectual Property Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates IP

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Human Trafficking Laws In The UAE | Legal Overview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Smell And Sound: Non-Conventional Trade Marks

United Arab Emirates IP

HP

Hadef & Partners

UAE Property Law: Key Conditions For Buying Property In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Turning The Tide On Greenwashing In 2023

As companies worldwide trumpet their ESG credentials and pledge net zero, many are failing to make good on their promises. Corporate greenwashing is rife...

United Arab Emirates Environment

BA

BSA Law

ESG Trend Continues For 2022 Sukuk Issuance Using Offshore Centers

Fitch Ratings and Refinitiv, among others, predict continued growth in Sukuk transactions in 2022, following a solid 2021 in which global outstanding Sukuk reached over US$700 billion (as reported by Fitch).

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

ESG Sukuk: A Next Step In The Evolution Of The Global Sukuk Market

In recent years, the relevance and growth of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in investments has captured the attention of the global business community.

United Arab Emirates Finance

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The EU Is Defining Green Business – Now It Has Social Factors In Its Sights

Brussels considers extending the Taxonomy Regulation to include social objectives like human rights. The implications – and complications – are huge...

European Union Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Waiving Of Fees Related To Plant Varieties Protection In The UAE

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage

United Arab Emirates Environment

FC

Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy LLC

Plant Varieties Protection In The UAE

United Arab Emirates IP

BA

BSA Law

UAE Discussing Passing Federal Climate Change Regulation

United Arab Emirates Environment

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STA Law Firm

UK Environmental Protection Bill Sees Progress

United Arab Emirates Environment

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STA Law Firm

Outer Space Law And Treaties

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

Abu Dhabi To Introduce Spearfishing Regulations

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Introducing New Regulation Relating To Owning Dangerous Animals

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Regulation Concerning Import And Re-Export Of Sharks Meat

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Recycled Materials In Construction Regulation

United Arab Emirates Environment

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STA Law Firm

Abu Dhabi To Introduce Spearfishing Regulations

Fishing is an industry that is of great importance in the UAE. For many years, fishing has occurred on a commercial scale ...

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Introducing New Regulation Relating To Owning Dangerous Animals

The UAE is seen by many as being a land of wealth and glamour. People visit from around the world to take in the sites and experience the luxury,

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Regulation Concerning Import And Re-Export Of Sharks Meat

Shark meat is considered a delicacy in certain countries around the world. However, at the same time, there are numerous species of sharks which have received the category of endangered

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Recycled Materials In Construction Regulation

The UAE is globally renowned for its construction projects and some of the grandest, most ambitious and unique architectural achievements ...

United Arab Emirates Environment

S

STA Law Firm

Protection Of Plant Varieties

United Arab Emirates IP

S

STA Law Firm

New Plant Varieties Law in the United Arab Emirates

In a new development to the Intellectual Property system in the United Arab Emirates, a new federal law in respect of the protection of plant varieties and plant breeders’ rights has recently been issued. Law No. (17) of 2009 entered into force on January 14th, 2010.

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Environmental Laws in Abu Dhabi

It has long been a policy of the Abu Dhabi and UAE governments to protect the environment and several significant laws and regulations have been passed with that objective in mind.

United Arab Emirates Environment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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