United Arab Emirates: Environmental Law

Many authorities have powers to compulsorily acquire land, in connection with development projects that are being brought forward in the public interest.

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.

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.

The recent news of Financial Times Stock Exchange ("FTSE") 100 companies failing on credible climate transition plan has wider implications in the context of the current environmental...

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

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).

On 30 March 2012, the second version of the Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) was launched in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In this update we take a look at the early days of EHSMS, the changes that have been recently introduced, and some issues EHSMS may face in the future, as it is adopted by entities in Abu Dhabi.

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.

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.