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Dubai’s Derivatives Framework: VARA Is Now Open For Crypto Futures, Perps, Options And CFDs

On 31 March 2026, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (“VARA”) published Part V of the Exchange Services Rulebook, formally codifying the regulatory framework for Exchange Traded Derivative (“ETD”) Services.

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

From SCA To CMA – More Than Just A Rebrand

The publication in the Official Gazette of the UAE on January 1, 2026, brought into effect significant changes to the regulatory landscape in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Finance

D

Dechert

When Code Becomes Conduct: What The Tornado Cash Verdict Means For Defi

Roman Storm was convicted only for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, with the jury split on money laundering and sanctions charges.

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) signed a strategic partnership in August to align regulatory frameworks for virtual assets across the country.

United Arab Emirates Technology

TS

The Sovereign Group

Modernising Supervision – The UAE's 2025 New Banking Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Nullity Of Interest In Murabaha Contracts: A Legal Study In Light Of UAE Court Of Cassation Judgment No. 9/2025

United Arab Emirates Finance

HA

HAS Law Firm

On-Chain And Enforceable: The SCA's Tokenization Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Bridging Worlds: Real-World Assets And The Future Of Decentralised Finance

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

UAE Tax Updates (April, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

True Sale Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Navigating Netting Law – Legal Insights From Across MEN

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Regulatory Framework For Offering Structured Products In The UAE: Recent Updates

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Stablecoin Frameworks In Queue: The US Approach To Regulating Stablecoin Issuers

Worldwide Finance

TLP Advisors

Security In Code, Compliance In Law: SCA's New Era For Tokenised Assets In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Setting Up A Company In The UAE: Mainland Or Free Zone? A Legal And Commercial Comparison

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

DIFC Licensing Categories (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

CA

Cavenwell Group

DIFC's New Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regime: What It Is, Why It Matters, And When To Use It

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

SCA And VARA Enter Into A Cooperation Agreement

In September 2024, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) signed a cooperation agreement...

United Arab Emirates Finance

HP

Hadef & Partners

SCA Decision On The Regulation Of SPVs

The Securities and Commodities Authority issued Decision No.25/RM/2024 on the Regulation of Special Purpose Vehicles on 19 July 2024 (the Decision). The Decision, which applies "onshore" UAE...

United Arab Emirates Finance

HP

Hadef & Partners

Synopsis Of The New Corporate Tax Guide For Free Zone Person

On 9 December 2022, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) released the UAE Corporate Tax (CT) law, which is applicable from the financial year commencing on or after 1 June 2023.

United Arab Emirates Tax

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Capital Markets – Walkers (Dubai) 2023 Recap

With 2023 now firmly behind us, Walkers' Dubai based capital markets team discuss the year's key transactions and the upcoming trend expectations for 2024.

United Arab Emirates Finance

W

Walkers

Marketing Investment Funds Into The UAE - 2023 Update

United Arab Emirates Finance

GW

Gowling WLG

The Multi-Sector Fuel Dilemma

United Arab Emirates Energy

B

Bracewell

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

United Arab Emirates Environment

BA

BSA Law

Offshore Centers Update: Q3 Sukuk Activity And Launch Of Shariah Compliant Funds

Worldwide Commercial

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Maples Group

The ADGM Enhances Its Capital Markets Framework, With A Focus On Sustainable Finance And Commodities

United Arab Emirates Finance

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

How To Start A Forex Trading Company In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Finance

OL

Oneworld Ltd

ESG Trend Continues For 2022 Sukuk Issuance Using Offshore Centers

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

Have SPAC Listings Hit ‘The Wall'?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

The UAE's New SCA Licensing Regime

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

SPACs – What's The Hype?

United Arab Emirates Finance

H

Hassans

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

Have SPAC Listings Hit ‘The Wall'?

SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, have been the subject of a drastic surge where they emerged as the preferred route for public fund-raising in 2020.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

The UAE's New SCA Licensing Regime

In 2020, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), which is the UAE's financial and capital markets regular, published a draft new rulebook on financial activities regulated by the SCA.

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

SPACs – What's The Hype?

An acronym for "special purpose acquisition company", SPACs seem to be the new investment craze among music artists and sports figures.

United Arab Emirates Finance

H

Hassans

Change Of Options For Changing Times

United Arab Emirates Commercial

FC

Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy LLC

Hedging Strategies For Electricity And Energy Contracts

The worldwide establishment of the power markets is primarily due to the global restructuring and reorganisation of the electricity and other energy supply market

United Arab Emirates Energy

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STA Law Firm

UAE To Investigate Establishing A Single Financial Services Regulator

The UAE has established a committee to investigate the potential merger of the Insurance Authority into the Securities and Commodities Authority, to form a single financial services regulator.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CC

Clyde & Co

Overview: UAE Netting Law

As announced by the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") on 14 December 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has enacted the DIFC

United Arab Emirates Finance

S

STA Law Firm

UAE Corporates Use Offshore SPVs For Sukuk Issuance

Manuela Belmontes discusses how UAE-based corporates are raising capital through the Islamic capital markets and doing so using offshore SPVs.

United Arab Emirates Finance

MG

Maples Group

Trademark Law And The Requirement Of Protection Of ‘Geographical Indication' In The UAE

United Arab Emirates IP

S

STA Law Firm

The Diamond Industry In UAE

United Arab Emirates International

OL

Oneworld Ltd

Middle East Legal Insight: UAE Netting Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

UAE Federal Netting Law

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

CC

Clyde & Co

The Introduction Of A New Licence By The SCA

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

ADGM Issues Guidelines Regarding Initial Coin Or Token Offerings

United Arab Emirates Finance

S

STA Law Firm

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre – An Attractive Option For A Free Zone Set Up

United Arab Emirates Finance

AL

ANDERS LEGAL CONSULTANCY

Providing Brokerage Services In Commodities In The UAE: Futures And Derivatives Trading

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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