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The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

AML Compliance For Crypto Businesses In UAE: A Strategic Imperative For VASPs

As the UAE positions itself as a global hub for innovation and digital assets, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance has become a cornerstone for trust and sustainability in crypto-related financial services...

United Arab Emirates Government

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Establishes National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing the National Media Authority (NMA) as a federal public entity affiliated with the UAE Cabinet.

United Arab Emirates Government

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Money Laundering Offense Under The New Law: Criminal Model And Penalties

The Money Laundering offence is considered one of the most prominent while collar crimes that undermines the integrity of the financial system and impacts the reputation of the state and the stability of its economy.

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

United Arab Emirates Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

European Commission Removes Gibraltar And The UAE From 'High-risk' List

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Copyright And Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Human Authorship In The MENA Region And Beyond

United Arab Emirates IP

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

DIFC AI And Innovation Licences: What Founders Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

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Inward/ Foreign Investment

Welcome to the October edition of Law Update. This month, our sector focus turns to Africa and Asia—two regions that are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the global economy...

United Arab Emirates Government

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC And ADGM Rules On Change Of Control In Financial Regulated Businesses

The DIFC and ADGM have each developed robust frameworks governing changes of control in financial regulated businesses.

United Arab Emirates Finance

BF

BREMER LF WLL

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

Learn about the Federal Law No (5) of 1985 called the Civil Transactions Law, Contractual commitments in form and context shall be governed by the law of the State where the common residence of the contracting parties is located.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Changes In Criminal And Civil Laws Boost UAE's Ambitious Vision (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

United Arab Emirates Immigration

IM

IMC Group

2023: Doing Business In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Strategy

WL

World Law Group

A Navigation Of The Regulation Of Free Zone Entities Operating Within Dubai Mainland

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

Timely Decision By Dubai Government To Expand Freehold Areas Creating New Joint Venture Opportunities

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Property Conveyancing In Abu Dhabi: A Specialist's Comprehensive Legal Analysis

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

RAALC

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Establishes National Media Authority

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing the National Media Authority (NMA) as a federal public entity affiliated with the UAE Cabinet.

United Arab Emirates Government

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Commercial Agency: Terminating Legacy Arrangements

The UAE's commercial agency regime has gone through significant reform, including the Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies, effective 15 June 2023.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Can A Child Report Abusive Parents To The Police?

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The UAE's New Abortion Law: A Comprehensive Overview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Adoption: Regulations, Procedures, And Eligibility (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

The UAE's second National Risk Assessment, published in April 2025, identifies virtual assets as a high-risk sector alongside banking, real estate, and precious metals.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Federal Decree By Law No. (10) Of 2025 Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, And Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Proliferation Financing

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has enacted Federal Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 (the "2025 AML Law") to modernise its legal architecture on anti-money laundering ("AML"), counter-terrorism financing ("CTF") and proliferation financing ("PF").

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

The Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 ("New AML Law") was issued on 30 September 2025 and came into effect on 14 October 2025.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

From FAFT Grey List To Vara Compliance: How The UAE Strengthened Its AML/CFT Framework For A Digital Future

United Arab Emirates Government

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

European Commission Removes Gibraltar And The UAE From 'High-risk' List

United Arab Emirates Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Dubai Law No. 7 Of 2025: Regulatory Shifts In The Contracting Sector

Dubai has recently introduced Law No. 7 of 2025 ("the Law"), aimed at restructuring the regulation and management of construction and contracting activities across the Emirate.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector With New Law To Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need To Know

Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

The growing digitization of commerce and government services in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has necessitated the development of robust legal frameworks to support electronic signatures and digital trust services.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

Melento

Dubai Introduces A New Law For The Protection Of The Emblems Of The Emirate Of Dubai And The Government Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Free Zones vs Mainland Businesses In The UAE: A Guide For Investors

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RP

Rubert & Partners

UAE Launches New Comprehensive Legislation Platform And Approves Law Enforcement Index

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

Mining Project Delivery: What Do You Need To Consider?

United Arab Emirates Energy

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

The UAE's Removal From FATF Grey List: A Victory Of Public-Private Partnership And Promising Economic Prospects

United Arab Emirates Compliance

BA

BSA Law

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Latest Videos

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Key Laws That Combat Money Laundering And Terrorism Financing In UAE Business (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Non-Compliance In AML/CFT Rules: Company Fined For AED 1.2 Million (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Ensuring Transparency: The Significance Of UAE's Updated Procurement Laws (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Does The Law Say Regarding The Sale Of Assets Owned By Foreigners? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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