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Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

The UAE has issued a new civil defence law which is governed by federal decree-law No. (35) of 2024 on the reorganization of the civil defence authority.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulatory Compliance Of Multi-Chain Wallet Tracking Solutions: Navigating AML/KYC In A Cross-Chain World

Wallet tracking solutions monitor wallet activity across multiple blockchains, linking addresses to real-world entities and identifying suspicious patterns.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

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

On March 3, 2025, the Dubai Executive Council released Decision No. 11/2025 (the "Decision"), which introduces new regulations for free zone entities...

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

UAE & Singapore: Advancing AML/CFT Standards For Financial Integrity

Singapore has introduced new AML/CFT regulations for Market Operators, while the UAE continues to enforce a broader framework covering financial institutions, DNFBPs, and VASPs.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

The Critical Role And Legal Necessity Of Compliance Officers In AML Frameworks In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

RAALC

Repeal Of Anti-Fronting Law: The UAE Continues To Optimize Its Reputation As An Investor Friendly Destination

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

Obtaining UAE Nationality By Birth: Key Insights

United Arab Emirates Government

RP

Rubert & Partners

Can UAE Residents Keep Exotic Animals At Home?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Investment Landscape In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Government

LG

Lansky, Ganzger, Goeth & Partner

Regulations And Restrictions On Carrying Cash, Jewellery, And Alcohol While Traveling In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Strengthens AML And CFT Framework With New Federal Decree-Law

United Arab Emirates Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Further Enhancements To AML Governance In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

HP

Hadef & Partners

UAE Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Key Updates And Amendments

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Approval Of AED Stablecoin: A New Milestone For The UAE's Digital Finance Ecosystem

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Support In Bidding For A Major Construction Project In India

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Nexdigm UAE

Why The UAE Is The Top Safe Haven For Asian Family Offices And Wealth (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

CA

Cavenwell Group

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Inward/ Foreign Investment

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

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have expanded the Golden Visa program, now offering 10-year residency to yacht owners and skilled professionals, including nurses, content creators, gaming experts, and educators.

United Arab Emirates Immigration

IM

IMC Group

2023: Doing Business In The United Arab Emirates

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?

United Arab Emirates Strategy

WL

World Law Group

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

On March 3, 2025, the Dubai Executive Council released Decision No. 11/2025 (the "Decision"), which introduces new regulations for free zone entities...

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

Repeal Of Anti-Fronting Law: The UAE Continues To Optimize Its Reputation As An Investor Friendly Destination

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

Investment Landscape In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Government

LG

Lansky, Ganzger, Goeth & Partner

Import Restrictions And Commercial Agency Disputes: How The Uae Is Levelling The Playing Field

United Arab Emirates International

HP

Hadef & Partners

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

HL

Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

The UAE has issued a new civil defence law which is governed by federal decree-law No. (35) of 2024 on the reorganization of the civil defence authority.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

On March 3, 2025, the Dubai Executive Council released Decision No. 11/2025 (the "Decision"), which introduces new regulations for free zone entities...

United Arab Emirates Government

BLK Partners

Obtaining UAE Nationality By Birth: Key Insights

Nationality by birth is a crucial aspect of the legal framework governing citizenship in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For many families living in the UAE, understanding...

United Arab Emirates Government

RP

Rubert & Partners

Can UAE Residents Keep Exotic Animals At Home?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Resolving A Jurisdictional Conflict In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

UAE Expands Legal Grounds For Abortion With New Resolution

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

UAE Launches New Comprehensive Legislation Platform And Approves Law Enforcement Index

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

UAE Liberalizes Abortion Laws: Key Changes And New Permissible Cases

United Arab Emirates Government

LY

LYLaw

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Understanding The New Civil Defence Authority And Its Regulations

The UAE has issued a new civil defence law which is governed by federal decree-law No. (35) of 2024 on the reorganization of the civil defence authority.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulations And Restrictions On Carrying Cash, Jewellery, And Alcohol While Traveling In The UAE

Travelling to the UAE requires awareness of specific customs rules and regulations regarding cash, jewellery, and alcohol to ensure a smooth travel experience.

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Further Enhancements To AML Governance In The UAE

On 29 July 2024, the Federal Decree-Law No. (7) of 2024 Amending Certain Provisions of Federal Decree Law-No. (20) of 2018 Concerning Countering Money Laundering Crimes...

United Arab Emirates Government

HP

Hadef & Partners

UAE Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Forms New Committees To Fight Financial Crime

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

UAE Removed From The FATF's Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

HL

Hogan Lovells (Middle East) LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Regulating Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Comprehensive Guide

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The UAE Welcomes Its Removal From The FATF Grey List

United Arab Emirates Government

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills

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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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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

The set up a company in the UAE is a smart move for a number of logistical, repetitional and tax reasons.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RP

Rubert & Partners

UAE Launches New Comprehensive Legislation Platform And Approves Law Enforcement Index

In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and accessibility in the legal landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced an integrated legislation platform...

United Arab Emirates Government

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

Mining Project Delivery: What Do You Need To Consider?

Cost overruns and delays have become the norm on mining projects with 80 per cent of mining projects completed late and over budget by an average of 43% (McKinsey). Anecdotal evidence suggests...

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

Embracing Change: Evolving Opportunities In The Facilities Management Industry

United Arab Emirates Strategy

CH

Crowe

Gowling WLG In The Gulf: The Mena Water Sector, Awash With Opportunities (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Finance

GW

Gowling WLG

Refusing To Provide A Drug Test Sample Will Lead To Hefty Fines And Imprisonment

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The KSA Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program

United Arab Emirates Government

BA

BSA Law

What You Need To Know About Public Procurement For Terminals And Ports In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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