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Dubai Customs Instalment Facilitation Deadline
Dubai Customs has introduced a temporary instalment facilitation for customs duties on import declarations, with a critical deadline of 30 September 2026 for eligible companies to submit applications. This measure reflects the government's commitment to supporting businesses in managing their financial obligations while maintaining compliance with customs regulations. Companies are strongly advised to act promptly, verify their eligibility, and ensure strict adherence to approved payment schedules to avoid
United Arab Emirates International
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ADG Legal
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International Extradition Explained: UAE & Ireland (Video)
Dr. Hassan Elhais examines the legal framework governing international extradition between the UAE and Ireland, exploring how cross-border extradition requests are processed and the procedural complexities that arise when two jurisdictions seek to transfer individuals for prosecution or sentencing. The discussion addresses the bilateral considerations and legal standards that shape extradition outcomes.
United Arab Emirates International
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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A Guide To Red Notices And International Warrants
INTERPOL Red Notices can severely restrict international travel, freeze banking accounts, and damage professional reputation across 196 member countries. Understanding constitutional violations under Articles 2 and 3 provides crucial defense grounds for challenging these international alerts through the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files, with specialized legal representation essential for navigating this complex process.
United Arab Emirates International
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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Foreign Direct Investment In A Shifting MENA Landscape: Legal Considerations For Investors Across Iraq And The UAE
Recent developments across the MENA region have fundamentally altered the operating environment for foreign direct investment, particularly in Iraq and the UAE. While significant opportunities remain in energy, infrastructure, and logistics, investors now face greater variability in how projects are structured, executed, and enforced.
United Arab Emirates International
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Salt & Associates
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International Courts & Tribunals

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Dubai Court Allows Fresh Divorce Claim Despite Overseas Ruling
Dubai's highest court has ruled that a wife may file a fresh divorce-for-harm case in the UAE even after an earlier claim abroad was dismissed, provided she can prove the harm continued or reoccurred. The landmark judgment clarifies that previous dismissals in foreign courts do not automatically bar new claims in Dubai when ongoing or renewed marital harm can be demonstrated with supporting evidence.
United Arab Emirates Family
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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International Extradition Explained: UAE & Ireland (Video)
Dr. Hassan Elhais examines the legal framework governing international extradition between the UAE and Ireland, exploring how cross-border extradition requests are processed and the procedural complexities that arise when two jurisdictions seek to transfer individuals for prosecution or sentencing. The discussion addresses the bilateral considerations and legal standards that shape extradition outcomes.
United Arab Emirates International
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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Interpol Arrests In The UAE: Can You Be Arrested For A Crime Committed Abroad?
An individual wanted in another country may be stopped, detained and referred to the Public Prosecution in the UAE, notwithstanding that the alleged offence was committed elsewhere. What follows, however, is not a handover at the airport. It is a judicial process governed by Federal Law No. (39) of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters...
United Arab Emirates Criminal
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MIO Law Firm
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International Trade & Investment

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Dubai Customs Instalment Facilitation Deadline
Dubai Customs has introduced a temporary instalment facilitation for customs duties on import declarations, with a critical deadline of 30 September 2026 for eligible companies to submit applications. This measure reflects the government's commitment to supporting businesses in managing their financial obligations while maintaining compliance with customs regulations. Companies are strongly advised to act promptly, verify their eligibility, and ensure strict adherence to approved payment schedules to avoid
United Arab Emirates International
AL
ADG Legal
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Cheers! UAE Opens The Door To Trade Mark Registration For Alcoholic Beverages
The United Arab Emirates has lifted its longstanding restrictions on trade mark applications for alcoholic beverages, marking a significant shift in intellectual property policy. This development opens new opportunities for brand owners in the beverages and hospitality sectors to secure direct protection for their alcohol brands and products. The change aligns the UAE more closely with international classification standards and follows similar reforms recently implemented by Qatar.
United Arab Emirates IP
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Boult Wade Tennant
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Moving Up The Country Ladder: Commerce Provides Enhanced Favorable Export Controls Treatment For UAE
The U.S. Department of Commerce has reclassified the United Arab Emirates under export control regulations, moving it from a restricted category to a trusted partner designation. This significant policy shift affects how American companies can export advanced computing items and dual-use technologies to UAE entities, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector.
United Arab Emirates International
AP
Arnold & Porter
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Department Of Commerce Upgrades The UAE To Favorable Export Control Status Under The EAR
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule significantly upgrading the export control status of the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations. This regulatory change recognizes the UAE as a U.S. Major Defense Partner and facilitates its secure access to certain sensitive items, including advanced computing technology and missile systems, through enhanced favorable treatment and new license exceptions.
United Arab Emirates International
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Steptoe LLP
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BIS Upgrades The UAE From Country Group D To Country Group A Under The EAR, Allowing Increased Trade In Advanced Computing And Defense Items
On July 14, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule “Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations” (Final Rule) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774) to significantly improve the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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