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New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

In the United Arab Emirates, 2024 and 2025 marked a significant turning point in the field of media and digital content regulation.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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WH Partners

Dubai Launches The First International Sports And Entertainment Free Zone At One Central: A Legal And Investment Perspective

Dubai Launches the First International Sports and Entertainment Free Zone at One Central – A Legal and Investment Perspective

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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BSA Law

Dubai Adds 'Sports And Entertainment' To Its Suite Of Free Zones

The Dubai government announced on 11 March that it is establishing a new International Sports and Entertainment Free Zone (ISEZA), which will serve as a dedicated...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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The Sovereign Group

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

For projects attending Token2049 in Dubai, understanding and complying with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's ("VARA") Marketing Regulations and Guidance ("Marketing Regulations") is essential.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Music To Our Ears: UAE Launches First Music Collective Society - EMRA

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Dubai's Gaming Shift: The Gaming Visa

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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WH Partners

Betting On Change: The UAE Rolls On New Regulator For Gaming Licences

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Understanding VPN Use In The UAE: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rubert & Partners

New Telemarketing Rules And Regulations In The UAE: A Comprehensive Guide To Fines And Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The Establishment Of The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA): A Transformation Of The Gaming Industry In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

阿联酋出台电话营销新规

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rouse

New Telemarketing Regulations Introduced In UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rouse

Gaming & Gambling In The UAE: Some Reflections

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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IMC Group

Parental Child Abduction Under UAE Law - MBC Interview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

7 Key Measures In Preventing Cybercrimes In The Banking Sector (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Things To Know About Inheritance In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

IT and Internet

Legal Consequences Under The UAE's Cybercrimes Law

A nation's reputation is crucial, and the UAE has implemented strong legislation to address these issues under the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 (cybercrimes law).

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Posting Google Reviews In The UAE: What You Need To Know

With the rise of digital platforms, consumers have the power to voice their opinions more freely than ever before.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Risks Of Photography And Technology Use: Navigating Privacy Laws Under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 Of 2021

In the modern era, new technological designs and innovations have been used to improve the quality of human life.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BSA Law

Photography And Legal Accountability | التصوير والمسائلة القانونية

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Combating Rumors And Cybercrimes

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Cybersecurity Laws In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Cyber Blackmail Is Increasing In The UAE: Learn How To Protect Yourself

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Web 3 & AI License: A Simplified Guide For Entrepreneurs & Advisors

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Cavenwell 3.0

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 02 May 2025 issued Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2025 (retrospectively effective from 1 June 2023).

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

Can Electronic Evidence Such As Email And Instant Messages Through WhatsApp Or Other Social Media Applications Be Used In Criminal Defamation Proceedings?

The UAE laws regarding crime against people, and particularly when such crimes are committed online are strict and aim to protect people from activities that could potentially harm the victim's reputation.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding VPN Use In The UAE: What You Need To Know

In this fast-growing digital world, many people depend on and use virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect online privacy and safety.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Telemarketing Rules And Regulations In The UAE: A Comprehensive Guide To Fines And Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

阿联酋出台电话营销新规

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rouse

Can You Use Whatsapp Messages As Evidence In UAE Courts? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

CrowdStrike Incident Prompts Overview Of UAE Cybersecurity Legislation

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

New Telemarketing Regulations Introduced In UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rouse

UAE Implements New Telemarketing Regulations To Protect Consumers And Enhance Market Integrity

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Al Kabban & Associates

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

In the United Arab Emirates, 2024 and 2025 marked a significant turning point in the field of media and digital content regulation.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Google's MiCA Ad Policy: A Misstep For Crypto Innovation?

Google's MiCA-aligned crypto ad policy favors large, licensed platforms and hardware wallet providers, marginalizing smaller startups...

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

For projects attending Token2049 in Dubai, understanding and complying with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's ("VARA") Marketing Regulations and Guidance ("Marketing Regulations") is essential.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Understanding The Regulations On The Marketing Of Virtual Assets And Related Activities

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Marketing Of Virtual Assets: Compliance And Best Practices When Promoting Tokens, Crypto, And Web3 Projects

United Arab Emirates Technology

Belisario Consulting & Legal

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

RP

Rubert & Partners

阿联酋出台电话营销新规

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Rouse

Brands Collaboration In The Spectrum Of IP In The GCC Countries

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

MiCA – Crossing The Rubicon For Cryptoasset Regulation In The EU

European Union Technology

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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Social Media

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

In the United Arab Emirates, 2024 and 2025 marked a significant turning point in the field of media and digital content regulation.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

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

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IMC Group

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

For projects attending Token2049 in Dubai, understanding and complying with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's ("VARA") Marketing Regulations and Guidance ("Marketing Regulations") is essential.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Exes' Online Excess: Making Defamatory Comments About Your Estranged Spouse On Social Media

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Electronic Evidence Such As Email And Instant Messages Through WhatsApp Or Other Social Media Applications Be Used In Criminal Defamation Proceedings?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

RP

Rubert & Partners

Social Media Influencer Regulations In Dubai And The UAE: Fines And License Requirements

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

Brand Protection In The Age Of Social Media

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

Preventing Rumour Spread: Legal Responsibility In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

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HKA

Influential Women In The Middle East: Inside The Hospitality Industry (Video)

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Clyde & Co

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