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Commercial Gaming In The United Arab Emirates: Emerging Regulatory Framework And Market Structure

Few developments in recent commercial regulation history have garnered as much international interest as the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move toward formally establishing a legal and regulatory framework...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

UAE Civil Code Gambling Provisions Removed

The UAE's new Civil Transactions Law (civil code), issued under Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 (which takes effect on June 1, 2026), introduces a number of structural changes.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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

Traditionally, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a restrictive and prohibition-based approach towards gaming and gambling. Such activities were addressed primarily through the criminal law framework...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Gaming Industry Transformed: Everything You Need To Know About New Regulations (Video)

In this video, we cover everything you need to know about licensing, penalties, and how the UAE is staying ahead of global best practices in gaming regulations.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Commercial Gaming Opportunities In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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WH Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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IMC Group

Dubai's Gaming Shift: The Gaming Visa

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Gaming & Gambling In The UAE: Some Reflections

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

GCGRA's Team: Crafting The Future Of UAE Gaming

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) – New Era In Legal Gaming

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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BSA Law

Gaming: Are You Ready To Press Play?

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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KARM Legal Consultants

Game On! Legal Considerations For E-Gaming In The UAE: Investing

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

UAE Hiring And Expansion In 2026 Starts With Getting Immigration And Governance Right

Worldwide Immigration

IMC Group

National Anti Narcotics Authority (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Saudi Arabia Joins The Madrid System: Key Implications For Trade Mark Owners

United Arab Emirates IP

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Rouse

How To Select The Best CSP For Digital Assets In ADGM (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

Cavenwell Group

“NARCOTICS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS” Legal Consequences Of Drug Trafficking In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Game On! Legal Considerations For E-Gaming In The Uae: Legal Framework

Gaming is currently the most profitable form of entertainment in the world, with the industry split into mobile games, e-sports streaming, console purchases and more.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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