United Arab Emirates: Technology

A patient sitting in a waiting room hands over an Emirates ID and a file of medical history. It feels routine, but in that moment they are trusting the hospital with something more valuable than money.

Article 52 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2021 aims to prevent the spread of false, malicious, or misleading information that challenges officially announced news, disturbs public peace, threatens people, or harms public interest, the national economy, public order, or public health...

In the age of the internet, where communication and interaction occur digitally, the frequency of online threats and cybercrimes has become a growing concern for governments worldwide.

The UAE has long positioned itself as a global hub for innovation, and its judicial system is no exception. With the adoption of digital platforms, smart courts, and electronic filing systems...

Marina El Hachem on Dubai Eye: Legal Risks of AI in the Workplace.

Please note that the below is intended to be an illustrative commentary and not to constitute legal advice. The amendments to the VARA Rulebooks...

On 9 September 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) released Consultation Paper No. 9 of 2025...

The regulation applies strictly to tokenised securities and derivatives, excluding most virtual assets and real-world assets (RWAs) unless structured as securities.

As crypto wealth continues to scale to unprecedented levels, a once niche question is now a critical one: Can I put my crypto in a trust or foundation? The short answer is yes...