United Arab Emirates: New Technology

Artificial intelligence is changing how legal work gets done. Here is what every legal professional needs to understand, and what the profession cannot afford to get wrong.

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism is developing a National Competition Platform that will use artificial intelligence to transform competition enforcement, potentially reducing merger review timelines to 15 days while automating antitrust investigations and exemption procedures.

As AI-generated artworks increasingly enter galleries, auctions, and private collections, traditional fine art insurers confront a fundamental challenge to their underwriting frameworks. Built on assumptions of human authorship, physical uniqueness, and clear provenance, existing insurance models are disrupted by AI-generated art's unique characteristics. The industry must now develop new approaches to address emerging risks around ownership, valuation, intellectual property liability, and technological dep

On 14 April 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved the launch of the government's first integrated "Regulatory Intelligence" ecosystem and established a dedicated Regulatory Intelligence Office...

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.

In the modern era, new technological designs and innovations have been used to improve the quality of human life. Life has become increasingly diverse with various modern tools, which are now considered

AI is playing a crucial role in this transformation, driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and creating new economic opportunities.

The Dubai government announced, on 29 April, the launch of a ‘Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence', which is designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.