Middle East: Technology

What is the general regulatory environment for digital assets in UAE?

The DFSA has issued Consultation Paper 168 ("CP 168") proposing material enhancements to the DIFC crypto token framework. The headline change is a positive move away from the DFSA...

Dubai has positioned itself as a global hub for virtual asset businesses, offering a clear regulatory regime under the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ("VARA").

On 17 February 2025, the Communications and Media Commission ("CMC") of Iraq formally issued the Framework Regulations for Digital Platforms and Services ("FDP").

The United Arab Emirates has witnessed rapid development in its digital infrastructure and smart transformation, with technology becoming an integral part of both individual and institutional life.

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.

The law, more than almost any other profession, defines itself by restraint. Lawyers are taught from their earliest days that stability matters more than novelty; that continuity...

The French data protection authority ("CNIL") has issued several guidelines, each clarifying different aspects of how the GDPR applies to AI development.

On 28 August 2025, Anthropic revised its Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy for its Claude Free, Pro, and Max programs. Per the updated terms, unless users opt out all future chats and coding sessions may now be stored for up to five years and used to train Claude's models.