The UAE’s collaborative approach to combat cybercrime: A closer look at the proactive strategy
The UAE Cyber Security Council, formed in November 2020, is responsible for developing and overseeing a cyber security strategy that promotes a secure and resilient cyber infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.
From Foundations to the Future: Dubai’s Journey
Later this month, my colleagues and I will be participating in the Legal 500 Middle East Corporate, Commercial and M&A Summit 2023. The event will feature A panel of private practice lawyers and in-house counsels who will discuss some of the current hot topics in corporate/commercial law in the UAE, including the introduction of Corporate …
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Navigating Regulatory Landscapes for Tokenized Assets in the UAE: Best Practices and Emerging Trends
Tokenized assets, more commonly known as digital securities or security tokens, have become increasingly popular as a means of raising capital and providing investment opportunities. They are digital representations of real-world assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities, that are recorded on a blockchain. The tokenization process allows for the creation of fractional …
Expedited Procedure under the ICC Arbitration Rules
During the virtual launch of the Centenary of the International Court of Arbitration on January 19 2023, arbitration practitioners and users were reminded of the mission of the ICC Court’s mission “to provide access to justice and the rule of law to everyone, every day, everywhere.”
Coping with Allegations of Medical Malpractice in UAE- A Defence Lawyer’s Perspective
Over two decades ago, an American psychiatrist at the University of Illinois, School of Medicine published an article [1] (“the Article”) on how physicians react to accusations of medical malpractice and suggested a range of strategies that they can use to diminish the emotional disequilibrium that accompanies this experience. Dr Charles’ findings were based upon …
The Jewel in the Crown- The Supreme Committee of Medical Liability – Breaking the Log-jam.
Federal Decree No 4 of 2016 and Cabinet Resolution No 40 of 2019 (‘the New Law’) are key pieces of legislation which lead to a seismic shift in how medical malpractice claims are dealt with in the United Arab Emirates.
Corporate Tax in the UAE: How may this affect your business?
The UAE Ministry of Finance have recently published the Federal Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law.”) The Corporate Tax Law was issued on December 9, 2022, in an effort to aid the UAE in achieving its strategic objectives and accelerate the country’s development and transformation.
Arab Health 2023 – Should Medico Legal Issues be on the Agenda?
At the end of this month, the medical world is about to descend upon our fair city for the 2023 edition of Arab Health. Impressive statistics underscore the importance of this event and announces in the post-Covid Era that the Big Event is back- bolder and bigger than before. 3,000 Exhibitors from 70 Countries. Over …
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Strength in numbers – How class actions enable individual voices to be heard.
It may have happened to you. You made an investment in a publicly listed company based on their information, only to later learn it was misleading, or you purchased a product only to later discover it was harmful. In both cases, your loss might be less or more severe in either situation. If several people have …
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What Remedies Does a Buyer Have for Defective Goods Under UAE Law and English Law?
In international sale contracts, the difficulty is often in determining exactly what obligations the terms of the contract create. This difficulty is not always apparent in negotiating the contract but becomes apparent when there is a dispute in which the parties argue that the terms in question hold different meanings. Merchant traders want to know …