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03 Jan 2022

Saudi Arabia approves new Law of Evidence

Saudi Arabia approves new Law of Evidence Last week, Saudi Arabia officially approved their new law of Evidence. The new law intends to improve the country's legal system. The legislation is one of four major legislative projects proposed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, along with the personal…

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30 Dec 2021

Dubai International Financial Centre Courts establishes a specialized court for the Digital Economy

Dubai International Financial Centre Courts establishes a specialized court for the Digital Economy The DIFC Courts have established a new specialized court for the 'digital economy,' which will deal with complicated civil and commercial disputes in the IT sector. This Specialized Court for the Digital Economy will seek to streamline…

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28 Dec 2021

New Law on Personal Status of Non-Muslims in UAE

New Law on Personal Status of Non-Muslims in UAE According to state news agency WAM, a new mandate issued by Abu Dhabi's ruler on Sunday allows non-Muslims to marry, divorce, and have shared child custody under civil law. Expats make up over 90% of the Gulf state's 10-million-strong population, and…

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26 Dec 2021

New Cybercrime Law to be enforced in the UAE

New Cybercrime Law to be enforced in the UAE The UAE has been taking significant and proactive steps to combat the region's high rate of cyber-attacks. Adopting more comprehensive and simplified laws and regulations with stiffer punishments is the strategy to combat cybercrime in the area. The new Decree by…

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23 Dec 2021

UAE Companies have green light for IPOs

UAE Companies have green light for IPOs The New Companies Law offers legal revisions necessary to encourage UAE companies to pursue initial public offerings, to respond to changes in global capital markets, and to fulfill the UAE's evolving economic demands, among other things. As the commercial hub tries to catch…

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21 Dec 2021

New Trademarks Law in the UAE

New Trademarks Law in the UAE The UAE is always keen on protecting the rights of brand owners has taken a step forward by updating their Trademarks law to cover the grey area of the old law. The new Trademarks Law No. 36 of 2021 reflects GCC unified Trademarks law…

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