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DIFC COURTS VS. DUBAI COURTS: Resolving the Jurisdictional Divide in the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Ravi P. Jawani — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:49:39 +0000

The Emirate of Dubai operates two legally distinct court systems: the onshore Dubai Courts, constituted under UAE federal and local law, and the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts”), which administer a common-law framework within the DIFC’s autonomous legal jurisdiction. While this dual-court architecture has been a powerful draw for international commerce, it has …

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Unilateral Arbitration Clauses and How to Draft “Safe” Dispute Resolution Clauses

Anna Mkrtchyan — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:49:23 +0000

Unilateral dispute resolution clauses are common in cross-border trading and finance documents, particularly where one party has stronger bargaining leverage. The typical structure is that both parties are directed to one forum (often arbitration), but one party retains an option to sue in court (or to choose between arbitration and litigation). An already well-known 2024 …

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Update: Significant Procedural Change Brought by DET for Incorporating New Companies in the Dubai Mainland

Lakshmi Omanakuttan — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:54 +0000

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai, has recently introduced an update to the procedural requirements relating to the incorporation of new companies or subsidiaries in the Dubai mainland jurisdiction. The update affects foreign corporate shareholders who intend to incorporate their company or subsidiary in the Dubai mainland. As per the updated procedural requirement, …

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DMCC Introduces New Regulations to Shape Business Growth

Dr. Laura Voda — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:56:54 +0000

With the growing number of business incorporations and commercial markets in the UAE, the DMCC regime has taken a substantive step to stimulate better business growth and streamline the process for companies in the DMCC by introducing new changes through its Company Regulations 2024, Companies Limited by Guarantee Regulation 2024, Family Office Rules, and the …

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Moving to Dubai: What Germans Should Know

Jasmin Fichte — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:56:50 +0000

For wealthy Germans considering emigrating to Dubai, there are many questions and important aspects that need to be clarified. In recent years, Dubai has become a preferred destination for affluent individuals and entrepreneurs who want to benefit from the tax advantages, high quality of life, and diverse business opportunities. In this article, we aim to …

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Essential Guide to Registering Your Yacht in the UAE

Carola Uva — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:38:36 +0000

In the UAE, maritime activities are regulated by distinct legal frameworks tailored to accommodate different types of vessels and demands of different shipowners and ship operators. While the rules for registering a commercial vessel are provided for by the UAE Federal Decree Law No. 43/2023 (the New Maritime Law), the rules for registering a yacht …

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