In its continuous endeavours to promote best commercial practices and fair competition in the maritime sector of the Emirate of Dubai and to increase transparency and accountability in relation to the application of Sea Container…
In 2022, the UAE Ministry of Justice confirmed there is reciprocity between the UAE and Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regards to enforcement in judicial matters. This happened after the landmark Lenkor [1]…
Federal Decree Law No.47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “Corporate Tax Law”) is, without doubt, one of the major developments in the UAE’s legislative landscape of the past years. Introducing…
The commercial agency framework in UAE has been a key element of commerce. This enables foreign companies or freezone companies to distribute, offer and negotiate the sale or purchase of goods and services on its…
“The UAE government policy to support Emiratisation or increased participation of UAE nationals in the private sector workforce has been around for several years now,” states Dr Laura Voda. “Other GCC states including Saudi, Oman,…
The new year has brought with it changes in the legal landscape in the UAE, especially in relation to employment and governance of labour relations. This Article deals specifically with two laws that employees and…
Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on the Determination of the Tax Domicile (hereinafter referred to as the “Decision”) is the newest development in the tax related legislation of UAE. The Decision will come into…
On 29 July 2022, the English Commercial court rendered a decision in Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & Ors v United Fidelity Insurance Company PSC & Ors [2022] EWHC 2049 (Comm) case, whereby the claim…
What is Emiratisation? The initiative by the Government of the UAE to increase the number of UAE nationals employed in the private and public sectors is called Emiratisation. The Emiratisation program is an…
