
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority – the world’s first regulatory authority to enter the metaverse
The recent announcement that Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (DVARA) has entered into the metaverse with the establishment of its Metaverse HQ made it the first regulator to have a presence in the emerging digital…

The Virtual Horizon
Dubai surprised many businesses earlier this year when it issued a new Virtual Assets Law. Dr Laura Voda, Of Counsel at Fichte Legal, examines this law’s most significant provisions and what could be next in…

DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 – A Paradigm Shift For Dubai Becoming A Global Arbitration Hub
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) published its new arbitration rules (DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 or the “New Rules”) on 2nd March 2022; these are in effect as of 21st March 2022. The 2022 Rules…

Dubai’s New Law on Virtual Assets: The Digital Way Ahead
Most jurisdictions are yet to enact laws or regulations governing cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, leaving much uncertainty in the field. At a time when virtual assets are increasingly becoming a part of business transactions, and…