What's New: Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 implemented major reforms to DIFC Courts jurisdiction and procedures effective March 2025 according to Dubai Government Official Portal. The reforms introduced virtual…
What's New: The Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts implemented expanded opt-in jurisdiction provisions effective 2025 enabling parties to select ADGM courts even for disputes outside ADGM territory according to ADGM…
What's New: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced four new visit visa categories effective October 2025 according to ICP official announcements, including specialized visas for…
What's New: The DIFC Data Protection Commissioner announced significant amendments to DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 effective July 15, 2025, introducing private right of action for data…
What's New: The Basher digital platform enables company formation in Dubai through fast-track procedures announced by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 reformed commercial…
What's New: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs updated Golden Visa procedures in October 2025, streamlining real estate investor applications through the Dubai Land Department's digital portal. Cabinet…
What's New: Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 simplified commercial dispute procedures at Dubai Courts, reducing civil case timelines to 120 days for claims under AED 1 million. The Ministry…
What's New: The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security flagged over 32,000 visa violations during the first half of 2025. This represents the most aggressive enforcement…
What's New: The UAE has significantly changed its international tax structure in 2024-2025, implementing the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) under Pillar Two from January 1, 2025, expanding its double…
Understanding the 5 must know business laws for startups in UAE is essential for building a compliant and sustainable business foundation in one of the world's most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems.…
