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Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 replaced the UAE's 1985 Civil Transactions Law on 1 June 2026. What it changes for individuals: powers of attorney, wills, dual nationals, adulthood at 18 and existing contracts, plus what to check now.
Foreign employees in the UAE mainland earn 21 days' basic wage a year for their first five years and 30 days after that. How gratuity is calculated, what can be deducted and how to claim it.
You have a court hearing in Dubai. What should you expect? The answer may be surprisingly different depending on which court is hearing your case. This publication is particularly intended to our clients holding hearings in local courts to explain…
Regulatory backdrop and practical implications Mortgage default in UAE is becoming a new reality. As we outlined in our recent publication on the UAE Central Bank’s resilience measures, the current regulatory response focuses on financial stability and liquidity. It does…
Background to UAE Employment Crisis Impact The UAE employment crisis impact is becoming increasingly visible as businesses adapt to workforce mobility challenges, remote work arrangements, and operational uncertainty driven by geopolitical developments. While the legal framework remains stable, the way…
Iran War Business Impact – Operational Disruption, Contracts and Workforce Management The Iran war business impact will largely depend on the duration of the conflict and the extent to which regional or global actors become further involved. The escalation of…
Introduction – Real Estate Disputes in Dubai Real estate disputes in Dubai often arise from early contractual assumptions, procedural missteps, or regulatory misunderstandings, rather than from the transaction or tenancy itself. In most cases, disputes are not triggered by a…
Background on How to Avoid Arbitration and Litigation in the UAE The question of how to avoid arbitration and litigation in the UAE is becoming increasingly relevant for companies and individuals doing business in the region. In practice, disputes can…
Background to Must Know Arbitration Facts in UAE Arbitration facts in UAE must be understood from the very beginning, as many of the challenges and pitfalls parties face in disputes arise simply because these realities were not anticipated at contract…
Introduction to the New Dubai Mediation Law 2025 There is a clear before and after with the Dubai Mediation Law 2025. In line with Dubai’s ongoing efforts to modernise its judicial system and enhance the efficiency of dispute resolution, Law…