Islamic Finance Law in the UAE: A Brief Roadmap for Businesses and Investors
Share Introduction With the beginning of Ramadan 2025, foreign businesses and investors must be informed of the basics of Islamic Finance if they wish to operate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE’s first Islamic bank was established in 1975 and the sector has since seen significant growth. This sector includes “Islamic banks, Islamic […]
Riba: Navigating Islamic Finance
Share Introduction Riba refers to interest or usury. In traditional jurisprudence, Riba is categorized into two primary types: (a) Riba al-nasi, which involves deferred payments with interest, and (b) Riba al-fadl, which refers to inequitable exchanges of commodities of the same type. A fundamental principle of Islamic finance is Riba. This means that Islamic financial […]
Arbitration: The Future of Construction Dispute Resolution
Share Introduction The UAE is a golden wallet for construction; its landscape makes construction a key activity in the economy. However, this means that construction dispute cases are rapidly increasing in the UAE. The parties are deviating from the traditional way of resolving the disputes and prefer arbitration over litigation due to the numerous benefits […]
Family Office: The New Changes in ADGM
Share Introduction UAE has been a hotspot for the hight net worth and ultra-wealthy families due to its comprehensive operational regulatory framework, diverse investment opportunities, and prime location bridging East and West. Thus, UAE’s offering of array of opportunities has made it a trusted and ideal location for family offices. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) […]