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Beyond Licensing: The Maturation of the United Arab Emirates Virtual Assets Regime

A Doctrinal and Commercial Analysis of the 2025–2026 Regulatory Cycle Quwa Legal | Financial & Commercial Law Practice Share The

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UAE Civil Transactions Law: Key Changes and Practical Implications

Share Key developments under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 The UAE has introduced a new Civil Transactions Law through

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ICC Approves Revised 2026 Arbitration Rules: Key Direction and Expected Impact

Share Overview On 23 March 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced that its Executive Board had approved revised

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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance in MENA: From Deal Add-On to Strategic Risk Tool

Share Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance has moved well beyond its origins as a niche solution for select cross-border transactions.

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Dubai’s New Contracting Regulation Law: What the Industry Needs to Know

Share Dubai has introduced a major overhaul to the way contracting activities are governed through Law No. 7 of 2025,

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CBUAE Issues Regulation on Representative Offices of Foreign Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

Share The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has formally published Circular No. 1/2025, introducing the Representation Offices

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Arbitration & Finality in the GCC: Promise vs Practicality

Share Arbitration promises finality, yet in practice, every award must still pass through the crucible of enforcement. Across the Gulf,

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Board Seats and Boundaries: What UAE Nominee Directors Need to Know

Share As foreign investment deepens and family businesses evolve, nominee directors have become increasingly common on UAE boards. Their role,

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Saudi Arabia Introduces Enforceable Employment Contracts for Wage Protection

Share Saudi Arabia has introduced a pivotal reform in employment governance and wage protection, signalling a significant shift toward greater

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Mergers and Acquisitions in the GCC: The Payoffs and Pitfalls of Legal Due Diligence

Share As the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enters a new phase of economic maturity, mergersand acquisitions (M&A) are fast becoming

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ADGM Proposes Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Virtual Asset Staking

Share The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), through its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), has published Consultation Paper No. 10