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Introduction In January 2026, the UAE legislator brought into force a series of amendments to the Federal Civil Procedures Law (Federal Decree‑Law No. 42 of 2022) through Federal Decree‑Law No. 22 of 2025. These amendments reflect a clear legislative direction toward procedural discipline, judicial specialization, and enhanced fairness across civil and commercial disputes. The… Continue reading UAE Civil Procedures: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You...
Overview Corporate guarantees are a cornerstone of commercial and financial transactions in the UAE. Whether used to secure the obligations of a group company, support a financing arrangement, or backstop a supply or services agreement, they provide essential credit comfort to counterparties. However, the legal treatment of corporate guarantees and their enforceability depends significantly… Continue reading Corporate Guarantees in the UAE: Practical Tips from the Frontline on Enforcement...
As part of the United Arab Emirates’ continued efforts to strengthen its legislative environment and reinforce its position as a leading legal and business hub, the State has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 on the Civil Transactions Law, which is scheduled to enter into force on 1 June 2026. The new law… Continue reading UAE Enacts a New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025): Key Highlights...
The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (“NCA”) has issued the Non-CNI Private Sector Entities Cybersecurity Controls (the “Controls”), establishing a mandatory baseline and detailed requirements for private‑sector entities that are not part of sensitive national critical infrastructure, to strengthen national security and enable a safe digital economy. The Controls apply to two categories: (A) Large entities… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Issues New Non-CNI Cybersecurity Controls for the Private Sector...
Dubai, UAE – January 8, 2026 – BSA LAW (the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Bassel Boutros to Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice, based in Dubai. Mr. Boutros has been a key contributor to the Firm’s onshore litigation team and brings over fifteen years of experience advising on and representing clients… Continue reading BSA LAW Strengthens Litigation Practice with Promotion of Bassel Boutros to Partner...
The issue of the lapse of an employee’s right to claim labour entitlements is one of the most complex matters in practical application and employment relationships. UAE legislation in this regard has witnessed notable development, supported by recent judicial trends that have strengthened such rights and expanded the scope of their legal safeguards. Federal… Continue reading When Does an Employee’s Right to Claim Labour Entitlements Lapse?Legislative Amendments and Recent Judicial Trends Grant Employees Broader Protection and a Longer Period to Claim Their Rights...
The United Arab Emirates has established the National Media Authority as a new federal regulator with consolidated powers over media policy, licensing, and oversight nationwide. The Authority succeeds the UAE Media Council, National Media Office, and Emirates News Agency (WAM) in their functions, rights, obligations, and legislative texts, and is mandated to align federal and… Continue reading UAE Establishes National Media Authority...
A Legal Reading of the Amendments to the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the United Arab Emirates First: The General Framework of the Legislative Amendments The UAE legislator issued a Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, within the framework of the State’s… Continue reading A Legal Reading of the Amendments to the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the United Arab Emirates...
Introduction As 2025 draws to a close, it is fair to say this year has been a turning point for the legal and regulatory framework that governs doing business in the United Arab Emirates. The changes have not been cosmetic. They cut across several pillars that matter deeply to companies: This article offers an end-of-year… Continue reading UAE Legal Year in Review 2025: Corporate, Governance and Immigration Changes in Focus...
Federal Decree Law no 20 of 2025 (“CCL Amendment Law”) has recently been promulgated which makes several significant changes to the Federal Decree Law no 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies (the “CCL”). This short article outlines the practical applications that one such amendment to the CCL may bring to a mainland limited liability… Continue reading Different Share Classes for UAE Mainland LLCs and What This Means for Owners...