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Rising Cyber Threats in the UAE: Why One Click Could Cost You Your Business
Over the past few weeks, a noticeable pattern has emerged across the UAE: cyberattacks are no longer random, they are being timed and shaped around regional developments. What makes this particularly dangerous is not the technology behind the attacks, but the psychology. Employees are receiving emails that look entirely legitimate presenting themselves as updates […]
Defamation Under UAE Law
Defamation under UAE law refers to any statement or communication that unlawfully harms another person’s honour, dignity, or reputation. The concept extends far beyond traditional media or public scandals. In professional settings, defamation may arise from routine workplace activity, including internal correspondence, managerial assessments, reporting processes, and informal exchanges. UAE law treats defamation as a criminal offence rather […]
What UAE’s New Multi-Class Share Rules Mean for Startups and Investors
The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021), represent a meaningful recalibration of the mainland corporate framework. The reform functions as a targeted legislative update aimed at modernizing how companies raise capital, allocate control, and plan exits. In practical terms, […]
THE ROLE OF INSURANCE IN UAE’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
Insurance in the UAE is a major growth lever: a financial scaffold that bolsters investment, enables trade and underwrites commercial ambition, all within a deeply regulated legal soil. This article examines the role of insurance as a protective mechanism in the every-growing commercial markets of the UAE. Particularly, it explores the various sectors that […]
Corporate Tax in the UAE: New Business Tax Regulations
Corporate Tax is a form of direct tax levied in over 90% of the countries across the world. As the name suggests, it is tax imposed on businesses in proportion to the profits earned in each assessment year. This blog aims to analyze the corporate tax regulations in the UAE and its recent amendments. Why […]
DIFC and JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage
Dubai is reinforcing its position as a global hub where trade and finance operate side by side. On Tuesday, 28 October, DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced a partnership to create a framework that enables companies to operate seamlessly across both zones. The agreement […]
Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration – HAS Law Firm and Belluzzo
HAS Law Firm and Belluzzo International Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration in Dubai, UAE – September 09, 2025. HAS Law Firm, a leading full-service Emirati law firm, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Belluzzo International Partners, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary firm with a strong […]
UAE launches a dedicated Bankruptcy Court — streamlining insolvency and boosting economic confidence.
An important legal development underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its judicial system and supporting the national economy. H.E. Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judiciary Council, has announced the creation and regulation of a dedicated Bankruptcy Court, based at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of First […]
New Judicial Guidance on Non-Marital Financial Disputes Between Spouses – Decision No. (24) of 2025
In a significant development, the Personal Status Court in Dubai has issued Decision No. (24) of 2025, dated 15 July 2025, providing clarity on the court’s jurisdiction over financial disputes between spouses. This decision confirms that the Personal Status Court will no longer accept or register any case that involves financial matters between spouses falling […]
UAE issues new personal status laws, sets age limit for marriage, penalties for abusing parents
Wed 8 Jan 2025 – Khaleej Times The UAE Government issued a new decree-law on Wednesday that supports family stability and community cohesion. Revolving around personal status, the new law introduces penalties for cases of abuse and provisions for certain situations, including legal age of marriage and divorce in the case a spouse is addicted […]
