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DIFC Data Protection Law 2020 – PART I

Introduction The new Data Protection Law of 2020 (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020) (the “New Law”) enacted by the

PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE: Covid-19 & Food Security in the UAE

Due to challenges such as severe weather conditions, limited fresh water resources and the geographical terrain, local food production in

Transfer of Funds from India to UAE

Introduction Most countries globally employ certain foreign exchange controls in order to keep a check on both the inflow and

Criminal Liability in UAE: for Derogatory Messages on Social Networks

Introduction The Electronic Applications prevalent in the social media networks enable the users to send messages through the likes of

UAE ECONOMIC SUBSTANCE REGULATIONS[Cabinet Resolution No. 57/2020]

Background The United Arab Emirates had introduced the Economic Substance Regulations (“ESR”) (Cabinet Decision No. 31/2019) [“Original Regulations”], which came

Data Protection and Employee Monitoring in the UAE

Introduction Employee Monitoring can be defined as a series of initiatives taken by the employers to keep an eye on

Do start-ups prefer copyright over trademark for their business?

Introduction The United Arab Emirates is a leading global hub, attracting investors and providing upcoming startups with an encouraging regulatory

The Concept of Compensation for Civil Wrongs in the UAE

Introduction Tort is a civil wrong or wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another. Tort

Landmark Reforms Announced in the UAE Companies Law

Introduction Over the last few years, the UAE has embarked upon a concerted drive to establish itself as a globalized

The Doctrine of Res Judicata under UAE Law

Res judicata is a fundamental concept of law that serves to prevent duplicity of proceedings on a subject-matter, by precluding

Introduction to Arbitration in the UAE

Introduction to Arbitration in the UAE The long anticipated Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, (“the Arbitration Law”) came into

Regulations Concerning the Payment Orders in UAE Law

Introduction to Arbitration in the UAE The process set out earlier in the UAE Civil Procedures Law (Federal Law No.

Cheque Bounce

Cheque bounce is a situation when a cheque cannot be processed because of insufficient funds in the account. Apart from

Implications of Islamic Laws on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Introduction United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the recent years has been making a significant growth in the field of cryptocurrency.

UAE ANTI- MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS TO COMBATE THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM AND ILLEGAL ORGANISATIONS

Introduction In an effort taken by the UAE government to combat money laundering crimes in the UAE, the Ministry of

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