BUSINESS LAW

The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a regional leader in digital finance, with the Central Bank announcing a major development in February 2026: licensed e‑money institutions can now offer consumer loans through regulated digital channels. This marks a significant expansion of the country’s fintech ecosystem and opens the door to new, accessible lending […]

Fundraising for charitable causes is an important part of community life, and many people in the UAE are eager to support those in need. However, the UAE has strict laws governing how donations may be collected, promoted, or transferred. These rules are designed to protect the public, prevent fraud, and ensure that charitable funds reach […]

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health has taken firm action against a healthcare facility found to be issuing paid sick‑leave certificates in violation of sector regulations. The authority announced in March 2026 that the facility had been closed and its licence suspended after investigators uncovered serious breaches involving the improper issuance of medical leave documents. What […]

Defamation remains a serious legal issue in the UAE, where both criminal and civil laws protect individuals and businesses from false statements that harm their reputation. A recent judgment in Dubai highlights how seriously the courts treat defamatory remarks made in public settings, including inside private establishments such as clinics, offices, and commercial premises. In […]

Dubai has taken another major step toward enhancing public safety and improving the long‑term quality of its built environment. In March 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, issued Dubai Law No. 3 of 2026, a comprehensive new framework designed to ensure that all old and […]

NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN UAE: SCOPE, LIMITS, AND ENFORCEABILITY Non-compete clauses are contractual provisions that restrict an employee, after leaving a job, from working for a competing business or starting a similar business within a specified time, geographic area, and scope of work, in order to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests. In UAE, non-compete clauses […]