BUSINESS LAW

The UAE has introduced a significant change to its corporate legal framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which came into force on 15 November 2025. This law amends and brings a shift in the existing UAE Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No. 32 of 2021) in order to accelerate the country’s efforts to […]

Buying a property in UAE is more than just signing papers, whether it is your first apartment in Dubai or an investment property in Abu Dhabi. For most people, this dream is made possible through a bank mortgage. But before you take that step, it’s important to understand one thing that the property financing in […]

Under UAE labour law, maternity and paternity leave entitle employees to a paid time off to care for new-born children. However, the length of leave varies between the private and public sectors. In the private sector, employees are entitled to 60 days of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave. In the government sector, […]

UAE has taken another major step in modernising its laws by reducing the age of majority for commercial transactions from 21 to 18. This amendment has been introduced under Federal Decree‑Law No. 25 of 2025 and will come into force on 1 June 2026. Previously, the age of majority for commercial transactions in UAE was […]

Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in fines imposed on warehouse owners for storing excise goods without properly accounting for duty, even when such goods are kept within designated zones. This underscores the importance of fully understanding and strictly adhering to the compliance responsibilities imposed on warehouse operators under the UAE’s excise tax framework. […]

Overview As awareness of mental health continues to grow globally, many employees in the UAE are increasingly asking whether conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges qualify for sick leave under UAE Labour Law. While physical illnesses have long been recognised as valid grounds for sick leave, the question of whether mental health […]