A recent judgment issued by the ADGM Courts has reinforced the enforceability of commercial contracts, providing greater certainty for businesses operating within the Abu Dhabi Global Market and across the UAE.
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Dubai Court upholds ruling in major commercial lawsuit
Dubai courts have reaffirmed the principle of finality in commercial litigation by upholding a ruling in a significant contractual dispute that underscores the binding nature of final judgments and discourages repeated litigation on settled matters.
DIFC Court decision impacts arbitration enforcement
A recent decision from the DIFC Courts has significant implications for how arbitration awards are enforced in Dubai and beyond, reshaping the legal landscape for dispute resolution in commercial contracts.
ADGM Courts issue guidance on corporate governance disputes
The ADGM Courts have issued new judicial guidance clarifying how corporate governance disputes will be assessed and resolved, providing greater certainty for companies, directors, and shareholders operating within the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Dubai Courts introduce digital hearing system
Dubai Courts have rolled out an expanded digital hearing system aimed at streamlining litigation, improving access to justice, and making court proceedings more efficient and flexible for litigants, lawyers, and businesses across the emirate. The enhanced system supports fully online participation in civil and commercial hearings, reducing the need for in-person attendance and accelerating the judicial process.
Landmark DIFC ruling reshapes employment dispute handling
The DIFC Courts has issued a significant ruling and procedural framework change that is reshaping how employment disputes are handled in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The action follows the introduction of Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025, which aims to enhance access to justice, promote fairness in litigation, and align employment dispute procedures with international standards of proportionality and efficiency.
What the new UAE labour law means for employers
Employers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must adapt to significant changes arising from the updated UAE Labour Law — the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its subsequent amendments. This law, fully in force across the UAE private sector, including through updates in 2024 and 2025, replaces the old 1980 law and introduces modern standards for employment contracts, workplace practices, and employer obligations.
UAE criminal law amendments explained
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved targeted amendments to its federal criminal law framework, reinforcing public safety, modernising criminal justice procedures, and expanding the powers of courts and prosecutors in specific circumstances. The changes reflect the UAE’s ongoing efforts to align its legal system with international best practices while addressing evolving social and security challenges.
New commercial law provisions affect foreign investors
Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates (UAE) have introduced a series of significant commercial law reforms that are reshaping the legal environment for foreign investors. These changes—largely embodied in the amendments to the UAE Commercial Companies Law—aim to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI), corporate flexibility and investor confidence, while aligning the UAE’s corporate regime with global standards.