The UAE’s New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes for Businesses and Investors

Legal & Regulatory Feb 18

The UAE’s New Civil Code, enacted under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, modernizes the country’s civil and contractual framework, introducing clearer judicial methodology, stronger pre-contractual obligations, expanded liability rules, and updated property and corporate provisions.

Legal & Regulatory

Saudi Arabia's New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection

Feb 17

Saudi Arabia's new Copyright Law, approved in January 2026, modernizes IP protection, strengthen enforcement, clarify neighbouring rights, and introduce structured AI-related exceptions in line with international standards.

Human Resources & Payroll

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Compliance, Consumer Peaks, and Strategic Timing for Foreign Businesses

Feb 16

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia should be treated as both a compliance-sensitive period and a predictable commercial peak, requiring early alignment on reduced working hours, overtime rules, staffing models, and regulatory timelines.

Economy & Trade

Chancellor Merz's Visit to ADNOC Deepens UAE–Germany Relations

Feb 16

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.

GCC, India Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks: Trade, Investment, and Sector Implications

Economy & Trade Feb 12
UAE's Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Corporate Structuring and M&A Implications

Legal & Regulatory Feb 11
Oman Unveils VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists: Expected Impact on Retail and Tourism

Tax & Accounting Feb 10
UAE Capital Markets Overhaul: A Modern Framework for Investor Protection and Market Growth

Legal & Regulatory Feb 09

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