Other Briefings
UAE Corporate Compliance in 2026: Key Risks, Regulatory Changes, and What Businesses Need to Do
This article outlines the key compliance obligations businesses must manage in the United Arab Emirates in 2026, covering licensing, workforce, tax, governance, and AML requirements. It highlights the growing complexity of the regulatory environment and the need for companies to adopt a proactive, structured approach to compliance.
Türkiye IP Rights and Art Law: A Guide for Cross-Border Transactions
Türkiye has a fast‑growing art market and a distinctive IP framework granting strong moral and a resale rights.
UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways
The UAE’s updated anti-money laundering guidance and more, shifting financial institutions toward real-time, technology-driven compliance, significantly increasing operational costs and regulatory scrutiny across the sector.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising
New child social media restrictions across the Gulf are set to fundamentally reshape the region’s digital advertising ecosystem. By restricting data collection, targeted advertising, and platform access for minors, regulators are effectively dismantling one of the most lucrative segments of the digital economy.
Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach
The UAE Central Bank’s Customer Protection Regulation (CPR) represents a structural shift from prudential supervision toward a consumer-centric regulatory model. For financial institutions, this evolution introduces higher compliance expectations, expanded regulatory scope, and increased accountability in customer-facing operations.
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Businesses Need to Know
UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments give companies greater flexibility in ownership structures, fundraising, shareholder exits, and more.
Qatar Tightens Rules for Representative Offices and Advisory Firms
Qatar has introduced new rules for representative offices and wholesale advisory firms, clarifying permitted activities and strengthening supervision for financial institutions.
Partner Exit from a UAE Company: Key Legal Steps and Considerations
A partner exit from a UAE company can significantly affect ownership, management authority, and regulatory compliance. Whether triggered by strategic differences, financial restructuring, or personal circumstances, businesses must follow specific legal and administrative procedures to ensure a smooth transition and avoid future disputes.
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know
The UAE had introduced significant reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, expanding flexibility for LLC share structures, strengthening investor exit rights, and enabling company re-domiciliation between mainland and free zones.
