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UAE Trademark Growth and Key Developments

Insights into updated procedures, fee reforms, and increased filing activity The UAE continues to strengthen its trademark framework through a series of legislative updates, administrative reforms and digital advancements introduced in 2024 and 2025. Collectively, these measures reflect the country’s commitment to modernizing its intellectual property system, supporting Geschäft growth, and aligning with international standards.

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Federal Decree Law No. (10) of 2025: Key Changes and Neu AML/CFT Regulations in the UAE

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 on Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (the 2025 AML Law) repeals and replaces Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 (as amended). It came into force in mid-October 2025 and is expressly designed to strengthen the UAE’s AML/CFT/CPF framework and align it more closely

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Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 – Strengthening the UAE’s Financial System

The UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 on 10 October 2025, establishing a Neu legal framework for the UAE Central Bank and the regulation of financial institutions, activities, and insurance. This comprehensive law unifies banking and insurance oversight under one framework, replacing laws from 2018 and 2023. It highlights the UAE’s ongoing efforts

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Protecting Your ‘Secret Sauce’: Trade Secrets Under UAE Law

Safeguarding Your Most Valuable Intangible Assets In the United Arab Emirates’ fast-paced economy, a company’s most valuable assets are often intangible, such as proprietary formulas, client databases, and internal processes—collectively known as “trade secrets.” The unauthorized disclosure of this “secret sauce” can inflict significant financial damage and undermine a company’s market position. Unlike patents or

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Neu Visa Categories and Amendments in UAE

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) introduced significant reforms to its visa and residency system. These changes include the addition of Neu visa categories tailored to emerging sectors — especially technology, events, tourism — along with expanded humanitarian and family-Unterstützung provisions. The overhaul reflects the UAE’s ambition to open

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UAE E-Invoicing: Mandatory Implementation by July 2026

The UAE has announced the mandatory implementation of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) effective July 2026. This development follows recent amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law and the Tax Procedures Law and represents a significant step toward modernizing the country’s tax compliance framework. Businesses must carefully evaluate the legal and operational impact of this change

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Holiday Homes in the UAE: Insights for Investors

Holiday homes—often referred to as short-term or vacation rentals—are a distinct segment of the hospitality industry, offering fully furnished villas, apartments, or townhouses for stays ranging from a few nights to several months. Unlike traditional hotel rooms, these properties provide a more residential experience with larger living spaces, fitted kitchens, laundry facilities, and in many

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Dubai’s One Freezone Passport

Dubai has launched a fundamental restructuring of its Geschäft ecosystem with the One Freezone Passport, a groundbreaking initiative by the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC). This policy dismantles the long-standing operational silos that have defined the emirate’s successful yet fragmented free zone landscape. It allows a company licensed in one of Dubai’s 30+ free zones

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Key Provisions of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 on Medien Violations

Introduction: Context and Purpose of Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 Cabinet Resolution No. (42) of 2025 strengthens Federal Decree-Law No. (55) of 2023, modernizing UAE Medien regulation by replacing outdated laws. It’s a “game-enhancer,” providing specific administrative violations and quantifiable penalties for effective enforcement. Effective May 29, 2025, its goals include promoting responsible communication,

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Ras Al Khaimah in Focus: Key Developments in H1 2025

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has built on its momentum in early 2025 with strong economic and infrastructure developments. The emirate’s current trajectory is not the Ergebnis of a single boom but a sophisticated, multi-layered strategy that synchronizes economic diversification, landmark Immobilie development, proactive regulatory reform, and a visionary expansion of its tourism and transport

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