Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

Healthcare Federal Law No.2 of 2019 - Using IT and Telecommunications in the Healthcare Sector The United Arab Emirates Government Promulgate Federal Law No.2 of 2019 - Using IT and...

Cybersecurity for SMEs in a Post-Covid era In a post-Covid era, cyber-attacks have today become the fastest growing crime on a global scale with 50 percent of such attacks targeting...

The following UAE Franchise Laws and Regulations 2022 Guidecovers common issues in franchise laws and regulations including competition law, real estate and protecting the brand and other intellectual property. The...

The following article was originally published for BSA on SME10X. Many industry sectors will be surprised to hear that the UAE has a well-developed legal framework for the protection of...

A review of the legal and regulatory framework governing the licensing and importationof telecoms equipment in Saudi Arabia. The telecommunications sector is a vital component of any economy and has...

Blockchain, developed in response to the emergence of cryptocurrencies, is an ever-growing list of records that irreversibly stores all details of transactions, once a transaction has been completed it forms...

Click here to view the article online. Published: June 2017 Publication: Whatson Title: Is it legal for companies in Dubai to send me spam text messages? Authors: Nadim Bardawil

The National Media Council (“NMC”) has today issued new regulations with the aim of providing clear guidelines for the publishing of all types of electronic media. While the NMC is...

With the increasing use of social media, employers need policies which provide guidelines and recommendations for their employees when using it. Munir Suboh discusses the recent developments of UAE's National...

UAE Federal Law No.1 of 2006 concerning electronic transactions and commerce (e-commerce law) regulates electronic signatures (e-signatures) in the UAE. The eCommerce Law recognises 3 types of e-signatures: 1. Protected...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai issued Law No. (4) of 2020 (the “Law”) on Saturday,...

UAE Insurance Authority & Securities & Commodities Authority Merge BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (“BSA”) are pleased to support the recent exciting merger of the United Arab Emirates...

Issuing property tokens on the blockchain and creating a marketplace for owners, retail and institutional investors, could energize the regional real estate market. Getting involved in fractional property ownership using...

BSA & The Legal 500 launch Market Watch - The Future of Finance A report on digital transformation, innovation and the FinTech ecosystem in the GCC BSA are pleased to...

2021 was an exciting year for the UAE: the market continued to see positive progress, the Dubai EXPO hosted visitors in their millions and the country topped the global ranking...

From hanging out with your avatar friends, buying avatar wearables at e-shopping malls, or even purchasing a home, property, or setting up a business, it’s all starting to take place...

The regulation has not been published yet, and not much is known about its effect. However, here are 5 things we already know:1- The Regulation is a positive step forwardThe...

Dubai’s new virtual assets regulatory law – and the corresponding new virtual assets regulatory authority (VARA) that has been launched to regulate, supervise, and control virtual asset services – is...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region – has published its Consultation Paper No. 2...

Dubai issued the Regulation of Virtual Assets law and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in March, aiming to establish a legal framework for businesses in the virtual assets...

The UAE’s Crypto Industry’s Exponential Growth Leading to an Increase of Cryptocurrency-Related Scams: How to Detect and Avoid them  It has become increasingly clear that the UAE has recognized the...

More than ever, crypto-investors in UAE need awareness and defense against scams. Michael Kortbawi speaks to Gulf News on how to avoid crypto-scams. It has become clear that the UAE has...

The following article, originally written for and published by Global Legal Insights, covers 2022 FinTech Laws and Regulations in the UAE. Approaches and developmentsThe United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) continues to maintain...

IntroductionThe UAE has long positioned itself at the forefront of innovation in the region and is now strengthening its status by becoming the hub for crypto investors in the Middle...

The following chapter, written for ICLG.com, covers Telecoms, Media and Internet Laws and Regulations in the UAE. The chapter can also be read here: Telecoms, Media and Internet Laws and...

The growing concern for transparency and need for reporting indicates a stronger mission to combat Money Laundering activities. Today, regulators in every part of the world are preoccupied with developing...

The factors that contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank were complicated and varied. Certain professionals have identified the bank's excessive dependence on the technology industry as a key...

The following UAE Guide, was written for the International Bar Association (IBA) Banking Law Committee, and forms part of a global report. 1. Fintech regulatory framework: a summary of the most...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that is changing the world as we know it. From healthcare to the automotive industry, AI has already made inroads in numerous fields....

As the DIFC issues adequacy decision on CCPA, BSA TMT associate Hala Harb gives her comments to SME10X.The decision facilitates personal data transfers between DIFC and California-based entities in accordance with...