In 2014 Oman promulgated, by Royal Decree No. 66/2014, the new Consumer Protection Law setting out the general requirements for consumer protection and aiming to combat monopolistic behavior towards consumers. Furthermore, in March 2017 the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (hereinafter, the “PACP”) issued Decision No. 77/2017 (hereinafter, the “Regulation”) aimed to supplement the above…
The Saudi Arabian Bankruptcy Law complies with the best international practices and gives Saudi Arabia a legal infrastructure to deal efficiently with companies that get into financial difficulties, paving the way to achieving financial stability while simultaneously benefiting both creditors and debtors. The article discusses preventative settlement, financial reorganization and restructuring, liquidation process, as well…
Overview The general principles, which govern the maintenance obligations of a landlord and tenant in the UAE, are set out in Federal Law No. 5/1985 referring to the Civil Code, and further amplified in the laws of the individual Emirates. The general principles are further amplified (concretised) in the tenancy contract signed by the landlord…
Munir Suboh, Head of IP, discusses with the World Intellectual Property Review, how patents are registered in the UAE , how to secure trademark rights and what protection do they grant. The article highlights the key threats to trademark owners and suggests the best strategy for dealing with infringement and counterfeiting. Read full article here
Recent legislative changes in Dubai have been put in place to change the scope and way in which health is regulated, products are licensed and priced and the health care insurance schemes in the Emirate are run. Michael Kortbawi & Raghad Hammad examine the impact of these changes. Read full article here.
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 Media Council and the recent decision it issued, which aim to provide governance measures on: online advertisements, product placement, and commercial activities posted on social…
After 100 days in effect, people and companies alike seem to be coming to terms with the payment of Value Added Tax (“VAT”). There is one area though where there still seems to be some confusion and that is with Tax Invoices issued by retailers which are more commonly known as “Till Slips”. John…
Michael Kortbawi and Raghad Hammad contribute to the UAE Chapter of The Legal 500: 2nd Edition Insurance & Reinsurance Comparative Guide. This country-specific Q&A gives a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of insurance & reinsurance law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It addresses topics such as contract regulation, licensing, penalties, policyholder protection, alternative dispute resolution as well as personal insight and opinion…
This Chapter is the cornerstone for claims for professional negligence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gross negligence is not defined in the UAE Civil Code; however, the wording of Article 383 of Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 on the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) indicates if the conduct is…
by Antonios Dimitracopoulos After what is understood to have been very lengthy and thorough deliberations, on 3 May 2018, Federal Law No 6 of 2018 concerning arbitration (i.e. “the New Arbitration Law”) was issued, taking force and effect a month after its publication in the Official Gazette. The New Arbitration Law repeals Articles 203…