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Dubai Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Binding Effect of Res Judicata Over Arbitral Jurisdiction

Dubai Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Binding Effect of Res Judicata Over Arbitral Jurisdiction

Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal clarified the limits of arbitral jurisdiction under UAE law. In its ruling dated 22 January 2026 (Appeal No. 191 of 2025, Order of Arbitration...
Renewed Permission to Appeal before the DIFC Courts: Finality of Trial Findings, Expert Evidence, and the Limits of Appellate Review

Renewed Permission to Appeal before the DIFC Courts: Finality of Trial Findings, Expert Evidence, and the Limits of Appellate Review

A recent order of the Court of First Instance of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, issued in January 2026, provides a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the legal principles governing renewed applications for permission to appeal, the...
The New UAE Capital Markets Framework: A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection

The New UAE Capital Markets Framework: A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection

A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection with the New UAE Capital Markets Framework. The introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2025 concerning the Regulation of the Capital Market represents a landmark development in the evolution of...