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Dubai RDC Appeal Judgment on Commercial Tenancy Disputes: Subletting, Building Violations, and Grounds for Eviction in Dubai
Introduction On 28 April 2026, the Fourth Appellate Committee of the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (“RDC”) issued an important...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment on Unregistered Real Estate Sales, Validity of Property Transactions, and Jurisdictional Challenges
Introduction In a significant judgment concerning real estate transactions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Court of...
DIFC Courts vs Dubai Courts in Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Landmark Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal Decision
Introduction In a significant and highly anticipated ruling issued on 20 April 2026, the Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal...
Can You File a Labour Case Without a Work Permit?
Introduction In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Case No. 44 of 2025 (Labour) has clarified a critical and...
Enforcement Against Company Shares vs. Company Assets: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Sets Clear Boundaries (Case No. 322-2026 Commercial, Judgment dated 30 April 2026)
Introduction In a highly significant commercial ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has reaffirmed and clarified the legal...
Substance Over Form: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Appeal Requirements Under Article 164 of the UAE Civil Procedure Law (Case No. 84-2026, Judgment dated 22 April 2026)
Executive Summary In a highly significant ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified the scope and application of...
UAE Corporate Law Update: Relaxation of Share Transfer Restrictions in Private Joint Stock Companies (2026)
Executive Summary The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has issued Ministerial Decision No. (83) of 2026, introducing a...
Maritime Law in UAE: Legal Issues in Shipping & Trade
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands out as one of the key players when it comes to maritime trade around the world due to its...
Piercing the Corporate Veil in the UAE: When Can a Company Manager Be Personally Liable? Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 14/2026 (Labour), dated 25 March 2026
Introduction In the UAE, one of the most important protections available to business owners and managers is the principle of...
Understanding Force Majeure under UAE Law: Termination, Hardship, and Judicial Relief
Introduction Force majeure clauses have evolved from boilerplate legalese to a strategic lifeline for UAE traders navigating...
Judicial Sale of State-Granted Residential Land in the UAE: Key Clarifications from Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Case No. 324/2026 Commercial)
Introduction In a significant and precedent-setting judgment, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Commercial Division) has...















