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of ultra-high-net-worth families in the UAE believe they should strategically invest in digital assets.
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Level Up: Unlocking Financial Potential In The Middle East
Welcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
Eyes on 2026
Legal Updates in MENA
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
Read MoreA complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Law Update Magazine #375
The Africa & Asia Issue
Connecting Continents, Shaping Law
In This Issue
Judgments and Rulings
Dubai Court of Cassation Affirms Arbitral Tribunals’ Authority to Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions – A New Era for Arbitration in the UAE
Recent judgments in Dubai have brought significant clarity to the authority of arbitral tribunals to issue anti-suit injunctions. Anti-suit injunctions...
Recent Dubai Court of Cassation judgment – Legal Notices and the Crime of Blackmail/ Threats
The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued an important judgment addressing the intersection of cybercrime, blackmail and the interpretation of...
Recent Qatari Court of Cassation judgment – The jurisdiction of the Qatari courts and the primacy of arbitration agreements
The principle of party autonomy—allowing parties to freely determine the terms and procedures of their dispute resolution—is key to modern...
Dubai Court Judgments Clarify Islamic Banking Principles and the Prohibition of Interest in Commercial Disputes
Two recent judgments by the Dubai Court of Cassation (Dubai Court of Cassation, Commercial Appeals Nos. 595/2025/445 and 608/2025/445 and...
Final Q&A
Cybersecurity breaches that lead to personal data breaches
David Yates and Rita Kevork from our Digital & Data team explore the legal obligations surrounding cybersecurity breaches under Egyptian law, including notification duties under the Personal Data Protection Law, reporting requirements under the Cybercrimes Law, and the practical steps companies should take in the event of a breach. They also outline the risks of non-compliance, from financial penalties to reputational harm.
Metrics that Matter
71%
52%
of DFSA-authorised firms now use AI, up from 33% in 2024.
Firmwide Focus
Joined Up Thinking - Consolidation of arbitration proceedings in the Middle East
International Commercial Arbitration in the Middle East: A Growing Preference for Cross-Border Dispute Resolution International commercial arbitration continues to gain momentum in the Middle East as a preferred means of.
Shifting Burdens and Accountability: The New UAE AML Law
As part of its broader, ongoing drive to strengthen enforcement against financial crime, the United Arab Emirates has introduced a far reaching new law aimed at reinforcing its framework for.
UN Security Council Revives Iran Sanctions: What Does This Mean For MENA Businesses
On the evening of 28 September 2025 (following the 30-day window triggered on 28 August 2025), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) took a decisive step by reimposing a raft.
Final Reflections
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