Categories of Golden Visa in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) provides various opportunities for tourists, investors, students, and entrepreneurs to reside and work in the UAE. Residency in the UAE may be short-term, such as for tourism, or long-term, such as for investment purposes. The UAE’s Golden Visa, formally referred to as the Golden Residence Permit under Article 77 of […]
DFSA Reformulates Crypto Token Oversight: What the New DIFC Regime Means for Regulated Firms
Important Note: This article is the result of independent analysis and is opinion based. It does not constitute formal advice that can be relied upon. It is not validated or endorsed by any regulator or authority. The purposes of this article is a guide to aid entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and regulated firms in understanding the […]
UAE Companies Law Reforms
Key Changes for Businesses The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, introducing a suite of reforms that materially modernise the Commercial Companies Law and bring it into closer alignment with international best practice. Taken together, the amendments enhance flexibility across the corporate lifecycle from incorporation and investment through to restructuring and succession planning […]
What the UAE’s AI Strategy Means for Businesses
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation to real-world deployment, and the UAE is positioning itself at the center of that shift. Recent announcements around AI infrastructure, energy integration and international partnerships show that the UAE is treating AI not just as a technology trend, but as long-term economic infrastructure. For businesses operating in the […]
RAK Central: Building Ras Al Khaimah’s Next Business District
Ras Al Khaimah is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of RAK Central, a master-planned business district developed by Marjan that is set to become the emirate’s commercial heart. The project is a central part of Ras Al Khaimah’s Vision 2030 strategy and reflects the emirate’s ambition to attract international businesses, increase […]
UAE Legal Updates: Key Changes Effective January 2026
Enhanced Rights for Emirati Workers in the Private Sector The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has increased the minimum monthly salary for Emirati nationals in the private sector from AED 5,000 to AED 6,000 under its phased Emiratisation strategy. This policy applies to all new, renewed, or amended work permits with two years […]
UAE Clarifies Corporate Tax Settlement and Credit Refunds Under Amended Law
The UAE has introduced targeted amendments to its corporate tax framework through a new Federal Decree-Law amending Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. The changes are aimed at making it clearer how corporate tax is calculated and settled where tax credits, incentives and reliefs apply. A key change is the clarification of the order in […]
Regulatory Requirements for Advertising on Social Media in the United Arab Emirates [with specific focus on the Real Estate Industry]
Generally, the promotion of products or services through social media or other modern technological means in the United Arab Emirates is subject to a specific regulatory framework supervised by the UAE Media Council, which aims to ensure that advertising content complies with the applicable rules and to protect the public from misleading or irregular advertising. […]