Law Update

“Legal and governance obligations do not pause alongside normal commercial activity.”As disruption continues across the region, many organisations are focused on stabilising operations, protecting employees and managing risk.For boards and senior management, the question is whether those decisions are legally sound and defensible.Across the UAE, from onshore companies to the DIFC and ADGM, directors remain fully bound by their duties, with increasing scrutiny on decision-making and documentation.In this audio, Alyzeh Zahid explores what this means in practice.Read the full article here. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

Carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) is being adopted by signatories to the Paris Agreement to assist them in meeting their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The military conflict ensuing in the Gulf region following the events of 28 February 2026 has direct impact on developers, sponsors, lenders, contractors and insurers and their infrastructure projects in the region. This alert sets out certain key issues parties should be considering now.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued a judgment  that addresses a recurring and commercially consequential question in the UAE: does a party’s conduct of activities beyond the scope of its commercial licence render its contracts void for violation of public policy, or does it merely attract administrative consequences while leaving private bargains intact?Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Dubai Court of Cassation (“DCC”) issued a significant decision in case number 1685/2025/445 delivered on 30 December 2025. The judgment concerns a commercial dispute concerning the interaction between an assignment of rights, the effect of arbitration clauses upon non-parties and successors, and the non-appealability of interlocutory rulings under Article 152 of the Civil Procedure Law. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued a judgment that addresses a recurring and commercially consequential question in the UAE: does a party’s conduct of activities beyond the scope of its commercial licence render its contracts void for violation of public policy, or does it merely attract administrative consequences while leaving private bargains intact? At all three levels, the Dubai courts rejected attempts to treat licensing irregularities as per se grounds of nullity, drawing a clear boundary between matters that implicate public policy and those that do not. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition Saudi Arabia is executing one of the most consequential energy sector overhauls globally. The Kingdom is preserving market leadership in oil and gas while advancing a diversified power system anchored in gas, grid reliability, and incremental renewables.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Middle East is entering a new phase in civil nuclear development, moving from aspiration to operation and expansion. The region’s energy mix is diversifying under pressures to decarbonise, free hydrocarbons for export, and meet surging power and water demand. Conventional large reactors are establishing a foothold, while small modular reactors (SMRs) are drawing growing interest for their flexibility, siting advantages, and non‑electric applications such as desalination and industrial heat. This podcast discusses the strategic drivers, opportunities, and challenges shaping nuclear power and SMRs across the Middle East.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Paris Agreement is the landmark international climate treaty that was entered into in 2015.  Currently, 195 countries are parties to the Paris Agreement. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Egypt has overhauled its mining legal framework, replacing the legacy gold cost recovery concession model with a streamlined, permit-based regime designed to provide clarity, predictability, and alignment. The reforms introduce stabilised fiscal terms; modern land access and operational rights; explicit foreign exchange (FX) and export protections; and strengthened environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and community obligations.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The basic bargain in an oil and gas joint-operating agreement (JOA) is simple enough: a group of participants shares risk and reward in an oil or gas project in proportion to their participating interests. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The UAE has successfully adopted public-private partnerships (PPP) as a model for procuring infrastructure across many sectors. The rollout of PPP has been supported by the government in the form of establishing PPP laws and guidance, published by the Department of Finance. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition Carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) is moving from a technical possibility to a practical necessity to cut emissions from industries that are hard to decarbonise. However, the technology itself is only part of the story. Whether CCUS projects are built at scale depends as much on laws, agencies, and rules as it does on engineering. The core issues are institutional: who makes decisions, who owns the subsurface, who pays if something leaks decades from now, and whether markets will generate steady demand for captured carbon. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Energy edition The Middle East sits at the centre of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry’s next growth chapter. Driven by structural gas demand in Asia, European diversification away from Russian pipeline gas, and a premium on supply security, the region’s producers — led by Qatar, followed by the UAE and Oman — are scaling capacity through multi‑billion‑dollar projects. These programmes combine complex mega-project execution, disciplined commercial strategy, and increasingly stringent decarbonisation requirements. The result is a reconfiguration of global LNG trade flows and a renewed benchmark for capital efficiency and project delivery at scale.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition What is distinctive in these cases is the clear delineation between Article 30’s moratorium against unilateral, no‑fault termination and the continued availability of breach‑based cancellation through judicial or regulatory routes when statutory conditions are no longer met.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Since the introduction of Article 121 bis into the Central Bank Law, courts have been asked to determine when a bank may bring proceedings to recover consumer credit, and what constitutes “adequate security” as a condition to admissibility. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition In the absence of a governing law clause, and for non-contractual claims, Saudi law applies in Saudi courts. Domestically, commercial courts are applying robust procedural tools — including lis pendens, venue rules, and strict timelines — to streamline cases and control duplicative litigation, reflecting a modernised litigation environment.   Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from experimental systems to tools that influence decisions across everyday life and critical infrastructure. From medical assessments and loan approvals to customer service chatbots and self-driving technology, AI is increasingly embedded in processes once handled exclusively by humans.Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition The UAE has introduced a New Advertiser Permit, affecting all advertisers and influencers operating in the Emirates. This regulation establishes important compliance requirements for those promoting products or services, making it essential to understand the application process and obligations to ensure marketing activities remain fully compliant. Staying informed on these changes is crucial for businesses and individuals alike to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape effectively. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming industries, creating the need for AI-specific licensing agreements that go beyond traditional software contracts. Unlike conventional software licenses, which provide a defined product with fixed functionality and govern installation, access, and use under set conditions, AI licensing involves access to machine learning models, algorithms, and datasets that continuously evolve through learning and data inputs. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition On 9 September 2025, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) took a significant step in advancing its data protection framework with the adoption of the Data Protection Regulations (Substantial Public Interest Conditions) Rules 2025 (the “Rules”). Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company.

The Technology edition From disclosure duties to penalties up to AED 1M, UAE media law sets important rules for advertisers. Our new article outlines what businesses and individuals publishing media need to know to stay compliant. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

Law Update - The Technology edition 2025Whether you are a C-suite executive, an investor, or an in-house counsel involved in a technology M&A transaction, intellectual property (“IP”) often represents the most valuable asset meaning that it cannot be denied that IP due diligence is a fundamental aspect of a deal. Yet it remains one of the most frequently underestimated part of technology transactions. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Technology is reshaping every aspect of our professional and personal lives - and family dispute resolution is no exception. From immersive virtual experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) mediators to streamlined e-mediation platforms, the integration of technology into family mediation presents unique opportunities and challenges for practitioners and participants alike. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition KSA’s stance towards AVs is overwhelmingly positive and ambitious. The government views AV technology as a key enabler of a smart, sustainable transport systems and a cornerstone of its economic diversification. With substantial public investment and evolving regulatory roadmaps, KSA is positioning itself to lead AV deployment in the Middle East.  Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition Cybersecurity lies at the crossroads of technology, business, and government policy. As networks grow, cyber threats become more advanced, and companies rely more on digital systems, the demand for strong security tools is rising quickly. In response, inventors and businesses are working hard to create new solutions for spotting threats, protecting data, building secure systems, and keeping information private. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company. 

The Technology edition AI can create, but copyright law recognizes humans as authors. How does this impact creators in the UAE & MENA? Our latest article explores the legal challenges and practical guidance for AI-generated works. Find all the episodes in this edition here, and don’t forget to subscribe!Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more insights and updates from Al Tamimi & Company.