Key Legal Updates in the UAE – Q1 2025

Insights from the Practical Law Middle East Team

This article is the first in a series of quarterly updates that examine key legal developments across all practice areas in the UAE, written by the Practical Law Middle East team.

  • Repeal of the Anti-Fronting Law
  • Mandatory Female Board Representation
  • Cancellation of Economic Substance Regulations
  • Introduction of UAE Corporate Tax and DMTT
  • Establishment of the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority
  • New Netting Law and Digital Asset Frameworks
  • Enhanced Labor Dispute Reforms
  • Launch of Dubai IP Hub and Patent Hive Initiative
  • INTA MENA Office Launch
  • Sharjah’s Independent Judicial Authority

To stay informed about the latest key legal developments in the UAE, we invite you to download your complimentary copy of “Legal Developments in the UAE.

The legal writers for Practical Law Middle East bring extensive experience from leading law firms and in-house legal departments. They are fully committed to developing and maintaining practical how-to guides and resources that enable you and your team in the Middle East to find fast and efficient solutions.

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