Legal

ICC UAE announces workshop on the new ICC Rules of Arbitration

Following a comprehensive revision of the ICC Rules of Arbitration which came into effect earlier last month, the International Chamber of Commerce United Arab Emirates...

Negotiating licensing contracts

In the second part of the series on commercialising an idea, Geethalakshmi R., CEO and Managing Partner, Associated Business Attorneys, discusses the processes involved with...

IBA Host Committee provides 50 Arab Law Scholarships to the Middle East

The International Bar Association (IBA) host committee is offering scholarships to cover travel, accommodation and registration costs for 50 Young Arab lawyers to attend its...

Knowing your worth

Have you ever wondered what the asset value of your intellectual property is, asks Geethalashmi R., CEO and Managing Partner, Associated Business Attorneys. Let’s start with...

Preparing yourself for global battle

The success of taking your business operations abroad can often hinge on careful planning – often it’s the smaller details that we overlook while trying...

Dubai government legislative changes

Dubai government’s legislative changes highlight the strategic importance of DIFC Authority, DFSA and DIFC Courts and have strengthened their governance. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin...

Putting the brakes on expired licenses

In the current financial climate with business budgetary constraints, an increasing number of companies licensed in Dubai declared their willingness to suspend their businesses and...

Business protection and prenuptial agreements

With today’s global divorce rate approaching 50%, a prenuptial agreement may be an uncomfortable but prudent decision taken by an SME business owner who may...

DED launches sessions for retailers to promote consumer protection law

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division at the Department of Economic Development in Dubai (DED) is hosting awareness sessions for retailers in Dubai on...

Independence key to improving corporate governance in GCC

NxD Global, a specialist business matchmaking service for non-executive directorships, seeks to strengthen the accountability and transparency of regional corporations by bringing independence to the...

The more things change, the more they stay the same?

Now don’t get me wrong here, I have enough causes to support to last a few lifetimes, so I respect people who feel passionately about...

New Labour resolutions: Pains and gains

The beginning of 2011 has seen a number of new Cabinet and Ministerial Resolutions hitting the headlines as they have wide-ranging effects on labour relations...

TECOM guides SMEs to establish legal presence in UAE

More than 100 representatives from the small and medium enterprises sector participated in the 13th edition of the TECOM SME Builder event that offered tips...

Is your business protected?

There are many different types of insurance available, but which ones do you need? Which ones should you definitely have? And which are the ones...

SME draft legislation

The UAE Minister of Economy recently confirmed that a draft federal law dealing with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) shall soon be presented to the...