In a landmark judgment issued on 12 February 2026 in Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 33 of 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation...
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Termination of Islamic Lease-to-Own Financing in the UAE: Legal Insights from a Recent Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment
Introduction Islamic financing structures, particularly lease-to-own arrangements, have become a cornerstone of real estate...
Bad Debt Relief under UAE VAT Law: Legal Framework, Conditions, and Practical Implications
Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates...
UAE Mainland vs Free Zone: Strategic Legal Guide for Business Setup – investor
Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide Establishing a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is far more...
Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Scope of Arbitration Award Annulment Under UAE Arbitration Law
Introduction In a significant judgment rendered on 26 January 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Commercial Appeal No. 1262 of...
UAE Trademark Ownership: Registration vs. Prior Use – A Landmark Clarification by the Federal Supreme Court
Introduction In a significant judgment rendered in Commercial Appeal No. 800 of 2025, the Federal Supreme Court reaffirmed...
Dubai Courts vs DIFC Courts Jurisdiction: Landmark 2026 Conflict Tribunal Ruling
Introduction The question of Dubai Courts vs DIFC Courts jurisdiction was definitively addressed by the Conflict of Jurisdiction...
Cheque as Security vs Payment UAE: Fujairah Federal Court 2026 Execution Ruling
Introduction In a significant 2026 ruling, the Fujairah Federal Court addressed a recurring and highly sensitive issue in UAE...
Ajman Establishes a Specialized Rental Dispute Center: A Structural Reform in Tenancy Adjudication
Introduction The Emirate of Ajman has enacted a comprehensive legislative framework establishing a specialized Rental Disputes...
UAE Federal Supreme Court Clarifies Standards of Reasoning in Money Laundering Convictions
Introduction In a significant criminal ruling issued on 28 January 2026, the UAE Federal Supreme Court addressed essential...
Failure of Usable Benefit in Commercial Leases- A Detailed Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment-Commercial Appeal No. 9 & 13 of 2026 – Decision dated 3 February 2026
Introduction Commercial lease rent refund UAE disputes often hinge on whether the tenant actually received the benefit intended...
Legal Standing Single Shareholder Company UAE: Abu Dhabi Cassation Case 1297/2025 Analysis
Introduction Corporate disputes in the UAE often fail not because of weak arguments, but because the claim is filed against the...










