Introduction The question of Dubai Courts vs DIFC Courts jurisdiction was definitively addressed by the Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal on 26 January 2026 in Application No. 06/2025, a landmark ruling concerning a complex insurance and reinsurance dispute between a...
Introduction Commercial lease rent refund UAE disputes often hinge on whether the tenant actually received the benefit intended under the contract—a principle recently clarified by the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Commercial Appeals Nos. 9 & 13 of 2026.....
In the corporate governance framework, Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance has emerged as an essential form of protection for individuals in senior positions. The importance of corporate accountability and responsibility, especially concerning the...
In an important decision recently handed down by the Court of Cassation in Dubai, the court reaffirmed the central role of the Dubai judiciary in resolving complex insurance disputes. The ruling, which focuses on jurisdictional matters and the allocation of...
The Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 Concerning Unemployment Insurance (Unemployment Insurance Law) took effect on 1 January 2023. Under the UAE new insurance law, it mandates Emirati nationals and expatriate employees working full-time in the UAE’s federal and...
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where rapid urbanization and development are accompanied by occasional bouts of severe weather, protecting property from rain and bad weather-related damages is a paramount concern for homeowners and businesses alike. While the UAE...
