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  • Employment Contracts in the UAE Executive : Key Clauses for C-Level Talent
    Most senior executives moving to or joining businesses in the UAE take for granted that their employment contracts are on par with the same international standard with which they are accustomed. In fact, most have provisions that do not mirror the country’s distinct legal environment. If termination rights, bonus arrangements, […]
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  • Top 5 Legal Mistakes Startups Make in Dubai (And How to Avoid Them)
    Dubai has established itself as a global hub for innovation, attracting thousands of new companies annually across technology, e-commerce, and professional services. The promise is undeniable: a tax-friendly jurisdiction, strategic access to global markets, and a government that actively supports entrepreneurship. Yet this environment, while attractive, is also heavily regulated. […]
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  • Property Buying in Dubai: Legal Checklist Before You Invest
    The Dubai property market remains a magnet for global interest, with foreign investors in control of approximately 43% of the total value of residential property. Overseas ownership alone added up to some USD 23 billion between 2020 and 2022, an amount that pinpoints the magnitude of capital invested in the […]
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  • Why Family Offices are Moving to Dubai
    Throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, family offices are now encountering historically unprecedented challenges. Increasing taxation, regulatory complexity, and political uncertainty are transforming high-net-worth families’ approach to managing wealth. Conventional financial centres are ever more perceived as expensive and inhibiting. Family offices that traditionally depended on established jurisdictions are now […]
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  • Why UK Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Dubai Over London
    In 2024, 2,588 companies from the United Kingdom joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, representing a 14.2% increase over the previous year. This upward trend highlights a growing reality: UK entrepreneurs are actively relocating their businesses to Dubai. The underlying reason is not mere preference but the rising burden of […]
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  • Why Every Expat in Dubai Should Consider a DIFC Will – Highlighting Legal Protections and Peace of Mind
    For most non Muslim expatriates in Dubai, how their assets are dealt with after they die is something that is ignored until there is no choice. Based on the UAE Personal Status Law and the UAE Civil Transactions Law, if there is no registered will, inheritance is regulated by Sharia […]
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