Lexis^® Middle East

July/August 2026 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!

In this edition, Diana Froyland of Hadef & Partners explains how the UAE Competition Law Implementing Regulations will mean sharper rules and more scrutiny by the Authorities. In addition, Mohammed Alzoghaibi Vice President of Legal Affairs – Mobily explains how having a structural approach can help in a sector where legal frameworks are continuously adapting.

All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Jul-Aug_2026.

July 2026 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!

In this edition, Sabrina Streeton and Wassim Mahmoud of Al Tamimi & Company explain how the mandatory saving scheme for non-Omani employees is expected to develop by 2027. In addition, Reefat Maniar, COO at Baker Tilly UAE explains how she has designed practical frameworks to support performance and scalability.

All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_HR_ALERT/07-2026.

QICDRC Case Digest July - December 2025 Out Now!

The July - December 2025 edition of the QICDRC Case Digest brought to you by the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre in association with LexisNexis.

Read here at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_CDIG/2S_2025.

Summer edition of Lexis Middle East Gulf Tax Out Now!

We’re thrilled to announce the latest edition of Lexis® Middle East Gulf Tax, the very first of its kind in the GCC! Our complimentary magazine offers insightful updates on the latest tax and financial developments across the GCC region.

All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_GULFTAX/Jun_2026/.

Reed Smith International Arbitration Report 2025: A Multi-jurisdictional Analysis of Challenges to Arbitration Awards - December 2025

LexisNexis Middle East, in collaboration with Reed Smith, is pleased to present the Reed Smith International Arbitration Report 2025, a comprehensive and data-driven examination of court challenges to arbitration awards across the world’s leading arbitral seats.

Drawing on an extensive review of hundreds of cases over a minimum six-year review period, this publication offers an unparalleled comparative analysis of how courts in key jurisdictions including: the Middle East (onshore UAE and the DIFC), and Bahrain (in collaboration with the Bahrain Ministry of Justice), England and Wales, New York, France, Singapore, and Hong Kong, approach challenges to arbitral awards.

The report provides clear insight into the volume, nature, and outcomes of award challenges in each jurisdiction and highlights broader regional and multijurisdictional trends shaping the global arbitration landscape. Each chapter sets out the relevant statutory framework, identifies key procedural and legal features, and analyses judicial treatment of issues such as procedural irregularity, due process, jurisdiction, and public policy.

Designed as an essential reference for in-house counsel and arbitration users, the report contextualises the data to show how often awards are challenged, on what grounds, and with what likelihood of success. Whether selecting an arbitral seat, drafting an arbitration agreement, or advising clients on post-award strategy, this report offers valuable guidance grounded in empirical research and practical analysis.

Reed Smith International Arbitration Report 2025

The Reed Smith International Arbitration Report 2025 is also available on Lexis Middle East.

Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice Out Now!

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book by Byron James of Expatriate Law on the Abu Dhabi Family Court Practice. In 2021 a law was issued which created a new, unique regime for civil marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance and associated rights for non-muslim and muslims who are not Emirati nationals in Abu Dhabi. This legal framework and the associated court (the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court), has been designed to meet the family law needs of the Emirate’s large expatriate, globally mobile community. This court is not just a new institution but has brought an entirely new approach to family law in the region – as it is secular in form, modern in practice and unprecedented in scope.

Byron James is a leading international family lawyer in the Middle East whose practice focuses on complex international family law cases involving high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, novel and unusual points of law, is the first comprehensive study of this new court, its legislative framework and procedure. Based on the author’s extensive practice, this book provides practical pointers, useful checklists on specific types of proceedings and a clear, easy to understand explanation of how the court works, how it compares to other jurisdictions and how it might develop in the future.

It will also shortly be included on Lexis Middle East Law service and available to purchase in print.

Read here at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/Books/ADCFCP/index.html.

International Commercial Arbitration in the Mainland UAE: A Legislative, Judicial and Institutional Assessment Out Now!

We are pleased to announce the publication of a significant new work by Dr. Emad Hussein — an independent international arbitrator, mediator, academic, and one of the leading dispute resolution experts in MENA — who brings over two decades of practical experience in the UAE.

Published by LexisNexis, this groundbreaking book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the arbitration landscape in mainland UAE, with a focus on the legislative, judicial, and institutional factors shaping its arbitration environment.

Dr. Hussein delves into the key reforms introduced by Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, unpacking their real-world implications through detailed case law analysis. The book offers a rigorous assessment of the UAE’s progress toward becoming an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction — and explains why, despite major reforms, mainland UAE has yet to emerge as a global arbitration hub.

What sets this book apart is its evidence-based findings and strategic recommendations, which aim to support policymakers, institutions, and practitioners in closing the remaining gaps and aligning with global best practices in international commercial arbitration.

A must-read for anyone interested in arbitration in the Middle East or in understanding the evolving dispute resolution ecosystem of the UAE.

Read here at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/Books/ICAM/.

Azmeh and Nicol on the Law and Practice of the QFC Civil and Commercial Court and Regulatory Tribunal Out Now!

This joint book, authored by Umar Azmeh (Registrar of the Court) and Catriona Nicol (Senior Legal Counsel, QFC), explores the procedural and substantive laws governing the QFC Court and Regulatory Tribunal, as interpreted by its esteemed judges from 12 different jurisdictions.

Read here at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/Books/LPQFCC2025/