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  • Practical Guidance Spotlight

    16 Oct 2026

    Practical legal know-how, expert analysis and actionable insights to support your day-to-day practice.

    *Available on Lexis® Middle East in the Practical Guidance section.

    New Legislative Insight on Pillar Two in the UAE: Tax Evasion and Cross-Border Enforcement in the UAE, authored by Mohamed El Baghdady, Partner and Head of Tax and Financial Crimes Department at Habib Al Mulla and Partners, Salwa Adeel, Tax Manager at at Habib Al Mulla and Partners and Elisa Kotcherechtchenko, Trainee Lawyer at at Habib Al Mulla and Partners.

  • New Practice Note on DIFC Court's Approach to Setting Aside and Enforcing Arbitral Awards

    16 Oct 2026

    New Practice Note on DIFC Court's Approach to Setting Aside and Enforcing Arbitral Awards, authored by Zarghona Fazal, Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution) at Hadef & Partners LLC and Michael Farchakh, Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution) at Hadef & Partners LLC.

  • New Practice Note on AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Bank Liability in the UAE: Analysis of Abu Dhabi Commercial Court, Case 762/2026

    16 Oct 2026

    New Practice Note on AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Bank Liability in the UAE: Analysis of Abu Dhabi Commercial Court, Case 762/2026, authored by Mahmoud Abuwasel, Managing Partner and Head of Corporate & Tax Disputes at Wasel & Wasel in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

  • Updated Q&As on Fintech, Dispute Resolution and Franchising in Kuwait

    16 Oct 2026

    Updated Q&As on Fintech 2026, Dispute Resolution 2026 and Franchising 2026 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder and Managing Partner at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.

  • Updated Practice Notes on Comparing Onshore Arbitration and International Arbitration and Publishing and Broadcasting Media in the UAE

    15 Oct 2026

    Updated Practice Notes on Comparing Onshore Arbitration and International Arbitration and Publishing and Broadcasting Media in the UAE, authored by Sarah Malik, CEO and International Disputes Counsel at SOL International Ltd, Sebina Noreen Malik, Consultant Counsel at SOL International Ltd and Ahmed Hamo, Trainee Solicitor at SOL International Ltd.

  • New Legislative Insight on Kuwait Law on the Establishment of Economic Circuits,

    13 Oct 2026

    New Legislative Insight on Kuwait Law on the Establishment of Economic Circuits, authored by Abdulrazzaq Abdullah, Founder and Managing Partner at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Law Firm, Lawyers & Legal Consultants, Mohi El-Din Ahmed Abdel Hafeez Mohammed El-Amin, Legal Consultant at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Law Firm, Lawyers & Legal Consultants and Hamad Abdulrazzaq Abdullah, Lawyer at Abdulrazzaq Abdullah Law Firm, Lawyers & Legal Consultants in Kuwait.

  • Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Sports Law

    13 Oct 2026

    Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Sports Law, authored by Sarah Malik, CEO and International Disputes Counsel, SOL International Ltd and Wafic Hijazi, Legal Intern at SOL International Ltd in the UAE.

  • Updated Practice Note on Enforceability of Emergency Arbitrator Orders and Awards in Oman

    12 Oct 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Enforceability of Emergency Arbitrator Orders and Awards in Oman, authored by Ahmed Soliman, Legal Consultant & Counsel.

  • Updated Q&As on Anti-Corruption, Cybercrime and Banking in Kuwait

    9 Oct 2026

    Updated Q&As on Anti-Corruption 2026, Cybercrime 2026 and Banking 2026 in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder and Managing Partner at Wefaq Law Firm in Kuwait.

  • New Practice Note on Restrictive Covenants and Non-Compete Clauses in UAE Employment and Commercial Agreements

    8 Oct 2026

    New Practice Note on Restrictive Covenants and Non-Compete Clauses in UAE Employment and Commercial Agreements, authored by David Melikov, Associate at HAS Law Firm.

  • Updated Q&A on Family Business in the UAE

    6 Oct 2026

    Updated Q&A on Family Business 2026, in the UAE, authored by Taha H. Tawawala, Partner at Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants.

  • New Practice Note on Establishment of New Kuwaiti Economic Courts: Banking, Competition and Merger Disputes Under Mandatory Mediation From 2027

    6 Oct 2026

    New Practice Note on Establishment of New Kuwaiti Economic Courts: Banking, Competition and Merger Disputes Under Mandatory Mediation From 2027, authored by Asad Ahmad, Head of Anti-Trust & Competition at GLA & Company and Liana Rashid, Associate at GLA & Company in Kuwait.

  • Updated Practice Note on Commercial Agencies and Agency Agreements in the UAE

    5 Oct 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Commercial Agencies and Agency Agreements in the UAE, authored by Chris Williams, Managing Partner at Bracewell LLP and Amelia Bowring, Senior Associate at Bracewell LLP in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Comparative Note on Workforce Nationalisation and Localisation Programs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar

    5 Oct 2026

    Updated Comparative Note on Workforce Nationalisation and Localisation Programs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, authored by Ali Ibrahim, Director (KSA & Bahrain) Immigration Lead at Vialto Partners, Umme Salma, Senior Manager at Vialto UAE Immigration and Rens Jongerius, Manager at Vialto UAE Immigration.

  • Updated Practice Note on LCIA Arbitration Rules

    1 Oct 2026

    Updated Practice Note on LCIA Arbitration Rules, authored by Fahad Khalid, Associate at HAS Law Firm and Swetha Sivaram, Associate at HAS Law Firm in UAE.

  • New Legislative Insight on Counting the Cost of Arbitration: A Call for Legal Reform in the UAE and Qatar

    30 Sept 2026

    New Legislative Insight on Counting the Cost of Arbitration: A Call for Legal Reform in UAE and Qatar, authored by Hiroshani Jayasiri, Attorney-at-Law and Legal Consultant at Al-Hail Law Firm.

  • Updated Q&A on Arbitration in the DIFC

    30 Sept 2026

    Updated Q&A on Arbitration in the DIFC 2026, authored by Mohsen Moustafa, Managing Director at Al Dhaheri International Advocates & Legal Consultants LLC S.O.C.

  • Updated Practice Note on Post-Termination Covenants and Confidentiality in the DIFC

    30 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Post-Termination Covenants and Confidentiality in the DIFC, authored by Andres Ring, Managing Partner, SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants and Usama Munir, Co-Head International Arbitration at SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Practice Note on Working Visas in the UAE

    28 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Working Visas in the UAE, authored by Shiraz Sethi, Regional Head of Employment at Dentons and Ali Al Assaad, Legal Manager at Dentons in Dubai, UAE.

  • New Practice Note on Negotiating Arbitration Clauses Amid Geopolitical Volatility: A Practical Framework

    28 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Negotiating Arbitration Clauses Amid Geopolitical Volatility: A Practical Framework, authored by Gustavo Moser, Independent arbitrator and consultant at MDR.

  • New Practice Note on Commercial Disputes before Oman’s Investment and Commerce Court

    25 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Commercial Disputes before Oman’s Investment and Commerce Court, authored by Ahmed Soliman, Legal Consultant & Counsel.

  • New Practice Note on Involuntary Loss of Employment Insurance: Non-Obvious Practical Pitfalls Practitioners Should Flag to Clients in the UAE

    23 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Involuntary Loss of Employment Insurance: Non-Obvious Practical Pitfalls Practitioners Should Flag to Clients in the UAE, authored by Anastasia Ilyukhina, Legal Counsel at Red Lions Capital.

  • Updated Practice Note on Public Listing Rules in Saudi Arabia

    23 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Public Listing Rules in Saudi Arabia, authored by Sabrina Zhou, Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm in Saudi Arabia, and AlJazy Naif AlTaweel, Trainee Lawyer at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm in Saudi Arabia.

  • Updated Practice Note on Rules of Evidence in Civil Proceedings in the UAE

    22 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Rules of Evidence in Civil Proceedings in the UAE, authored by Diana Hamade, Founder and Managing Partner at Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law and Selma El Hajj Ali, Associate at Diana Hamade Attorneys At Law in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Practice Notes on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Kuwait

    22 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Notes on Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Open Data, Data Collection and Privacy and Cybercrimes: Regulatory Framework and Corporate and Directors’ Liability in Kuwait, authored by Bader Alqellaish, Founder & CEO at Wefaq Law Firm & Wefaq Holdings in Kuwait.

  • Updated Practice Note on Inheritance Laws and Transfer of Ownership in the UAE

    22 Sept 2026

    Updated Practice Note on Inheritance Laws and Transfer of Ownership in the UAE, authored by Cynthia Trench, Principal at Trench & Associates in Dubai, UAE.

  • New Practice Note on ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: An Overview of the Key Changes,

    22 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: An Overview of the Key Changes, authored by Dr. Aseel Zimmo, Managing Partner at The First Link in Bahrain.

  • New Practice Note on The New Framework for Board Removal and Profit Distribution for Listed Companies in Saudi Arabia

    21 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on The New Framework for Board Removal and Profit Distribution for Listed Companies in Saudi Arabia, authored by Sabrina Zhou, Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm and Ammad Manzur, Senior Legal Consultant at Abdulaziz Bin Ali Law Firm in Saudi Arabia.

  • New Practice Note on Arrest, Detention and Criminal Proceedings in the UAE

    17 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Arrest, Detention and Criminal Proceedings in the UAE, authored by Ahmed Ragab Alkotby, Partner, Head of Litigation at ADG Legal, Jaber Al Ameeri, Partner, Head of Customs & Criminal at ADG Legal and Abdelmaguid Fouad, Lead Associate at ADG Legal in Dubai, UAE.

  • New Practice Note on Cabinet Decision No. 149/2026: Key Changes to the UAE VAT Executive Regulations

    16 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Cabinet Decision No. 149/2026: Key Changes to the UAE VAT Executive Regulations, authored by Justin Whitehouse, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Tax LLC and Pushkar Kundra, Director at Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Tax LLC in Dubai, UAE.

  • Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Trading by Modern Technological Means

    15 Sept 2026

    Updated Legislative Insight on UAE Law on Trading by Modern Technological Means, authored by Hasan Al Kilany, Senior Legal Advisor at Under Secretary Office of the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism in UAE.

  • New Practice Note on Cybersecurity Enforcement, Incident Response and Board Accountability – Part 4 in Saudi Arabia

    15 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on Cybersecurity Enforcement, Incident Response and Board Accountability – Part 4 in Saudi Arabia, authored by Christine Khoury, Tech Partner at Gowling WLG.

  • New Practice Note on A Practical Guide to the International Financial Centre of Oman

    14 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on A Practical Guide to the International Financial Centre of Oman, authored by Sakshi Puri, Partner at Al Tamimi & Company and Asad Vellani, Associate at Al Tamimi & Company.

  • New Practice Note on UAE Top-up Tax: Excluded and Investment Entities under the TTGEIE1 Guide

    11 Sept 2026

    New Practice Note on UAE Top-up Tax: Excluded and Investment Entities under the TTGEIE1 Guide, authored by Mohamed Fawzy, Senior Tax Manager at XB4 CPAs & Advisors in Dubai.

Spotlights

  • Autumn edition of Lexis Middle East Gulf Tax Out Now!

    29 Sept 2026

    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/Sep_2026.

  • September 2026 edition of International Arbitration Perspectives Out Now!

    21 Sept 2026

    We’re excited to introduce International Arbitration Perspectives, a new monthly online publication from LexisNexis offering a truly global view of international arbitration. Discover key developments, expert perspectives and emerging trends shaping arbitration practice around the world.

    All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/FBN/LNF/Revues/IAP/index.html.

  • September/October 2026 edition of Lexis Middle East Law Alert Out Now!

    21 Sept 2026

    In this edition, Katrina Wilson of Al Tamimi & Company, Qatar discusses the most significant changes brought in by recent amendments to the Qatari Labour Law. In addition, Fathy Mahmoud Radwan General Counsel of Mowasalat “Karwa” explains how his academic work, commercial and governance experience have helped him contribute to forthcoming Qatari regulations on autonomous vehicles.

    All of these articles and more can be read at https://web.lexisnexis.fr/fbn/CEMEA/LME_LAW_ALERT/Sep-Oct_2026.

  • September 2026 edition of Lexis Middle East HR Alert Out Now!

    21 Sept 2026

    In this edition, Mary Rintu Raju of Kaden Boriss explains changes to UAE requirements on employee accommodation. In addition, Jikku Luke, Chief Services Officer at MMJS Consulting explains how he 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/09-2026.

  • QICDRC Case Digest July - December 2025 Out Now!

    15 Jul 2026

    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.

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

    15 Dec 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!

    24 Nov 2025

    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!

    18 Aug 2025

    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!

    7 Apr 2025

    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/