UAE issues executive regulations operationalising merger control regime
On 8 May 2026, the UAE Cabinet issued the long anticipated Executive Regulations to the UAE Competition Law. The Regulations operationalise the UAE merger control regime through detailed rules governing notifications, reviews, substantive assessment, third-party participation, and post-closing oversight.
Action required: Businesses planning cross-border mergers or acquisitions involving UAE entities must comply with the new notification and filing requirements under the Executive Regulations, including submission of complete documentation in the prescribed format and engagement with the formal completeness and substantive review processes.
Source: Mondaq
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