Corporate
156Commercial, company and licensing law, and free-zone rules.
August 2026
Action required Corporate Mondaq
Businesses must obtain annual music licenses starting December 2026
due 1 Dec 2026
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Up to Dh4,000 fine for illegal car washing in Abu Dhabi residential areas
Action required Corporate Mondaq
New Civil Transactions Law effective June 2026 reshapes contracts and remedies
Action required Corporate Arabian Business
Stadium rule violations carry fines up to AED30,000 and jail terms
Action required Corporate Mondaq
UAE competition rules expand dominance assessment beyond market share thresholds
Action required Corporate Mondaq
UAE Competition Department publishes market definition guidelines for merger control
Action required Corporate Mondaq
New executive regulations on commercial fraud issued under Cabinet Resolution 107
Action required Corporate Gulf Today
Music licensing fees for cafes, restaurants and malls from December
due 1 Dec 2026
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