Corporate
160Commercial, company and licensing law, and free-zone rules.
July 2026
Action required Corporate ADGM
ADGM publishes commercial law amendments to strengthen AML/CFT transparency
Action required Corporate Clyde & Co Middle East
OFAC revokes General License X, issues narrower GL X-1 for Iran energy-sector winding down
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
New UAE heritage law imposes up to Dh10m fines and jail for damaging antiquities
Action required Corporate BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem
Emergency Financial Crisis period activated under UAE Bankruptcy Law
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Businesses must obtain FIFA World Cup broadcast licences to avoid legal violations
Action required Corporate Mondaq
New Industrial Property Grievance Committee established under Cabinet Resolution 36
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Counterfeit goods ban enforced; dealers face up to Dh1m fine and two years jail
Action required Corporate Gulf News
Abu Dhabi imposes Dh10,000 fine for unauthorised illuminated building ads
Action required Corporate Mondaq
New UAE civil transactions law reshapes corporate practice and contracts
Action required Corporate Khaleej Times
Sharjah Civil Defence offers 50% discount on fines through September 2026
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