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The UAE now operates a mandatory pre-closing merger control regime for notifiable transactions. This article explains when competition clearance is required, how the thresholds work, and what buyers need to build into their acquisition timeline and transaction documents. The turnover and market share thresholds were fixed by Cabinet Decision No. 3 of 2025, and the Ministry of Economy has confirmed the framework’s role in reviewing economic concentration transactions.

Foreign companies can establish a UAE mainland branch without a local service agent, but the process still requires Ministry of Economy approval, local licensing, and full parent company liability. This article explains how branch registration works in 2026, what changed under Resolution No. 138 of 2024, and when a branch may be preferable to an LLC or free zone structure.

Workplace injury liability in the UAE operates across statutory labour compensation, civil damages, and criminal enforcement at the same time. This article explains how MOHRE claims, insurance obligations, and safety failures create overlapping exposure for employers in high-risk sectors.