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The UAE has positioned itself as a global fintech hub, but getting licensed requires navigating a complex regulatory landscape across three distinct jurisdictions. This comprehensive guide examines the practical realities of obtaining fintech licenses in DIFC, ADGM, and UAE mainland.

Divorce in the UAE can be complex for expats navigating different laws and cultural expectations. This guide by Kayrouz & Associates breaks down key legal rights, custody rules, and new 2025 updates to help you make informed decisions.

This comprehensive guide explains the UAE's stringent cybercrime laws under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021, including penalties ranging from AED 100,000 to AED 4 million. Learn how to lodge complaints, understand key offenses, and protect your business from cyber threats in the UAE.

Facing financial distress doesn't have to mean the end of your business. This comprehensive guide explains how to apply for bankruptcy in Dubai, including who can file, required documents, minimum debt thresholds, and alternatives like preventive settlement and restructuring under Federal Decree Law No. 51 of 2023.

When a company files for bankruptcy in the UAE, employees are granted preferential creditor status under the 2024 Bankruptcy Law. This comprehensive guide explains how workers can protect their rights to unpaid wages, end-of-service gratuity, and other employment entitlements during insolvency proceedings.

Foreign judgments can be enforced in the UAE through a strict two-stage process involving ratification and execution. Learn about applicable treaties, required conditions, and how bilateral agreements or reciprocity principles enable enforcement under UAE law.

Construction projects in the UAE carry significant risks from payment delays to regulatory compliance issues. This guide covers the legal framework, common risks, and best practices for drafting construction contracts that protect all parties.

The UAE now permits 100% foreign ownership for companies on the mainland, reshaping the investment landscape in 2025. Investors must still comply with sector restrictions, licensing requirements, and the rules on strategic impact activities.

Dubai has issued a new Construction Law introducing a unified regulatory framework for contractors, effective from January 2026. The law reshapes how companies operate in Dubai’s construction sector, setting new standards for registration, compliance, and penalties.

Choosing between an LLC and a sole establishment in Dubai comes down to liability, ownership, costs, taxes, and growth plans. This guide breaks down the trade-offs in plain English and explains when a one person company (OPC) can be the smarter middle ground.

Non-compete clauses are enforceable in the UAE when they are clear, reasonable, and tied to a legitimate business interest. Learn the limits on duration and geography, when a clause cannot be enforced, how damages are calculated, and the options employees have to withdraw.

A clear guide to maternity leave in the UAE for private and government employees, covering eligibility, duration, pay and nursing breaks. Learn your rights on termination protections, adding annual or unpaid leave, and how Kayrouz & Associates can help you stay compliant.