🇦🇪UAE Legal News

In a sharp move against the dark networks of money laundering and terror financing, Kuwait has inked twin agreements with India and Iraq, aiming to build a fortified wall of financial intelligence around its borders—and far beyond. The country’s Financial Intelligence Unit, fresh from global discussions at the Egmont Group summit, formalized memorandums of understanding …

Kuwait Steps Up Global Financial Policing with India and Iraq Pacts Read More »

In a sweeping enforcement move, Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Nonprofit Sector (NCNP) has referred 21 commercial entities, 26 websites, and three influencers to the authorities for regulatory action after uncovering multiple violations tied to nonprofit operations. This isn’t just a slap on the wrist. The NCNP has also issued formal warnings to four civil …

Saudi Watchdog Cracks Down: 50+ Entities Face Heat in Nonprofit Sector Sweep Read More »

In a sharp response to what it described as an “unacceptable breach,” Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended two Umrah operators for housing pilgrims in unlicensed facilities—an act the ministry says jeopardizes the safety and sanctity of the pilgrimage experience. The action isn’t symbolic. Legal proceedings have been initiated, and the companies …

Kingdom Cracks Down: Two Umrah Operators Suspended for Dodging Housing Rules Read More »

In a stern advisory that cuts through the noise of glossy brochures and fast-money promises, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has fired off a warning shot to anyone tempted by the lure of unverified investment offers. The message is clear: if you’re signing cheques or transferring funds without confirming the legal status of …

Red Alert in the Souq: Qatar’s Commerce Ministry Flags Rogue Investment Schemes** Read More »

India’s financial watchdog is digging deeper. What started as a trading ban on U.S.-based market maker Jane Street has now escalated into a sweeping investigation spanning multiple Indian exchanges and benchmark indices, according to a person familiar with the matter. On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) blocked Jane Street from participating …

SEBI Expands Crackdown: Jane Street Under Deeper Scrutiny Across Indian Exchanges Read More »

In a bold move to reshape how justice is accessed, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts have launched a Pro Bono Mediators Panel—a fresh chapter in its court-annexed mediation journey that began in 2019 and has quietly delivered an 80% annual settlement success rate. The newly unveiled panel isn’t your typical legal lineup. It’s a …

Justice Without a Price Tag: ADGM Courts Roll Out Global Pro Bono Mediation Initiative Read More »

In a decisive move following a harrowing allegation of sexual violence, the Calcutta High Court has ordered the immediate closure of all students’ union offices across universities and colleges in the state. The bench took swift action on a petition that revealed how a former law student—now the prime accused—gained unauthorized access to the South …

Colleges’ Union Rooms Go Dark After Shocking Campus Assault Read More »

In a quiet but consequential move, Saudi Arabia’s passport authority, Jawazat, has launched a 30-day amnesty for those holding expired visit visas. Whether you’re a tourist, a family visitor, or in the Kingdom for any other short-term reason, the clock started ticking on June 26, 2025. No matter the visa type, if it has expired, …

Saudi Arabia Opens Exit Window: 30 Days to Settle Expired Visit Visas Read More »

Abu Dhabi has officially broken up with bureaucracy. In its boldest step yet toward a frictionless future, the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has unveiled a suite of 35 smart legal services—completely automated, entirely digital, and free of human bottlenecks. It’s the latest push in the UAE’s larger “Zero Bureaucracy” drive, and it’s not just talk. …

Abu Dhabi Tosses Paperwork Aside, Rolls Out 35 AI-Driven Legal Services in Bold Tech Leap Read More »