🇦🇪UAE Legal News

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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 »

In a firm display of zero tolerance, the Saudi Interior Ministry has come down hard on a group accused of smuggling nearly 100 unauthorized individuals into Makkah ahead of Hajj. Fourteen Saudi nationals and six expatriates were intercepted at Makkah’s entry points while transporting a total of 99 people lacking the mandatory Hajj permits. The …

Crackdown at Makkah’s Gates: 20 Nabbed for Smuggling Unauthorized Pilgrims Read More »

In a move blending legal rigor with social sensitivity, Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice has drawn clear lines around who can be spared the harsh grip of the Debtors Imprisonment Law. Three key lifelines—student stipends, government rent allowances, and social aid from the Ministry of Social Affairs—are now untouchable, immune from seizure even if the recipient …

Kuwait Shields Student Aid, Rent Support, and Social Assistance from Debtors’ Jail Read More »

In Saudi Arabia, shifting the ownership of a sole proprietorship’s commercial registration just got clearer—and quicker. The Ministry of Commerce has outlined five must-follow conditions that make the process seamless, aiming to empower investors within the Kingdom and across Gulf states to complete the transfer in just one day. Here’s the lowdown: The commercial registration …

Unlocking Sole Proprietorship Ownership: Saudi Arabia Sets 5 Key Rules for a Smooth Transfer Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has rolled out a draft overhaul of penalties for violations of the Labor Law, aiming to replace ambiguity with clarity and tighten the reins on regulatory breaches. The proposed changes, now up for public feedback on the Istithlaa platform, offer a meticulous breakdown of offenses and …

New Rules, New Fines: Saudi Arabia Targets Labor Law Violations with Overhaul Read More »

In a quiet but significant handshake across continents, Saudi Arabia and Japan have inked a new pact to tighten judicial collaboration — a move that signals growing cross-cultural ties in the rule of law. During an official visit to Tokyo, Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani sat down with Japanese Minister of Justice Keisuke Suzuki …

Courts Without Borders: Saudi Arabia and Japan Forge Legal Alliance Read More »