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Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

Anyone offering financial advice or investment recommendations in the UAE on any platform must be licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and registered as a finfluencer.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Commercial Gaming Opportunities In The UAE

The nascent gaming market of the United Arab Emirates seems to be on every executive's mind right now. Gaming Intelligence speaks with WH Partners and their recently...

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

The UAE has recently introduced a significant regulatory framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023, focusing on the regulation of media activities in the country.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Condo Hotels In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Dubai Launches The First International Sports And Entertainment Free Zone At One Central: A Legal And Investment Perspective

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Adds 'Sports And Entertainment' To Its Suite Of Free Zones

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TS

The Sovereign Group

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Music To Our Ears: UAE Launches First Music Collective Society - EMRA

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Dubai's Gaming Shift: The Gaming Visa

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Betting On Change: The UAE Rolls On New Regulator For Gaming Licences

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Understanding VPN Use In The UAE: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

RP

Rubert & Partners

Time To Claim Your Debt: Legal Procedures And Case Filing (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

United Arab Emirates Accounting

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

What You Need To Know About The UAE PEPPOL International Invoice (PINT) For E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

How Will The Payment For Sick Leaves Be Calculated During The Employee Is Recovering From COVID-19? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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IT and Internet

Legal Consequences Under The UAE's Cybercrimes Law

A nation's reputation is crucial, and the UAE has implemented strong legislation to address these issues under the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 (cybercrimes law).

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Posting Google Reviews In The UAE: What You Need To Know

With the rise of digital platforms, consumers have the power to voice their opinions more freely than ever before.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Risks Of Photography And Technology Use: Navigating Privacy Laws Under Federal Decree-Law No. 34 Of 2021

In the modern era, new technological designs and innovations have been used to improve the quality of human life.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

BA

BSA Law

Photography And Legal Accountability | التصوير والمسائلة القانونية

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

Combating Rumors And Cybercrimes

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

HA

HAS Law Firm

Cybersecurity Laws In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Cyber Blackmail Is Increasing In The UAE: Learn How To Protect Yourself

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Web 3 & AI License: A Simplified Guide For Entrepreneurs & Advisors

United Arab Emirates Technology

C3

Cavenwell 3.0

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

PB Tax Newsletter – Edition May 2025

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on 02 May 2025 issued Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2025 (retrospectively effective from 1 June 2023).

United Arab Emirates Tax

PB

Premier Brains Global

Can Electronic Evidence Such As Email And Instant Messages Through WhatsApp Or Other Social Media Applications Be Used In Criminal Defamation Proceedings?

The UAE laws regarding crime against people, and particularly when such crimes are committed online are strict and aim to protect people from activities that could potentially harm the victim's reputation.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding VPN Use In The UAE: What You Need To Know

In this fast-growing digital world, many people depend on and use virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect online privacy and safety.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Telemarketing Rules And Regulations In The UAE: A Comprehensive Guide To Fines And Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

阿联酋出台电话营销新规

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

R

Rouse

Can You Use Whatsapp Messages As Evidence In UAE Courts? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

CrowdStrike Incident Prompts Overview Of UAE Cybersecurity Legislation

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

New Telemarketing Regulations Introduced In UAE

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

R

Rouse

UAE Implements New Telemarketing Regulations To Protect Consumers And Enhance Market Integrity

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AK

Al Kabban & Associates

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

In the United Arab Emirates, 2024 and 2025 marked a significant turning point in the field of media and digital content regulation.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Google's MiCA Ad Policy: A Misstep For Crypto Innovation?

Google's MiCA-aligned crypto ad policy favors large, licensed platforms and hardware wallet providers, marginalizing smaller startups...

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

For projects attending Token2049 in Dubai, understanding and complying with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's ("VARA") Marketing Regulations and Guidance ("Marketing Regulations") is essential.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Understanding The Regulations On The Marketing Of Virtual Assets And Related Activities

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Marketing Of Virtual Assets: Compliance And Best Practices When Promoting Tokens, Crypto, And Web3 Projects

United Arab Emirates Technology

Belisario Consulting & Legal

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

RP

Rubert & Partners

阿联酋出台电话营销新规

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

R

Rouse

Brands Collaboration In The Spectrum Of IP In The GCC Countries

United Arab Emirates IP

UT

United Trademark & Patent Services

MiCA – Crossing The Rubicon For Cryptoasset Regulation In The EU

European Union Technology

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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Social Media

Legal Qualification Of Defamation Under UAE Law: A Judicial Perspective

Defamation is a criminal offense in the UAE governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 (Penal Code) and Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 (Cybercrimes Law).

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AL

ADG Legal

Legal Repercussions Of Posting Insults On Social Media Or Making Derogatory Statements On WhatsApp

With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Finfluence Without Getting Fined: A Glimpse Into UAE's Finfluencer Regulations

Anyone offering financial advice or investment recommendations in the UAE on any platform must be licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and registered as a finfluencer.

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

New Media Regulations In The Emirates: What Changes For Digital Businesses And Professionals

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

WP

WH Partners

Golden Visa Expansion In The UAE: 10-Year Residency For Yacht

United Arab Emirates Immigration

IM

IMC Group

Banners, Disclaimers, And Common Sense: Your Ticket To A Fine-Free Token2049

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

TLP Advisors

Exes' Online Excess: Making Defamatory Comments About Your Estranged Spouse On Social Media

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Electronic Evidence Such As Email And Instant Messages Through WhatsApp Or Other Social Media Applications Be Used In Criminal Defamation Proceedings?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Obligations Of Social Media Influencers In The UAE: Compliance In A Digital World

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

RP

Rubert & Partners

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Latest Videos

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New Media Regulation In The UAE: Understanding UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023 (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

An Insightful Segment On The Dubai Eye Radio Show Discussing The Tasreef Dh 30 Billion Project (Video)

H

HKA

Influential Women In The Middle East: Inside The Hospitality Industry (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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