United Arab Emirates: Data Protection

A blockchain project may have detailed code but unclear legal responsibility. Founders often focus on technical performance while contracts, token rights, data, ownership, governance, and dispute rules remain incomplete.

Visa applicants in the UAE often provide incorrect mobile numbers during registration, creating serious legal and administrative complications. When government notifications, court summons, and authentication codes are sent to numbers the resident doesn't control, deadlines run without their knowledge and legal rights may be forfeited. This analysis examines how a seemingly minor administrative detail can have profound consequences for residents' ability to manage their legal affairs.

The UAE has introduced comprehensive regulatory instruments governing online food delivery platforms, establishing enforceable standards for transparency, fair dealing, and competitive conduct. These landmark measures address exclusivity arrangements, commission structures, data practices, and algorithmic ranking—fundamentally reshaping the compliance landscape for platforms and food establishments alike.

Regulation 10 of the Data Protection Regulations was introduced in late 2023 in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and forms part of the UAE's evolving regulatory framework governing the use of personal data in artificial intelligence systems.

Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2025 on Child Digital Safety (the "CDS Law") establishes a comprehensive federal framework governing the protection of children in the digital environment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Technology is reshaping every aspect of our professional and personal lives, and family dispute resolution is no exception. From immersive virtual experiences and artificial intelligence (AI) mediators...

The United Arab Emirates has issued for the first time a federal law for the protection of personal data, namely the 'Federal Decree-Law no. 45/2021 on the Protection of Personal Data' ('Personal Data Protection Law').

As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious economic transformation under Vision 2030, the role of corporate investigations in promoting good governance has become increasingly vital.

The Executive Regulations are yet to be issued, allowing data controllers ample time to adapt to the law, but in their absence, the transition may be incomplete and counterproductive.