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A number of proposals have been floating around in the media about what Dubai’s Higher Committee on Real Estate should be implementing. Ranging from a complete clampdown on new launches to government developers switching to a “lease only” model, most of these appear to be catering to specific, rather than community, interests. Personally speaking, I […]

In recent weeks, there appears to have been a plethora of commentary suggesting that the government should take measures to halt the supply of real estate. This has contributed to a flood of negative media that has captured the attention of commentators who are concerned about the current state of the economy. I find these […]

Rents in decline and you thinking of shifting to a new location in Dubai to make use of it? Think again, it may not be as straightforward as that. “There has been a clear increase in rental disputes with the Property Court since February, where the current landlords are saying they haven’t been given sufficient […]

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Ever since I started commenting publicly, I have never received as much interest as I did when I wrote (and spoke) about the perils of bitcoin and crypto-assets. Even though I have always been careful to highlight that I was not an investment adviser, I have been besieged by proponents and opponents alike clamouring for […]

Company formation has been among the most frequently asked questions in the UAE. Given the dynamic business culture the country actively fosters, it is

Whether during recessions or booms, there has seldom been a topic that gets as much attention as a bounced cheque in the UAE. From a legal perspective, therefore, it is imperative that the rights of the party that has been the recipient of the bounced cheque be protected and that the procedures are clearly spelt […]