The new legislation extends both the protections available to consumers, as well as the obligations applicable to e-commerce retailers. By Brian A. Meenagh and Avinash Balendran With its recent implementation of a new consumer protection law, the United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step forward in protecting the rights of consumers. The new legislation … Continue Reading
The expiration date is looming for the six month transitional period granted to the Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 (the “Competition Law”) On 23 February 2013, the new Competition Law came into force in the UAE, prohibiting certain types of restrictive agreements and abuses of dominance, and introducing merger control. The 23 August 2013 … Continue Reading
