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Consumer Protection Laws United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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UAE Implements Revised Penalties and Amendments Under Consumer Protection Law

The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection. Federal...more

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Understanding the UAE's Enhanced Consumer Protection Law

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The UAE's consumer protection regime has recently undergone significant change, highlighting the UAE's increased focus on enhancing consumer rights and regulating fair trade practices...more

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UAE Issued New Penalties Under the Consumer Protection Law

The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection. Federal...more

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UAE's Competition Regulation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Federal Law No. 36/2023

In a significant step, Federal Decree-Law No. 36/2023 has assumed control, replacing the previous competition regulation law (Federal Law No. 4/2012) in the UAE. This new legislation represents a remarkable development,...more

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UAE Central Bank Introduces Regulatory Framework for Buy-Now, Pay-Later Providers

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On September 29, 2023, the UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) introduced the new Finance Companies Regulation, which repealed the Finance Companies Regulation issued in 2018 and formally recognized "buy-now, pay-later" (BNPL) schemes...more

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Seller Beware: The Impact of New Executive Regulations Under the UAE’s Consumer Protection Law

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Significant changes to consumer protection legislation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will take effect on 14 October, 2023. Businesses should be aware of how such legislation may impact their current operations and in turn...more

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UAE Regulations for E-Commerce Businesses: A Comprehensive Overview

The United Arab Emirates has made significant strides in promoting and regulating electronic commerce (e-commerce) to keep pace with technological advancements and foster digital transformation. Two key laws governing...more

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UAE’s New Consumer Protection Law: An End to Direct Marketing?

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The new legislation extends both the protections available to consumers, as well as the obligations applicable to e-commerce retailers. With its recent implementation of a new consumer protection law, the United Arab...more

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