This Week in Law: UAE & Middle East Legal Highlights (27 October - 2 November 2025)
- Aisha Sleemy
- Nov 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Your curated look at the week’s biggest legal and commercial developments shaping the UAE and Middle East.
Welcome back to Hala Law’s Weekly News Round-Up - concise, career-friendly updates for students and junior lawyers. This week’s edition spans new legislation, court clarifications, regional arbitration reforms, financial deals, and emerging AI collaborations shaping the GCC legal and business landscape.
🗞️ Articles
Real Estate Dispute: Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Conditional Contracts and Manager Liability [Afridi & Angell]
Advancing Fairness in Employment Litigation: DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 [Alsuwaidi & Company]
Saudi Arabia’s Draft Arbitration Law – The Next Chapter in the Kingdom’s Arbitration Reform [Al Tamimi & Co.]
Dentons advises lenders on US$1.5 billion refinancing facility to QNB [Dentons]
Manufacturing Will Drive UAE's Next Growth Phase, Alabbar Says [Emirates 24|7]
DIFC and JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage [Hamdan AlShamsi]
Qatari employers now required to provide equal opportunities for people with disabilities [Pinsent Masons]
Most Gulf central banks cut key rates by 25 basis points after Fed move [Reuters]
Adnoc signs Microsoft deal to co-develop AI agents across its operations [The National]
ADIO, Australian Arab Chamber to deepen investment ties [Zawya]
SgurrEnergy eyes GCC expansion as hybrid renewable projects gain momentum [Zawya]
🗓️ Events
Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW) - full calendar released
Plan your week: explore conferences, panels, and networking across DAW.
From the DIFC Courts’ latest practice direction to Saudi Arabia’s draft arbitration law, and from major refinancing deals to AI partnerships redefining industry strategy - this week highlights how the region’s legal and commercial sectors are evolving side by side.
Perfect reading for anyone preparing for interviews, client discussions, or simply staying commercially aware in a fast-moving market.
If your firm has updates, events, or publications you’d like featured, email info@halalaw.ae.
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