As regional uncertainty impacts business operations, UAE employers must balance financial sustainability with employee retention. This article outlines practical and legal workforce management options under UAE Labour Law during times of crisis.

The DIFC Court of First Instance has held two individuals and a company in contempt of court for breaching an injunction and anti-suit injunction in Oswin v Otila & Ondray (ARB-032/2025). The Court imposed fines of USD 75,000 on each contemnor, awarded costs on an indemnity basis, and referred the matter to the Attorney General of Dubai for consideration of committal.

Dubai’s economic success is the result of visionary leadership, strategic planning, and an environment that encourages ambition and innovation. In this article, Hafidh A. Thani explores the foundations of Dubai’s economic confidence and its role as a global hub connecting East and West.