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The UAE's Legal Challenges

The UAE's Legal Challenges

Ludmila Yamalova is the founder and managing partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka JLT and specializes in real estate, dispute resolution and commercial law.

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Dubai Real Estate Court to handle Tamweel-related cases

Dubai Real Estate Court to handle Tamweel-related cases

Dubai Real Estate Court has been authorised by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to rule on cases related to mortgage provider Tamweel and its subsidiaries.


Colliers, Al Tamimi introduce hotel health check service

Colliers, Al Tamimi introduce hotel health check service

Global real estate services Colliers International has partnered with Al Tamimi & Company law firm to launch a joint initiative aimed at offering a hotel health check service across the Middle East and North Africa region.


DLD, Wasl launch Tanmia

DLD, Wasl launch Tanmia

The Dubai Land Department has signed an agreement with Wasl Asset Management Group, a subsidiary of Dubai Real Estate Corporation, to join the DLD’s real estate development plan (Tanmia) initiative.


Dubai to introduce new real estate law

Dubai to introduce new real estate law

Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the completion of a draft law aimed at protecting real estate investors.


ARRA to name cancelled real estate projects by year-end

ARRA to name cancelled real estate projects by year-end

Yafea Eid Al Faraj, the Executive Director of Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency (ARRA) has revealed plans to announce a list the names of cancelled off-plan projects and release a progress report on ongoing sites in the Emirate by early next year.


RERA investigating real estate agency

RERA investigating real estate agency

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has said property agents flouting the Code of Ethics for real estate brokers or are found cheating customers, would be faced with a fine and legal action.


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Hadef & Partners: The Costs of Owning Freehold Property in Dubai
Hadef & Partners: The Costs of Owning Freehold Property in Dubai

Leading UAE law firm Hadef & Partners, today published a report titled The cost of owning freehold property in Dubai.


Asteco: Dubai Report Q1 2011
Asteco: Dubai Report Q1 2011

Asteco has recorded no significant change in sales prices for either the residential or office market.


Asteco: Qatar Report Q1 2011
Asteco: Qatar Report Q1 2011

There has been a continued stabilisation of demand in the residential apartment market since the last half of 2010.