DIFC Archives - LexisNexis Middle East

Upcoming AI Prompting Essentials for the Legal Profession | 25 March 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

08/02/202608/02/2026
by Maristela Albores

AI Prompting Essentials for the Legal Profession | 25 March 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
25/03/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join us for a focused, expert-led session on AI prompting in legal practice. This 2-hour CLPD-certified course is designed to help legal professionals in the Middle East region stay up to date on evolving technologies and sharpen their legal acumen through practical, accredited learning.

Upcoming LEXPERT Series: Civil Code Edition | Navigating the UAE’s New Civil Law: Risks, Rights, and Opportunities

03/02/202609/02/2026
by Tanya Jain

LEXPERT Series: Civil Code Edition | Navigating the UAE’s New Civil Law: Risks, Rights, and Opportunities | 17 February 2026
17/02/2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

17 February 2026 | A panel discussion on the new UAE Civil Transactions Code and its impact on legal and commercial practice.

News developments

DIFC: DFSA Implements Major Updates to Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

15/01/202615/01/2026
by Hannah Gutang

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has brought into force significant updates to its Crypto Token regulatory framework in strengthening market integrity and supporting innovation.

The DFSA announced that the updated framework follows its October 2025 consultation and marks a substantial evolution of the regime first introduced in 2022.

A central change has been the shift from DFSA‑led suitability assessments to firm‑led evaluations. Firms providing financial services involving crypto tokens must now determine—on a reasoned and documented basis—whether each token meets the DFSA’s suitability criteria. As part of this transition, the DFSA will no longer publish a list of Recognised Crypto Tokens. This change introduces greater industry responsibility while ensuring that firms develop structured assessment processes and maintain clear documentation supporting their determinations.

In addition to the new assessment model, the revised framework introduces enhanced investor‑protection measures, refined conduct and operational requirements, and proportionate reporting obligations aligned with current global digital‑asset market realities. These safeguards aim to ensure innovation in DIFC’s crypto ecosystem is matched with accountability, transparency and strong governance.

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Upcoming Masterclass: Corporate Governance in the UAE | 11–12 February 2026 | 9 AM to 1 PM GST | DIFC Academy

17/12/202514/01/2026
by Maristela Albores

Masterclass: Corporate Governance in the UAE | 11–12 February 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM GST | DIFC Academy
11/02/2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SEFORMENA-D
Masterclass: Corporate Governance in the UAE | 11–12 February 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM GST | DIFC Academy
12/02/2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis Middle East in partnership with DIFC Academy and Hage-Chahine Law Firm for an in-depth, expert-led masterclass on corporate governance in the UAE. This 8-hour CLPD-certified programme equips legal professionals, corporate leaders, and board members with a practical understanding of the UAE’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Expired Workplace Investigations (Different Angles) | 28 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

09/12/202510/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Workplace Investigations (Different Angles) | 28 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
28/01/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

This 2-hour CLPD-certified course equips legal and HR professionals with practical, defensible, and regionally aligned approaches to handling sensitive workplace complaints, managing evidence, and navigating regulatory obligations across the UAE and DIFC.

Expired Resolving Mega-Project Disputes: ADR Strategies in International Construction | 5 February 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

13/11/202503/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Resolving Mega-Project Disputes: ADR Strategies in International Construction | 5 February 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
05/02/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in large-scale and cross-border construction projects across the Gulf region.

Expired Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy: Introduction to Blue Finance | 22 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

12/11/202503/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy: Introduction to Blue Finance | 22 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
22/01/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on Blue Finance and Blue Bonds. This training provides a comprehensive introduction to financing solutions that support ocean-linked and coastal economies.

Expired Employment Law Update: DIFC and UAE (Comparative Approach) | 25 November 2025 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

03/11/202510/11/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Employment Law Update: DIFC and UAE (Comparative Approach) | 25 November 2025 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
25/11/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

This session will equip legal and HR professionals with the latest insights into both UAE Labour Law and DIFC Employment Law, highlighting the key differences, recent reforms, and practical implications for organisations operating across jurisdictions.

News developments

DIFC: Consultation on Variable Capital Company Regulations

03/07/202503/07/2025
by Hannah Gutang

Gulf Today, 25 June 2025: DIFC has launched a public consultation on the newly proposed Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regulations, designed to provide flexible investment structuring options within the DIFC.

The proposed regulations allow the establishment of VCCs as either standalone companies or umbrella structures with incorporated or segregated cells. This setup will offer adaptability on share capital and asset segregation without needing authorisation from DFSA, unless the entity is engaging in regulated financial activities.

The VCC framework is specifically tailored to facilitate proprietary investment activities, making it particularly suitable for family-owned enterprises, multi-asset holdings, and complex investment portfolios seeking efficient asset management and diverse structuring. Important features include flexible share capital equivalent to net asset value, allowing for efficient issuance and redemption of shares, and asset segregation to facilitate distinct investment strategies and risk profiles.

The adoption of these VCC Regulations is expected to provide legal clarity and structural advantages for potential investors within the DIFC, making it an attractive option for diverse asset management strategies.

Once finalised, the VCC Regulations will empower investors to benefit from economies of scale and centralised management, reinforcing DIFC’s reputation as a leading jurisdiction for financial services.

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Expired Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Strategies & Regional Practice | 23 Sept 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | Zoom Live Webinar

03/07/202528/08/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Strategies & Regional Practice | 23 Sept 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
23/09/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on the enforcement of arbitral awards. With arbitration now the preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes, understanding how to enforce arbitral awards is essential for legal professionals operating in today’s interconnected legal landscape.