DIFC Archives - LexisNexis Middle East

Upcoming People Management in Uncertain Times: Addressing Employee Concerns Under GCC Employment Frameworks | 19 May 2026 | 10 AM to 12 PM GST | Live Zoom Webinar

22/04/202623/04/2026
by Hannah Gutang

People Management in Uncertain Times: Addressing Employee Concerns Under GCC Employment Frameworks | 19 May 2026 | 10 AM to 12 PM GST | Live Zoom Webinar
19/05/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

This two-hour live webinar, organised by LexisNexis in collaboration with DIFC Academy, examines how organisations in the GCC can manage employee concerns during periods of regional or geopolitical uncertainty. The session focuses on practical HR and legal responses to issues relating to employee wellbeing, safety, workplace communications, flexible working, and employee relations.

Expired Trends and Risks in Arbitration in the UAE and DIFC | 9 April 2026 | 10 AM to 12 PM GST | Live Zoom Webinar

27/02/202625/03/2026
by Maristela Albores

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Trends and Risks in Arbitration in the UAE and DIFC | 9 April 2026 | 10 AM to 12 PM GST | Live Zoom Webinar
09/04/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis Middle East and DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on trends and risks in arbitration across the UAE and the DIFC. This 2-hour CLPD Accredited course is designed to help legal professionals in the Middle East stay ahead of judicial and legislative developments shaping the regional arbitration landscape.

Expired 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

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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.

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

03/02/202613/02/2026
by Tanya Jain

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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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Expired 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

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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.