This workshop will provide a practical overview of the UAE employment law, focusing on how rules differ between mainland (onshore) jurisdictions and free zones like DIFC and ADGM. It highlights key differences in employee rights, employer obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The session also examines how force majeure and related doctrines under UAE employment law affect contractual and statutory obligations particularly during unexpected events. A major focus is on how employers should respond during disruptions—covering issues like salary reductions, mandatory leave, termination, remote work, outsourcing, and bonuses—while staying compliant with the law.

8:30 AM 12:30 PM

Be part of New Horizons Roadshow to South Africa and place your business at the centre of African growth through an exclusive, curated business matching programme. Participate in outcome-driven discussions that advance negotiations and unlock real opportunities, while capitalizing on South Africa’s gateway position through Johannesburg and Cape Town, the continent’s leading business and innovation hubs.

This webinar provides practical insights into the UAE Corporate Tax framework, focusing on real business scenarios faced by SMEs. It will address key compliance requirements, common mistakes, and risk areas identified by the Federal Tax Authority. The Webinar will also cover legal considerations related to tax structuring, contracts, and dispute exposure, offering participants a clear and actionable understanding of how to operate in compliance while minimizing risks.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This webinar examines the UAE's upcoming e-invoicing mandate and what it means for businesses operating in the country. With the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) progressing toward a mandatory e-invoicing framework, organizations need to understand the new requirements, as sess their readiness, and plan for implementation. The webinar will cover the regulatory landscape, technical considerations, and real -world insights to help your business prepare for the transition ahead.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This Webinar explores how businesses can maintain operational excellence and adapt effectively during times of crisis. It highlights strategies for building resilience, sustaining performance, and aligning with government direction. Drawing on Dubai as a model of agility, the session provides practical insights to navigate disruption with confidence.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

This webinar examines key issues of the increased challenges in performing under international contracts and securing payments for goods shipped, banks and traders, especially SME customers, are seeing an increased risk profile in undertaking cross-border international trade business.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The amendments to the Companies Law aim to enhance corporate flexibility, reinforcing governance and attracting investments to elevate the UAE’s business environment and to align with international economic practices.

8:30 AM 12:30 PM

This Workshop examines a practical and strategic overview of the key pillars of the UAE tax framework from Free Zone considerations and partnership structures to transfer pricing, compliance obligations, and proactive risk management. The workshop provides the participants with the insight needed to operate confidently and compliantly in the new environment.

8:30 AM 12:30 PM

This webinar examines a practical, business-oriented exploration of real scenarios commonly faced by landlords, investors, and commercial tenants and provides, through case-driven discussion, key contractual terms, addenda practices, termination rights, financial distress situations, and dispute mechanisms under Dubai’s tenancy framework. The webinar offers particular attention to recent regulatory developments affecting both commercial and residential leases, including payment structures, long-term lease registration, and Ejari requirements.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This Webinar examines key issues of identifying existing and potential types of intellectual properties (trade names, domain names, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets and patents), learning how each type gains value, understanding how each type are protected at law, and adopting the best practices to protect and profit from each type. Individual intellectual property creators and owners, as well as businesses, companies and organizations that own and use intellectual properties will benefit from this concise and inciteful webinar.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM