Middle East: Transport

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI"), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, has announced that companies engaged in shipping may now consolidate land, sea, and air freight activities...

Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) updated and improved its maritime laws in order to strengthen the role that the maritime industry sector plays in international trade.

On August 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") announced further sanctions action targeting a global network facilitating Iranian oil exports.

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") has issued Circular No. 03 of 2025 ("Circular"), prohibiting the export of new vehicles that have not been registered for at least one year.

Learn about UAE traffic rules and fines, key driving rules in Dubai, and how to avoid penalties. Stay safe and informed about traffic law in UAE with expert legal insights from Dr. Hassan Elhais.

The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation ("Law").

The UAE has taken a significant step forward in regulating space activities with Cabinet Decision No. 20/2023 on the Regulation for Ensuring Compensation of the Damage Caused to Third Parties While Practising Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector.

Owning a private jet symbolizes ultimate freedom, speed, and convenience. But behind the polished veneer lies a complex legal and regulatory landscape that demands thoughtful navigation.

Law No. 3 of 2025 has introduced a significant regulatory framework for Travel and Air Freight Offices (Law), and repeals law No. 26 of 2006, law No. 6 of 2010, as well as any provisions that conflict with its provisions.