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Find out moreReal estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.
In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.
As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
Shaikha Buhumaid is an Associate in the Litigation department at Al Tamimi & Company in Dubai (DIFC office) since 2016.
She is involved in Arabic and English matters appearing before UAE Courts. She is advising and handling litigation matters relating to real estate, commercial, civil disputes and criminal cases as well as various personal status matters including probates.
Her experience includes claims before all levels of the Dubai Courts, the special committees and courts of other Emirates as well. The nature of her work consisted of drafting statements such as complaints, advices and memorandums in addition to attending the hearings before UAE Courts and the special committees. Her clients include real estate developers, local investors and multi-national companies.
2014 – Law, Université Saint Joseph Dubai
2015 – UAE Bar Association
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