🌟 UAE Competition Law Insight (2025)
The UAE market has recently witnessed a notable acceleration in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), underscoring both the strength of the economy and the growing sophistication of its investment landscape.
Against this backdrop, Cabinet Decision No. (3) of 2025 on the Ratios Related to the Implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2023 Regulating Competition requires prior notification to the Authorities where:
1️⃣ Annual sales in the relevant market within the UAE exceed AED 300 million; or
2️⃣ The combined market share surpasses 40%.
⏳ Notifications must be submitted 90 days prior to completion, with a standstill period in force until official clearance is granted.
✨ These reforms mark a defining moment in the evolution of the UAE’s business environment — where transparency reinforces confidence, and compliance transforms opportunity into enduring success.
