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UAE Merger Control 2026: New Rules From 30 July
Byvishnuprasad8997 June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Around 30 July 2026, UAE merger control 2026 becomes operational under Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2026, the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023. Founders, GCs and dealmakers face new AED 300 million and 40% filing thresholds, a mandatory 90-day pre-closing notification, third-party objections, and significant penalties for non-filing.

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