This Short NDA template is specifically designed for use under UAE law when parties need to exchange confidential information in business contexts. It provides a condensed yet comprehensive framework for confidentiality protection, suitable for initial business discussions, potential partnerships, or service arrangements. The document complies with UAE Federal laws while maintaining brevity and clarity. This Short NDA is particularly useful for businesses operating in or with UAE entities, whether for preliminary discussions or ongoing business relationships. It includes essential provisions for defining confidential information, permitted uses, and enforcement mechanisms, while being adaptable to various business contexts within the UAE legal framework.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the NDA, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context for the NDA, including the purpose of sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Representatives'

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations regarding non-disclosure and protection of confidential information

5. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to representatives and as required by law

6. Return or Destruction: Obligations regarding the return or destruction of confidential information upon request or termination

7. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and survival of obligations

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of UAE law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes