Course author
Andreea Safi
Andreea is the author of Regulation 105 and other courses in MCC's regulation and quantitative methods series.
Quick Answer
Regulation 105 is an in-person session on how economic regulatory frameworks evolve. It covers current trends and the future outlook for economic regulation, and how frameworks adapt to new technology and changes in society, with examples from electricity, water, district cooling, telecoms, financial services and gas. Sessions run at ADGM, Abu Dhabi, in small groups.
Key takeaways
- Regulatory frameworks are not fixed. They adapt as technology and society change.
- The session looks at where economic regulation stands today and where it is heading.
- It helps you deal with compliance and regulatory challenges as the rules evolve.
- Classes are small, open with a guest speaker and leave time for discussion and networking.
What will you be able to do after the course?
You will be able to explain how the rules in your sector are changing and why. The session is built around three outcomes.
- Understand evolving frameworks. How regulatory environments change in response to technology and society.
- Handle compliance. Build the skills to meet regulatory obligations and deal with challenges as they arise.
- Join the debate. Take part in informed discussion about the role of government in markets.
What does the course cover?
The session follows the published agenda.
- Introductions and guest speaker: 15:00 UAE time
- Deepening regulatory understanding: building on Regulation 101 and 102
- Exploring evolved regulatory frameworks: defining regulatory progressions: how frameworks move on as conditions change
What do the key terms mean?
These are terms you will meet in the session, in plain English.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Regulatory framework | The laws, rules, institutions and processes that together govern a regulated sector. |
| Regulatory progression | The way a framework develops over time as regulators update their rules and approach. |
| Economic regulation | Rules that control the prices, revenues or service standards of companies where competition cannot protect customers. |
| Compliance | Meeting the obligations the regulatory framework places on a company. |
| District cooling | A network that supplies chilled water from a central plant to cool many buildings, common in the Gulf. |
Who is the course for?
It suits anyone who works in, invests in or advises a regulated sector and wants to keep up with how the rules are changing.
- Aspiring professionals and Emiratis in regulated sectors
- People new to a regulated sector
- Lawyers in regulated sectors
- Engineers in regulated sectors
- Decision makers in regulated sectors
- Investors and agents
- Due diligence analysts
- Policy enthusiasts
Which courses should you take first?
Regulation 105 is the third course in MCC's regulation series. It deepens the foundations from Regulation 101 and the frameworks from Regulation 102, and the Price Controls series then shows how regulators set prices and returns.
Browse every title on the MCC Economics courses page.
Why learn this from MCC Economics?
MCC Economics advises regulators, government bodies and utilities on economic regulation, and its Gulf work includes Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman. The firm was founded in London in 2017. Its regulatory economics work covers energy, water, aviation and infrastructure. You can read the team's background on the people page.
MCC Economics has helped us better understand the most important issues for our stakeholders, including: charges, shareholder returns, debt payments and inflation impacts.
Questions buyers ask before registering
Who teaches Regulation 105?
See the instructor profiles near the top of this page for the current teaching team. Each session also opens with a guest speaker.
Where does the session take place?
At Cloud Spaces in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). If a meeting room at ADGM is not available, the session may be delivered on Microsoft Teams instead.
When are the next dates?
Regulation 105 runs on multiple dates. The current dates and remaining places are shown on the Eventbrite listing.
What time does a session start?
The published agenda starts at 15:00 UAE time with introductions and the guest speaker.
How do regulatory frameworks evolve?
Regulatory frameworks change as technology and society change. Regulators adapt their rules over time so that the framework keeps protecting customers and supporting investment as conditions shift.
Do I need to have taken Regulation 101 and 102?
It helps. Regulation 105 deepens the understanding built in Regulation 101 and Regulation 102.
How large are the groups?
Classes are kept small so there is time for questions and discussion.
Can my team attend together?
Contact MCC Economics through the consultation page to discuss places for a team or training tailored to your organisation.
Page last reviewed October 2026.
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