Under the UAE’s new penal law, carrying knives, blades, hammers, or any sharp tools is a crime unless required in certain professions. The new provision comes as part of the Federal Decree-Law no. 31 of 2021, effective since January 2, 2022. Dr. Hasan Elhais, the legal consultant at Al Rowaad Advocates, said previously, people found […]
The UAE’s revised Commercial Transaction Law came into effect earlier this week Changes to UAE’s Commercial Transaction Law – which include narrowing the scope for criminalization of returned or “bounced” cheques due to insufficient funds – came into effect in the UAE earlier this week.Here are 11 things all bank account holders should know: Banks […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is renowned for its business-friendly environment, providing abundant opportunities and robust infrastructure to nurture trade and entrepreneurship in the region. Furthermore, the UAE’s embrace of remote working options and simplified processes for obtaining a Freelance License have made it increasingly accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals alike. Obtaining a Freelance […]
The health insurance system is to provide enhanced medical care to the country’s residents. Dubai has unified all government health insurance systems under one umbrella known as Enaya. Enaya Insurance System in Dubai The unification covers Saada insurance and other government insurances.Following the move, there will be one insurance for all Government of Dubai employees, […]
Government of UAE supported talented people – Great Arab Minds and the Museum of the Future in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed launches Great Arab Minds initiative to identify & support leading thinkers.This initiative will be driven by and headquartered at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Great Arab Minds Great Arab Minds is the largest movement in the Arab world.The project is designed to search for exceptional talents among Arab scientists, thinkers, and […]
7 January 2022 Dear compatriots! An anti-terrorist operation is underway in our country. The police, National Guard, and army are undertaking large-scale and coordinated work to establish law and order in accordance with the Constitution. Yesterday, the situation in the cities of Almaty, Aktobe, and the Almaty region stabilized. The introduction of the state of […]
The UAE Prosecutor’s Office announced in a tweet on Wednesday that under Article 64 of Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Criminal Code, no criminal case will be brought against any person who is under the age of 11 at the time of the crime.The prosecutor’s office published this information as part of […]
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has stated that the new amendments on cheque provisions shall take effect from 2nd January 2022. Effective 3rd January 2022 any cheque presented for payment and returned due to insufficient funds, the bearer of the cheque can directly approach the issuing bank and request to partially pay the […]
The UAE has changed its drug laws, reducing minimum sentences, commuting sentences for first-time offenders, and emphasizing rehabilitation rather than punishment.The changes allow those convicted of drugs a chance at treatment and educational programs rather than incarceration.Deportation for expats convicted of drug use and possession is no longer mandatory. Sometimes they can stay.First-time offenders can […]
The UAE has overhauled its drug laws to cut minimum sentences, provide leniency for first-time offenders and put a sharper focus on rehabilitation over punishment.In a series of sweeping changes, people convicted of drug use and possession will serve time in secure detention offering treatment and education programmes rather than in prison with other convicts.Deportation […]