Now is the ideal time for expats and their families to settle in the UAE. With the offering of long-term residence visas, green visas, freelance visas, and more, the UAE provides an excellent opportunity for a fulfilling life abroad. Among entrepreneurs, the investor visa stands out as one of the most preferred options in the […]
The UAE prosecutor’s office has announced a minimum fine of 250,000 dirhams and a maximum fine of 500,000 dirhams for threatening or blackmailing someone online.Violators will also be sentenced to no more than two years in prison. In a social media post, the prosecutor’s office said the penalties are aimed at combating electronic crime and […]
E-cigarette smoking not allowed in offices, closed spacesThe health ministry has also blocked websites that advertise and promote e-tobacco products Smoking e-cigarettes is prohibited inside offices and closed spaces across the UAE, the health ministry has confirmed. The use of e-cigarettes is subject to the federal law on tobacco control.According to the UAE government website, […]
Authorities in Dubai are beginning to process permits for the use of electric scooters.Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has started accepting online applications for permits for the use of electric scooters in the emirate.To obtain the permits, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of driving and road safety. Persons at least 16 years […]
The UAE Cabinet, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, has approved executive regulations for the Federal Decree-Law on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners. The UAE is made up of seven kingdoms, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new entry and residence system aims to […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has issued an Executive Council regulation on arbitrators appointed to help resolve matrimonial disputes in matrimonial cases in Dubai.It applies to cases of separation based on damages and violation, as stated in the Federal Law […]
Sheikh Maktoum made the decision, which is part of the government’s commitment to ensure the physical and mental well-being of childrenHis Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Judicial Council of Dubai, issued Decision No. (7) of 2022 to establish a Guardianship Committee linked to […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (7) of 2022 on the Local Military Pension and Social Security Fund in Dubai, which aims to support Dubai’s vision for social security and pensions and ensure the implementation of best practices.The Fund […]
Dubai Criminal Court has fined a 32-year-old Gulf citizen 50,000 dirhams (US$ 13.7 thousand) for videotaping a police patrol using foul language.According to the case file, a police patrol stopped a car in The Palm Jumeirah because the driver was talking on his cell phone and behaving recklessly on the road.The passenger in the back […]
Changes have been made to the new Trademark Law (Federal Trademark Law No. 36 of 2021), which will speed up procedures and expedite the issuance of licenses. In addition, the trademark database will now become a public registry with open access for all.Before the amendments, trademark searches were a paid service, but with the new […]