As part of an ongoing effort by the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has issued a circular to banks regarding issuance of cheque books to customers. According to this circular, before issuing cheques to customers, banks are now required to carry out a ‘creditworthiness check’. This creditworthiness check will be carried out by the Al […]
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A new licensing system launched by the National Media Council (NMC) in March this year, distinguishes fake social media influencers and bloggers from genuine ones. UAE-based influencers claimed that this has given them a competitive edge over the fake influencers. UAE-based influencers also feel that their profession is much more protected and legitimized by this
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the highest number of expats living in the region, constituting over 80% of the country’s population. Dubai being the number one in the list of divorce cases filed in the UAE. Divorce itself is a difficult situation and having to go through it in a different country where the
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The Dubai Police has a new smart reporting initiative. People who are facing criminal charges in Dubai will now be notified about it through a text message. The initiative aims for settlement of the cases in a prompt manner, as people can now come forward quickly on receipt of the text message. One can check
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The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has introduced new online services wherein the landlords in Dubai can now register the tenancy contracts and renew them online. The intention is to provide more cost-effective services and help save time and efforts of the customers. The new Ejari smart application enables sending the tenancy contracts digitally by the
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a tax refund scheme for tourists. Under this scheme, tourists can request refunds of Value Added Tax (VAT) incurred on their purchases. This scheme in its first phase shall be available digitally in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah international airports, on tax invoices issued from November 18,
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In continuation to the news released in September 2018 on UAE to attract investors, specialists and top talents, up to 10-year residence visa and 100% business ownership, the UAE government has released another news that the government aims to publish a list of positive sectors for 100% foreign ownership by first quarter of 2019. It
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The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (‘JAFZA’ / the ‘Authority’) has recently issued JAFZA Offshore Companies Regulations, 2018 (‘New Regulations’) applicable to the Offshore Companies formed with the Authority and shall repeal and replace the JAFZA Offshore Companies Regulations, 2003 (‘Old Regulations’). Following are the key changes in the New Regulations as compared to the
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Abu Dhabi introduced new rental regulations to settle disputes within a short period of time, and to ensure quick and fair justice to all the parties involved. Rental Dispute Settlement Committees (the ‘Committees’) allow landlords to directly approach the Enforcement Department. They can claim unpaid rents or evacuate the tenants when the tenants fail to
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Healthcare professionals who have been licensed once in the UAE will not be required to re-sit exams if they return to the country in the future. Once a healthcare professional leaves the country, their details will be saved in the system but will be in an inactive form. The Dubai Health Authority confirmed that the
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