Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 which is also known as the Labour Law provides all the provisions that regulate labour relations in the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’). It is applicable to all the employers, employees (including UAE nationals and expatriate) in the UAE except a few categories like the federal government, the municipalities, federal […]
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The Gitex Technology Week started on October 14, 2018 in Dubai. The region’s first driverless tax will be piloted during this week-long event. The Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) autonomous taxis would help ferry Dubai Metro and tram passengers to their final destinations and will be running on dedicated routes only to ensure top safety
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Over 1000 Dubai government services, including 40 public departments, will only be available online from October 21 to October 25. This initiative is led by the Department of Finance which aims to boost the use of government apps and e-services. Customers for this entire week will be encouraged to use e-services, apps and smart channels
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (the Ministry) announced yesterday that it will no longer require bank guarantee of UAE Dirhams 3,000 per worker for hiring maids by their employers. To make the hiring process simpler and much cheaper, this bank guarantee shall be replaced by an insurance plan. This is in line with
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Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently announced the launch of the first phase of Dual Licenses Initiative. Dual Licenses Initiative enables the companies in free zone to also carry out activities onshore. Hence, the companies registered in Abu Dhabi free zones can carry out activities onshore in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
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Expats retiring over the age of 55 years may be granted a 5-year visa provided they meet specific criteria. This announcement will allow UAE expats to live in UAE for a longer period of time. The criteria specified to obtain the 5-year visa by expat retirees are as follow: The expat should have investment in
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The UAE Government has adopted a new entry visa system to introduce a 10-year residence visa to attract and retain investors and top talents. The UAE Government shall also allow 100% ownership in companies established in mainland. The goal is to attract and retain talents in the UAE for a long period of time. This
Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 which is also known as the Labour Law provides all the provisions that regulate labour relations in the United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’). It is applicable to all the employers, employees (including UAE nationals and expatriate) in the UAE except a few categories like the federal government, the municipalities, federal
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A landmark event, the Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued two decrees supporting employees with disabilities. The first decree is to give equal employment rights/opportunities in the labor market in Dubai. Disabled employees may not be terminated nor forced to retire, especially if they sustained the disability after they were
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The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) recently launched a portal through the DIFC Wills Service Centre, called the Business Owners Will, where business owners may register their Wills for various shareholdings they hold in companies formed in the Emirate of Dubai or the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. A business owner can now submit the
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