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 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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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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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 basics of buying freehold property in Dubai are the same as anywhere else in the world: One needs to be very careful and exercise due diligence. Owning a property in Dubai as a foreigner In order to purchase property in Dubai, you must be over 21 years of age. Where you intend purchasing property
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The long-awaited law no. 15/2017 concerning management of estates of non-Muslims and execution of their wills (‘law’) seeks to create a clear legal framework that regulates wills and estates for non-Muslims expatriates in Dubai. The law is allowing non-Muslims to prepare their wills according to their wishes and pursuant to their national inheritance laws. It
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On 01 July 2017, UAE Federal Traffic Law No. 21 of 1995, as amended by Ministerial Resolutions no. 177 and 178 of 2017 regarding license issuance and renewal and new traffic control rules and procedures were enforced across the seven emirates. Ministerial resolution No. 178 of 2017 which focuses on new traffic control rules comprises
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It has been estimated that the introduction of a value-added tax (VAT) in the UAE will generate Dh12 billion of additional revenues. According to the UAE Ministry of Finance, “VAT will provide our country with a new source of income which will contribute to the continued provision of high-quality public services into the future. It
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1. Choice of divorce law if both parties share the same nationality In the UAE, the applicable law to divorce cases is Islamic Law (also known as “Shari’a”). However, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 On Personal Status (the “Personal Status Law”) allows the parties to choose the application of the laws of their home
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With the incomparable lifestyle Dubai has to offer, the city’s real estate market continues to attract individuals who wish to own a home in Dubai. Before deciding to invest in a property, expatriates must take into consideration the following key information. 1. You can purchase freehold property only in designated areas If before 2002 expatriates
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