In order to improve judicial services and streamline operations, a resolution has been approved in introducing a number of amendments to the Civil Procedure Code of UAE. This amendment shall allow unification of procedures in all civil courts of UAE. This amendment has been introduced in line with UAE Vision 2021 to help facilitate efforts […]
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Residence visa and emirates ID can now be renewed at home through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (‘GDRFA’) Dubai app. One needs to fill up the online application form for renewal on the GDRFA app without visiting the typing centres, which shall help save a lot of time and money. However, it
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The Department of Economic Development-Ajman (‘DED-Ajman’), represented by its Director General – Mr. Ali Issa Al Nuaimi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) with Dubai Small Medium Enterprise (Dubai SME), represented by its CEO – Abdul Baset Al Janahi. Unknown to some, Dubai SME is an integrated division of the Department of Economic Development
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During the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress held on 30th January 2019, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) launched an initiative, in coordination with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) wherein, Emirates ID card will soon carry the health records of the residents including whether they wish to have their organs donated
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The UAE cabinet has approved an amendment to the existing Commercial Agencies Law allowing trading companies to become Public Shareholding Companies. This will allow trading companies to issue IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) and raise funds from the local stock market. The decision will contribute to the inclusion of more companies in the Capital Market of
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The Dubai Healthcare City Authority has announced a new 2-year “Visitor Doctor’s License”. This license will allow international physicians, dentists as well as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners to enter UAE. They can work in up to three clinics within the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) Free Zone. The 2-year period would start running after
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The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Department (CCCP) of the Department of Economic Development (DED) has recently announced a 50% reduction on commercial fines. This is in line with the declaration of 2019 as the Year of Tolerance and to represent DED’s efforts to enhance ease of carrying out business in Dubai. Earlier, where a trader
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The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) along with its Saudi counterpart the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) will jointly issue a cross border digital currency which will be used cross borders between both countries. The UAE has been warming up to blockchain and cryptocurrencies at large. This cryptocurrency will not be exclusively available to customers
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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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