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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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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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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