The practice of so-called “cold calling” is prohibited in Dubai. It is defined as the act of making an unsolicited visit or telephone call to someone in an attempt to sell goods or services. Dubai Land Department (‘DLD’) has recently released the following statement: “Real Estate Regulatory Agency (‘RERA’), the regulatory arm of DLD, has […]
The UAE Ministry of Interior has recently reasserted women’s right to privacy by stating that publishing pictures of women without their approval is an offence that can be sanctioned by a fine, or worse, by jail. The statement made by the Ministry of Interior was specifically aimed at people taking pictures at weddings and private
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A New Executive Resolution No (15) of 2016 was issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. The new Resolution aims to enable Dubai Police to further develop and enhance services provided to its customers. It shall come into force from
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According to a press release, the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has updated its regulations relating to holidays home in order to become more competitive. These new regulations are particularly aimed at private homeowners. Private homeowners are now allowed to apply for a holiday home license without obtaining the prior approval of
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A law to protect children against all forms of negligence, exploitation and physical and psychological abuse shall come into force 3 months from its publication in the official gazette on 12 April 2016. The law stipulates children’s basic rights to live and be safe, and that all competent authorities and concerned bodies have to work
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The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) introduced the ‘UAE vision’ new system, which allows public to apply for all kind of visa and residency related transactions only via typing service centres approved by the residency department. It was announced that public will not be required any more to visit the
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Executive Council Resolution No (8) of 2016 pertaining to the collection of fees from passengers using airport facilities in Dubai has been approved. As per the resolution, every passenger leaving the UAE from any of Dubai’s airports, including transit passengers, will be charged Dh35 as a service fee for using airport facilities. The resolution exempts
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Visas for public bus drivers will no longer be issued to expats in Saudi Arabia, the Arab News reported. The agreement to encourage Saudization was reached between the Labor and Transport Ministries, according to the report. The ministries also held the view that the car rental sector should be categorized as a transport activity and
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Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has said that businesses and individuals who use the Dubai brand logo without official authorisation will be penalised. Any business or individuals wishing to use the Dubai brand logo across any activity must first get approval from Dubai Tourism (Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing). The prior approval
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The UK government has introduced a new tax on the purchase of additional residential property, raising concerns that Middle Eastern investors could become more cautious about making multiple acquisitions in a market they have traditionally perceived as a safe haven for their cash. In the annual Budget announced, the Treasury confirmed it would introduce an
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