In the News

 

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RTA legalises car-pooling (6/August/2008)
As reported in Gulf News dated July 22, 2008
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No automatic residency for property buyers in Dubai (30/June/2008)
As reported in Gulf News dated June 23, 2008
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Tourist visas open to all, says official (30/June/2008)
As reported in Khaleej Times
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Major revamp of visit visa norms (30/June/2008)
As reported in Khaleej Times dated June 12, 2008
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Four new types of visit visas (30/June/2008)
As reported in Khleej Times dated June 09, 2008
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Dubai Chamber stresses consumer law (25/May/2008)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th April 2008
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UAE foreign policy rejects violence and extends bridges of cooperation, says Khalifa (25/May/2008)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 5th May 2008
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Tough new traffic law aims to reduce road deaths (6/April/2008)
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DIFCA releases new regulations ON EXEMPT COMPANIES (6/April/2008)
As reported in Gulf News dated 25 Feb 2008
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Retirement age for cars? 10 yrs, suggests DM! (6/April/2008)
As reported in Khaleej Times dated 7 March 2008
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Companies Law in six month (16/March/2008)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th March 2008.
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International Table - Capital & Prenups (29/November/2007)
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International Table 2007 - Spousal Maintenance (29/November/2007)
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UAE accepts unified GCC trademark legislation (31/July/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 25th July 2007
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Court info to go online (31/July/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 3rd July 2007.
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UAE may allow 100% foreign ownership by 2008 - Lubna  (2/July/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 12th June 2007.
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Expats to get identity cards from January (2/July/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 31st May 2007.
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Copyright and patents now under MoE control  (2/July/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 4th April 2007.
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DCA to execute new hand-baggage rules (2/July/2007)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 25th May 2007.
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Visa's in the UAE (17/May/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th September 2006.
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Owning a boat (8/April/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th March 2007.
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Pre-approval needed for all print publications (26/February/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th February 2007.
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Male staff in Dubai public sector to get paternity leave (30/January/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16 January 2007
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The Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards in the UAE (11/January/2007)
As mentioned in the Al Tamimi Newsletter of November 2006 issue.
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Pre-marital HIV test for expats soon (4/January/2007)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 25th December 2006.
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Motorists will soon have to pay for using Dubai roads (4/January/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th November 2006.
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Consumer rights to get protection from this month (4/January/2007)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 5th November 2006
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New law against human trafficking (4/January/2007)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th November 2006
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GCC countries gearing up to introduce VAT, direct taxes (4/January/2007)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 13th November 2006
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Congratulations to Bando (18/April/2006)
As reported in www.equarat.com
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Congratulations to CBRE (9/April/2006)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th March 2006
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Legalisation rates increased (5/April/2006)
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Sponsorship transfer gets Cabinet consent (18/August/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th August 2005.
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ID cards for locals, expats by year-end (21/June/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 14th June 2005.
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New law being formulated to protect tenants in RAK (21/June/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th June 2005.
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Labour law penalises teachers (25/May/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th April 2005.
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Dubai gives 30-year concessions on selected plots (25/May/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th April 2005.
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Expats told to carry ID cards at all times (25/April/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 14th April 2005.
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Company law may allow foreigners majority stake (25/April/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 24th April 2005.
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Equivalence certificate norm for teachers may be lifted (25/April/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 20th March 2005.
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New Economic Department Regulations for GCC Companies (10/April/2005)
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Ministry employees told to list all their commercial licences (23/March/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 16th March 2005.
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Schools warned against hiring teachers without appointment letters (24/February/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dtaed 27th January 2005.
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Jafza sets up eight clusters in South Zone (24/February/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th February 2005.
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Congratulations to Leading Hotels (14/February/2005)
s reported in the Gulf News dated 10th February 2005.
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Congratulations to Manzil (14/February/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 8th February 2005.
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New Dubai law creates court system for DIFC (6/January/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 28th December 2004.
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Private hospitals face new set of regulations (6/January/2005)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 5th january 2005.
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New rule: Expats to pay for surgeries in govt hospitals (6/January/2005)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 23rd December 2004.
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Ministry announces revised service fees (27/December/2004)
As repoted in the Gulf News dated 14th December 2004.
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Congratulations to Mark and Lara! (8/December/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 12th November 2004.
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Subtle discrimination of women draws fire (8/December/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 26th November 2004.
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Creditor has no right to debtor’s passport (25/October/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 18th October 2004.
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Gulf states to levy VAT from 2005 (25/October/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News.
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Foreign ownership may go up to 95pc in some sectors (25/October/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News of October 2004.
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City malls set to ban smoking from Friday (12/October/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 12th Ocutober 2004.
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Jafza set to simplify registration process (10/October/2004)
As reported in the Gulf news dated 26th September 2004.
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Mall visitors face smoking ban (10/October/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th AUgust 2004.
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Congratulations to Pacman (4/October/2004)
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Crackdown on delay in court hearings (4/October/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 27th September 2004.
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New Percentage for Foreign Shareholding in LLCs in new Companies law (28/September/2004)
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Decree issued for establishment of Dubai Silicon Oasis (21/September/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 21st September 2004.
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Capital requirement for LLCs in Dubai eased (19/September/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th September 2004.
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Airport ready to collect Dh30 tax from today (1/September/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 1st September 2004.
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Tariff exemption to be applicable to registered importers (1/September/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 29th August 2004.
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Pregnant women barred from teaching jobs (1/September/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 30th August 2004.
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Will foreign investors run business sans local partner? (24/August/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 24th August 2004.
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Labour Ministry okay must for employing entertainers (23/August/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 12th August 2004.
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Boon for top hotels as visa rules eased (2/August/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 1st August 2004.
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Dubai launches yacht project (2/August/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th July 2004.
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Expat businessmen get visa boost (14/July/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News.
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Blood money raised to Dh200, 000 (14/July/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 11th July 2004.
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New federal decisions to regulate market (27/May/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 12th May 2004.
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Sleeping business partners to get Dh100, 000 fine, 2-year jail term (27/May/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 12th May 2004.
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Local partnerships stay in new corporate law (4/May/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News of April 2004.
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Ministry decides to classify recruitment bureaus (4/May/2004)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 20th APril 2004.
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UAE throws open telecom sector (4/May/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News of April 2004.
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Federal Law No. (1) of 2004 Amendment to the UAE Constitution (6/April/2004)
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Law on UAE's financial free zones welcomed  (4/April/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 1st APril 2004.
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Congratulations to Jotun (30/March/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th March 2004.
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UAE cools traders' fears over WTO negotiations (9/March/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 8th March 2004.
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Teachers offering private tuition face legal action (2/March/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th February 2004.
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Long arm of the law (27/January/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 25th Januaray 2004.
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Mandatory online tests for doctors (27/January/2004)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 25th January 2003.
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Dubai Investment Park allows land ownership (27/December/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 23rd December 2003.
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Equal rights likely for nationals, expatriates (27/December/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th December 2003.
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Islamic Finance: Nisab and the calculation of Zakat (30/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th November 2003.
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E-gateway comes under criticism from lawyers (11/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 4th November 2003.
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Islamic finance: A detailed look into payment of 'zakat' (11/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 6th November 2003.
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Car rental firms cannot hold customer passports (11/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th November 2003.
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Congratulations to Dubai Heritage Vision. (11/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th November 2003.
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Hotels barred from keeping passports of guests (4/November/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th October 2003.
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Federal law to regulate security service firms on the anvil (27/October/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th October 2003.
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Unified customs protocol takes shape (27/October/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th October 2003.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment to set up international strategic partnerships to further strengthen its services (27/October/2003)
As reported in the site www.ameinfo.com dated 20th September 2003.
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Worker bank guarantee provisions amended (27/October/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 21st October 2003.
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Dubai Police ban cars with export plates from roads (26/August/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 25th August 2003.
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Mohammed issues decree on Dubai Healthcare City (26/August/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 25th August 2003.
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Islamic Finance: Musharika and Ijara show slight differences in service agency rule (19/August/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th August 2003.
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New Medical fees (17/August/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th July 2003.
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Congratulations to Artworks (13/August/2003)
As reported in the www.ameinfo.com site dated 23rd July 2003.
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Dh650m Maritime City for Dubai (13/August/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 12th August 2003.
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Supreme Court rules against withholding expatriate's passport (22/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th July 2003.
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DMC launches Media Production Zone (16/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th July 2003.
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DNRD begins refunding deposits for parent visas (16/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th July 2003.
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Cabinet okays decree to establish DIFC (16/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th July 2003.
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New Traffic Fines! (16/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th July 2003.
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Ministry not to handle labour cases of those with expired visas (15/July/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 6th July 2003.
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Congratulations to Spinneys (29/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th June 2003.
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FNC approves hike in blood money (16/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th June 2003.
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Companies wait for federal law on DIFC (15/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th June 2003.
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Islamic Finance: Zakat - a religious duty relating to one's wealth (15/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd June 2003.
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ISLAMIC FINANCE: Zakat's payment structure and conditions (15/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th June 2003.
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Mohammed bin Rashid City of Technology set up (11/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 5th June 2003.
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Franchising Middle East Exhibition (8/June/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 7th June 2003.
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Labour dispute rules modified (5/June/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd June 2003.
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New guidelines for legal notification (31/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th May 2003.
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DCCI INAUGURATES DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (29/May/2003)
Ref: DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
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Health Ministry not to approve distance learning certificates (18/May/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 12th May 2003.
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New Jafza rules for offshore firms (18/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th May 2003.
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Tecom issues new laws for private firms (18/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th May 2003.
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Congratulations to Mr Adel Al Shamsi (18/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th May 2003.
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New ship service fees (10/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 7th May 2003.
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Healthcare is employers' responsibility (10/May/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 9th May 2003.
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Large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes seized in Sharjah (3/May/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 26th April 2003.
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Crackdown on illegal recruitment agencies (3/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th April 2003.
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Expats can tint cars; new rules for registration (3/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th April 2003.
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Permission not needed to tint vehicles (3/May/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd May 2003.
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Congratulations to SME Entrepreneurs (23/April/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 22nd April 2003.
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New Real Estate Law (21/April/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th April 2003.
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Congratulations to ICLP (16/April/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 13th April 2003.
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Ministrys new steps against bogus firms, visa business (9/April/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 6th April 2003.
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Ministry moves to curb non-payment of salaries (31/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 23rd March 2003.
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Congratulations to Al Futtaim Motors (31/March/2003)
As reported to Gulf News dated 26th March 2003.
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Firms delaying salaries warned (31/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th March 2003.
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An interesting article on Islamic Finance (31/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 31st March 2003.
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Labourers must hold school certificates (24/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 24th March 2003.
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New rules to govern private security firms (23/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th March 2003.
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Sultan issues laws on chamber, free zones (23/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th March 2003.
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New rules for import, export of horses (15/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th March 2003.
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Congratulations to Al Futtaim Motors (15/March/2003)
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Law proposed to protect special needs children (8/March/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 5th March 2003.
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ID cards for Nationals, residents (8/March/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 1st March 2003.
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Dubai sets up executive council (8/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th February 2002.
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Certificate of closure must for sponsorship transfer - ministry (8/March/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 20th February 2003.
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New move to settle labour disputes (8/March/2003)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dtaed 17th February 2003.
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Lawyers group set up by DCCI (18/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th February 2003.
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Congratulations to Al Tajir (18/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th February 2003.
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Dubai moves to help maids on probation (9/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 4th February 2003.
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No fees for business council permits (9/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 6th February 2003.
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No new licences for social clubs (9/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd February 2003.
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Ministry flays match-making organisations (9/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th January 2003.
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Dubai sets tough safety rules for construction firms (1/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th January 2003.
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Department of Justice established in Dubai (1/February/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th January 2003.
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Dh2,000 bond for visit visa (26/January/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th January 2003.
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No need of deposit on visit visas for parents (26/January/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th January 2003.
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Exemption from medical report fee (25/January/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 22nd January 2003.
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New Customs Duty (7/January/2003)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 1st January 2003.
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Many firms to offer discounts (30/December/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th December 2002.
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Maktoum issues two new laws (17/December/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th December 2002.
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DIFC releases paper on proposed fee structure (15/December/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th December 2002.
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Congratulations to PHB (14/December/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo.com site dated 10th December 2002.
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Can you photocopy this book, please? (4/December/2002)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 1st December 2002.
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Expats cautioned on realty risks (27/November/2002)
As reported on the site www.eqarat.com issue no. 29 dated 25th November 2002.
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Direct Quote: Labour Law under revision (24/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 24th November 2002.
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Healthcare City projects soon (17/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th November 2002.
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DFM to allow free zone firms to go public (14/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th November 2002.
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Arig buys big stake in Gulf Warranties (12/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th November 2002.
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Congratulations to Prisme International on first Dubai International Jazz Festival during DSF 2003. (12/November/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo.com site dated 4th November 2002.
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DIFC: The legal and regulatory blueprint (11/November/2002)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 11th November 2002.
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Return ticket a must for visit visa (9/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 8th November 2002.
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Parents' visa bond refundable (5/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 5th November 2002.
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DUTCO re-brands as Jebel Ali International Hotels (4/November/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo.com site dated 30th October 2002.
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Al Futtaim Motors set for record (3/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th October 2002.
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Drafting of DIFC constitution begins (3/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th October 2002.
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Dubai to set up Medical City (3/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th October 2002.
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Congratulations to GTFS (3/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th October 2002.
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Congratulations to Spinneys for the Mercato opening (3/November/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th October 2002.
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Oasis Beach Hotel launches members-only Privilege Club (30/October/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo.com website dated 26th October 2002.
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WarrantyPlus to participate in 6th International Automobile Show (30/October/2002)
As reported in the site ameinfo.com dated 23rd October 2002.
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Congratulations to Madar! (24/October/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo website dated 16th October 2002.
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Vertscape XeRM 6.1 brings total solutions to financial services and insurance sector (24/October/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo website dated 20th October 2002.
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Arbitrariness of insurance firms (24/October/2002)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 20th October 2002.
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Revision of car insurance law sought (24/October/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 19th October 2002.
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Labour Ministry plans shake-up (24/October/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 24th October 2002.
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e-Unit to speed up Labour Cards issuance (17/October/2002)
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Decree on practice of Veterinary medicine (13/October/2002)
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Lessons from riding (8/October/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 7th October 2002.
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Sheikh Moh'd Est for Young Entrepreneurs (8/October/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 8th October 2002.
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Congratulations to Al Futtaim Motors! (1/October/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 1st October 2002.
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Rules for work permits modified (26/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th September 2002.
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Congratulations to Pro Golf International! (24/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 24th September 2002.
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Battle against fakes pays off (21/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th September 2002.
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UAE starts registering patents (21/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th September 2002.
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Dubai Metals and Commodities decree (18/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th September 2002.
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Proposed federal cyber laws in second draft (18/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th September 2002.
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Internet abuse on the rise (11/September/2002)
As reported in the Internet Magazine Site dated 3rd September 2002.
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UAE Insurance laws revision (8/September/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News on 4 Sep 2002
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Self-sponsored expats must give guarantees (31/August/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th August 2002.
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DIFC releases draft licensing criteria (28/August/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th August 2002.
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Congratulations to Spinneys on opening in Mazaya Centre (27/August/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th August 2002.
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Symbol Broadens Regional Reach with OnLine Distribution Ltd (26/August/2002)
As reported in the ameinfo.com site dated 21st August 2002.
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e-Crime penalties may be passed by year-end (21/August/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th August 2002.
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New Copyright law comes into force (17/August/2002)
As reported in the Khaleej times dated 15th August 2002.
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Dubai International Airport to begin passenger registration for e-Gate usage (12/August/2002)
As reported in www.ameinfo.com site dated 11th Aug 2002.
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Interview with Sheikh Khaled (10/August/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News Friday magazine dated 26th July 2002.
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E-voting: fear of fraud prompts call for judicial review (6/August/2002)
As reported in the Internet Magazine site dated 5th Aug 2002.
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Special court for labour disputes (24/July/2002)
As reported in the Khaleej Times dated 24th July 2002.
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New residence visa fee for sons above 18 (22/July/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th July 2002.
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Petrol station rule violators face jail (22/July/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 18th July 2002.
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AUS moves closer to U.S. accreditation (4/July/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 3rd July 2002.
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Medicine can be brought from abroad (2/July/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd July 2002.
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ICANN approves domain grace period (2/July/2002)
As reported in the Internet Magazine site dated 2nd July 2002.
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Authors to enjoy copyright protection (30/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 30th June 2002.
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Health insurance draft law hailed (29/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th June 2002.
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201,400 pirated CDs seized (29/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 29th June 2002.
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Automatic visa renewal for Emaar property buyers (29/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th June 2002.
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Many jobs exempted from visa transfer ban (27/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th June 2002.
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Attestation rule covers labour, residence visas (19/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 19th June 2002.
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Visit visa fee hike to prevent fraud (17/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 17th June 2002.
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Worker awarded compensation for unlawful dismissal (16/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th June 2002.
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Software piracy on the increase (11/June/2002)
As reported in the Internet magazine website dated 10th June 2002.
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Parents must undergo medical tests on visit before getting residence visa (6/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 6th June 2002.
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Investor visa issues will be taken care of (2/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd June 2002.
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Emaar Properties' new bank to operate as Dubai Bank (2/June/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd June 2002.
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New free zone for trucks, heavy equipment (30/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 11th May 2002.
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Congratulations to tmh! (20/May/2002)
As reported on the site www.ameinfo.com
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Three held for selling fake watches (16/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 9th May 2002.
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RAK customs destroy seized goods (16/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th May 2002.
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Sharjah acts against fake products (16/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th May 2002.
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Job transfer decision to take effect in June (16/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th May 2002.
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Visit visa bond likely to go (16/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th May 2002.
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Guarantee forms for visit visa (15/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 15th May 2002.
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Expats balk at move to cut annual leave (14/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 14th May 2002.
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Residence visas for sons in special circumstances (14/May/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 14th May 2002.
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21-day gratuity pay to remain (13/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 13th May 2002.
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Visit Visa bond to wait in Dubai (13/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 12th May 2002.
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Congratulations to Mr Albwardy and Kempinski on their Palm Island Resort (13/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 12th May 2002.
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Dh2,000 bond for visit visas imposed (7/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 7th May 2002.
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Congratulations to Airmiles (5/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 3rd May 2002.
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UAE removed from U.S. piracy watchlist (2/May/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 2nd May 2002.
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Ministry warns firms that delay wages (22/April/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 21st April 2002.
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No entry ban on workers in labour dispute (17/April/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 15th April 2002.
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Commercial court proposal under study (17/April/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 15th April 2002.
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Dubai Authority for Investment established (9/April/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 7th April 2002.
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UAE-based dotcoms may face legal crisis (9/April/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 8th April 2002.
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Husband has right to discipline wife rules court of cassation (31/March/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 31st March 2002.
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Alternative day off for private staff likely (21/March/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 21st March 2002.
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Visa transfer rules approved (19/March/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 19th March 2002.
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Visit visa rules relaxed (5/March/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 26th Feb 2002
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Fake watch trade becomes more organised (5/March/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 27th Feb 2002
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By-law to simplify visa transfer system (5/March/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 28th Feb 2002
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Dud cheques worth Dhs 221m issued last year (5/March/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 2nd Mar 2002
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Text of e-commerce Facilitation Law (19/February/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 19th Feb 2002.
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Maktoum decree on financial centre (18/February/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 18th Feb 2002.
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Maktoum issues law to facilitate e-commerce (17/February/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 16th Feb 2002.
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Software piracy grace period on offer (16/February/2002)
As reported in Internet magazine website.
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Fake Consumer Products (10/February/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News dated 10th Feb 2002.
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Court of Cassation ruling on wrongful dismissal (5/February/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News on 5th Feb 2002.
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Self-sponsor investor status for expatriates (30/January/2002)
As reported in Gulf News dated 28th Jan 2002.
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Anti-money laundering Law signed (26/January/2002)
As reported in Gulf news dated 24-Jan-2002.
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Counterfeit Cigarette Racket busted (23/January/2002)
As reported in Gulf News 22 January 2002.
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Further Exemptions for Visa Transfer and Age Limit (22/January/2002)
Age exemption for expats in 22 jobs.
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JAFZ Mortgage Law (20/January/2002)
as printed in Gulf News, 19 January 2002
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High School Certificate a must for labourers (10/January/2002)
As reported in the Gulf News on 9th January 2002
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New Labour Guidelines for Companies (6/January/2002)
as reported in Gulf News 6 January 2002
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Limited Duration Contracts (4/January/2002)
as it appeared in Gulf News 4 January 2002
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Re-entry Ban and Bank Guarantees (1/January/2002)
as reported in Gulf News on 1st January 2002
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New Labour Permit Rules (30/December/2001)
as reported in the Gulf News on 30 Dec 2001
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Emiratisation (25/December/2001)
New Policy as per Gulf News on 25 Dec 2001
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Guidelines for Ships in UAE issued (21/December/2001)
Article in the Gulf News, 21 December 2001
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Tough Insurance Brokerage Laws likely (21/December/2001)
Gulf News Article on 21 December 2001
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EC votes to ban Spam (21/December/2001)
Internet Magazine - December 2001
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Exciting Launch of Elvis the Camel (17/December/2001)
featured in the Gulf News, 17 December 2001
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Off the beaten track (4/December/2001)
Congratulations to The Explorer for their launch of Off-Road Explorer and Underwater Explorer.
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Claim for Overtime overturned (4/December/2001)
Article from the Gulf News - 30/11/2001.
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Fake auto parts in the UAE (27/November/2001)
Article from the Gulf News 24/11/2001.
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Final draft of UAE Anti-Money Laundering Law (22/November/2001)
Taken from the Gulf News 20/11/2001.
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First cybercrime treaty (22/November/2001)
Article from the Internet Magazine 21/11/2001
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China shuts down 17,500 Internet cafes (22/November/2001)
Article from the Internet Magazine 21/11/2001.
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Labour Law in Perspective (3/November/2001)
An interesting report in the Gulf News on 3/11/2001.
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Egovernment Portal Launched (30/October/2001)
Sheikh Mohammed launches Egovernment Portal : Gulf News 30/10/2001.
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Economic Department goes online (28/October/2001)
Economic Department joins EGovernment initiative, featured in the Gulf News on 28/10/2001.
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Combat against Counterfeit (17/October/2001)
Unified GCC Combat against Fraud and Counterfeit featured in the Gulf News on 17/10/2001.
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Good news for privacy in the US (17/October/2001)
The US Federal Trade Commission’s privacy agenda will be enforced in order to protect American consumers, its chairman Timothy Muris has said - 5/10/2001
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Encyclopaedic Knowledge (15/October/2001)
Mrs. Mary Beardwood appeared in this article in the Gulf News Tabloid on 9/10/2001. Congratulations on the launch of the Book!
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'Respect all citizens' (15/October/2001)
Sheikh Moh'd says "Business as usual" and in this Article in the Gulf News on 2/10/2001, he gave directives to Government officials to "Respect all Citizens".
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Court of Cassation Ruling on Trademarks (15/September/2001)
There is no automatic protection in the UAE of an international mark unless the mark was proven to be well known in the UAE - article from the Gulf News on 8/9/2001
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Divorce in England & Wales (15/September/2001)
Warren Boyes & Archer, Solicitors from Cambridge, England have kindly contributed this month with an update of divorce proceedings in England & Wales.
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American University of Sharjah (1/September/2001)
We are proud to represent the American University of Sharjah and are delighted in their offer of such courses as outlined in the Gulf News on 29/8/2001.
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Air Products Middle East FZE (1/September/2001)
We congratulate Air Products Middle East FZE in respect of appearing in this article in the Gulf News on 21/08/2001.
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Fake watch dealers face tough time in Dubai (1/September/2001)
Time Force is featured again in Gulf News on 14/8/2001, commenting on their efforts to fight against counterfeit watches in the UAE market.
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Latest Legal Bulletin from Trench & Associates (28/July/2001)
Managers of Limited Liability Companies - Beware.
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IA Emirates (LLC) v. Mullen (25/July/2001)
The Dubai Court of Appeal awarded the case in favour of our Client, IA Emirates (LLC) and dismissed the case filed by R. Mullen. In this case, Trench & Associates handled the dispute with the firm, Sami Al Midfa Advocates. The Article appeared in Al Bayan Newspaper, 17/5/2001.
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Time Force ME FZCo (25/July/2001)
Congratulations on the establishment of Time Force ME FZCo at Dubai Airport Free Zone. The Article appeared in the Gulf News 7/7/2001.
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Highland Spring (25/July/2001)
Trench & Associates congratulates the Al Tajirs on the Article on Highland Spring, being one of the top mineral water manufacturers from the Scottish Highlands. Article from Gulf News, 8/7/2001.
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