UAE Golden Visa: Dubai drops minimum down payment required for property owners

UAE Golden Visa: Dubai drops minimum down payment required for property owners

The owner can apply for the 10-year residency regardless of the amount paid upfront, an executive explained Property buyers in Dubai are no longer required to make a minimum down payment of Dh1 million to be eligible for the Golden Visa, as the government has eased the criteria for real estate investors. If the property’s value exceeds Dh2 million, owners…

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New UAE law: Employees cannot be fired from their jobs over mental health conditions.

New UAE law: Employees cannot be fired from their jobs over mental health conditions.

Up to Dh200,000 fine for violating provisions of the law that went into effect recently; expert explains the new rules Employers in the UAE cannot make decisions about hiring, terminating or restricting job opportunities for residents over a mental health condition, as per a new law passed recently. “Instead, any decision regarding employment must be based on a report from a specialised…

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New Emiratisation rule kicks in: UAE firms with 20-49 staff must hire at least one Emirati in 2024

New Emiratisation rule kicks in: UAE firms with 20-49 staff must hire at least one Emirati in 2024

More than 20,000 companies across 14 economic sectors will have to comply with directive. Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has started implementing the Cabinet decision to expand the scope of companies subject to Emiratisation targets, where more than 12,000 companies with 20-49 employees, operating across 14 specific economic sectors, are now required to hire at least…

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Single use plastic bags and products banned from January 1, 2024 in Dubai

Single use plastic bags and products banned from January 1, 2024 in Dubai

Hamdan Bin Mohammed issues resolution encouraging people to adopt eco-friendly lifestyle. Dubai: Single-use plastic bags will be banned in Dubai from January 1, 2024, according to a new resolution issued on Sunday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has issued an Executive Council Resolution No. (124)…

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UAE Unveils 10 Economic Principles for Global Leadership: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth

UAE Unveils 10 Economic Principles for Global Leadership: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth

UAE Unveils 10 Economic Principles for Global Leadership: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth In a bid to position itself as a leading global economic powerhouse, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently unveiled a comprehensive economic roadmap consisting of 10 guiding principles. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…

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