Protects consumers in line with best global standards • The Law enhances the efficiency of the economic sector and the competitiveness of trademark owners, while also establishing integrated mechanisms to combat counterfeit, adulterated, and corrupt products.• Abdullah Al Saleh: The law marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop proactive legislation for economic sectors and enhance governance within…
Previously, exiting the country with the child without the consent of the other parent could amount to ‘abduction The eased travel rules for divorced parents and their children come at the right time, with the onset of Eid Al Adha holidays and summer vacation. On Thursday, the Dubai Courts announced the new procedures that allowed a travel ban to be cancelled in the Freedom Restriction…
Starting mid-August 2024, telemarketers in the UAE can call customers only during specific hours — from 9am to 6pm. Importantly, once a consumer has rejected the service or product in the first call, they cannot be called again on the same day. Violators will also face administrative penalties, including warnings and fines of up to Dh150,000. These are part of…
Digital platform to be integrated with Dubai Courts, Dubai Police and GDRFA Dubai Dubai: A centralised digital system for remote investigation and litigation has been launched in Dubai. This follows an agreement between Dubai Public Prosecution (DPP) and e& Enterprise to streamline remote investigation and litigation in Dubai. Operated by the DPP via a central operations hub, the pioneering platform…
Entity tasked with determining the competent court for disputes, among other matters Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. 29 of 2024 on the ‘Judicial Authority for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between DIFC Courts and Judicial Authorities in the Emirate…
After RERA Rent Index update, landlords have less leeway on arbitrary hikes Dubai: Landlords in Dubai can still apply for a rent re-valuation with RERA if they believe they are entitled to a higher asking rent than the one suggested by the updated Rental Index. But to do that, they will have to attach the judgement or legal order as…
‘Eligible people will be able to go directly to the immigration and get the 10-year visa issued’ Property owners who have a portfolio worth of Dh2 million or more may soon be able to get Golden Visas without having to apply for it. That is according to officials at the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship Customs & Port Security…
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Federal Tax Authority issues new Decision on specified timeframes for Corporate Tax registration Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 March 2024 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has specified timeframes for Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax to apply to register with the FTA and avoid being in violation of tax laws. The timeframes were outlined in a new Decision issued by the FTA…
DUBAI/PARIS, Feb 23 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates, home to the financial hub of Dubai, has been dropped from a global watchdog’s list of countries at risk of illicit money flows, a win for the nation that could bolster its international standing. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a body that groups countries from the United States to China…
