Weekly Spotlight: New Law to Regulate Volunteering Activities in Dubai
This week the spotlight is on legal developments in Dubai, where the Emirate’s Ruler has issued a Law to...
UAE: Draft Anti-begging Law Approved
The UAE’s Federal National Council has approved a draft anti-begging law. Anyone found guilty of begging will be jailed...
Bahrain: Telecommunications Law Amended
Bahrain’s Batelco has been separated into two separate legal entities to enhance competition in the telecoms market. The Shoura...
Weekly Spotlight: Objections to Bahraini Government’s Urgent Submission of a Draft Bankruptcy Law
This week the spotlight is on legal developments in Bahrain, where a Bahraini MP has objected to the Bahraini...
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts Launches eCourt Platform with Microsoft
Abu Dhabi’s Global Market Courts has announced it has launched an ePortal together with Microsoft. It is hoped it...
Oman: All Tobacco Adverts Banned
Oman’s Information Ministry has announced it has amended the regulations banning tobacco adverts in the Sultanate. Oman Ministerial Decision...
Weekly Spotlight: Regulatory Amendments Issued by Oman’s Central Bank to Enhance the Sultanate’s Financial Industry
This week the spotlight is on regulatory developments in Oman, where the Sultanate’s Central Bank has issued a number...
Ras Al Khaimah: Government Launches Petroleum Licensing Round
Ras al Khaimah’s Government has announced it has formally established the Emirate’s Petroleum Authority. The Government has also announced...
Abu Dhabi City Municipality Urges Contractors to Expedite Registration of Property Units
Abu Dhabi City’s Municipality has urged all contractors to register their property units as early as possible. The Municipality...
New Consultation Launched by the QFC Regulatory Authority to Amend General Rules
This week the spotlight is on regulatory developments in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), where the QFC Regulatory Authority...