Benjamin Filaferro, Author at LexisNexis Middle East

UAE: Climate Neutrality Adopted in Aviation Sector

09/11/202209/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Albayan, 7 November 2022: The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the adoption of a climate neutrality strategy for the country’s aviation sector, paving the way for other relevant sectors to plan their own plans to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

The aviation sector’s climate neutrality team will develop an integrated methodology and action plan to implement the strategy.

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UAE: All Coronavirus Restrictions Scrapped

08/11/202208/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Albayan, 7 November 2022: The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has announced that all restrictions and precautionary measures relating to the coronavirus will be scrapped, effective from 7 November 2022.

The wearing of masks will continue to be mandatory in health facilities but is now optional in all other open and closed facilities.

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Saudi Arabia: Lawyer Loses Licence After Disclosing Client’s Secrets on Social Media

07/11/202207/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Okaz, 3 November 2022: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has cancelled a lawyer’s licence for violating the rules of professional conduct when he addressed details of his client’s case on social media and during a television appearance.

The lawyer committed several other violations, including: employing and training female trainee lawyers, before completing the statutory period stipulated in the legal system; identifying himself with the title of doctor in his official publications, despite not having a doctorate recognised in Saudi Arabia.

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Qatar: Conditions eased to be Uber driver during World Cup

07/11/202207/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

The Peninsula, 31 October 2022: Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) have announced they will relax conditions for residents who wish to register as drivers on ride-sharing apps for the duration of the World Cup.

The move has been made to cope with an expected surge in demand during the tournament.

The SC has confirmed that residents will not need to register with a limousine company or be designated as a ‘driver’ on their identification cards before applying to become a driver on ride-sharing apps.

The relaxed requirements apply to drivers over 21 with a vehicle manufactured from 2017 to 2022 and a valid Qatar ID and driving license.

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Saudi Arabia: Central Bank issues Open Banking Framework

02/11/202202/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alarabiya, 2 November 2022: The Saudi Central Bank has launched the Open Banking Framework setting out legislation, regulatory guidelines and technical standards.

The framework is in accordance with international best practices and enables banks and Fintech companies to operate open banking services in Saudi Arabia.

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Dubai: Crypto Token Regime Comes into Force

02/11/202202/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

1 November 2022: The Dubai Financial Services Authority has announced that its Crypto Token regime has come into force to encourage responsible and transparent innovation while meeting regulatory requirements.

The regime addresses risks relating to consumer protection, market integrity, custody and financial resources for service providers. It also covers risks relating to trading, clearing, holding or transferring Crypto Tokens.

Further information on the regime can be found here.

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Dubai: Clean Energy Now 12.8% of Total Capacity

02/11/202202/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Emirates News Agency, 1 November 2022: The head of Dubai’s Electricity and Water Authority has announced the addition of 300 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy in 2022, bringing the share of clean energy to 12.8% of the total installed capacity.

The increase in solar capacity was from the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which aims to have a production capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030.

When completed, the project will have the world’s largest thermal storage capacity of 15 hours, bringing around the clock energy availability.

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Qatar: Entry Procedures for Commercial Shipments During World Cup Announced

01/11/202201/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alsharq, 31 October 2022: Qatar’s General Authority of Customs has outlined that commercial shipments during the World Cup will be dealt with according to their nature, and the shipment of entities approved by the Supreme Committee and FIFA will be subject to simplified statement procedures.

The new controls will be effective from 15 November to 22 December 2022.

The Authority also confirmed that commercial traffic would resume through the Abu Samra land port from 11 PM to 6 AM.

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Kuwait: Use of Renewable Energy in Kuwait ‘Far Behind’ Target

01/11/202201/11/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Arab Times, 30 October 2022: The Kuwaiti government has published a report showing that Kuwait lags far behind in its use of renewable energy, with only 0.3% of the total installed capacity of power plants coming from renewable sources as of the end of 2020.

The target percentage set at the United Nations Climate Change Conference increased from 1% in 2015 to 15% in 2030.

The report includes recommendations for the state to increase the proportion of electricity production from renewable sources to ensure sustainable prosperity and enable Kuwait to contribute to reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases.

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Saudi Arabia: Controls for Electronic Evidence Procedure Approved

28/10/202228/10/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alriyah, 26 October 2022: The Saudi Minister of Justice has approved new controls for procedures governing electronic evidence. The controls consist of 24 articles split into six chapters.

The controls consist of general provisions regulating the evidence procedures electronically, and supporting the improvement of the electronic evidence procedures.

Under the controls, evidence that can be conducted electronically includes writing, testimony, inspection and experience, in addition to digital evidence.

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