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UAE: Draft Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa Law Approved

09/02/202409/02/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Bayan, 31 January 2024: The UAE’s Federal National Council has approved a draft federal law regarding the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa.

It will organise the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa and grant it the necessary capabilities to organise fatwa affairs and consolidate the status of the fatwa in line with the national identity of the state locally and globally.

The draft law specifies various penalties which will be imposed on offenders.

These include a fine of between 10,000 AED and 200,000 AED for anyone who issues a general legal fatwa in the country on any of the issues and topics that concern the Council.

In addition, the facility may be closed and the website blocked.

The Court may also order the closure of the violating facility or institution or block the platform or website that published the fatwa in violation of the provisions of the law or the decisions issued to implement it.

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Abu Dhabi: Multiple Health Facilities Shut Down

09/02/202409/02/2024
by Tanya Jain

Arabian Business, 5 February 2024: Abu Dhabi’s Health Department has announced it has closed numerous facilities for violations of healthcare laws and regulations.

It has fined one healthcare centre one million AED. It has also banned it from offering dental services across all its branches because of suspected fraudulent activities aimed at misappropriating public funds.

Investigations into the centre are ongoing.

Eight healthcare facilities have been shut down. They include an occupational medicine centre, a laboratory and a medical centre.

They were found to have violated Federal Law No. 14/2014 relating to the prevention of infectious diseases.

They were also found to have failed to have complied with electronic reporting regulations and failed to follow the Department’s public health statistics reporting standards.

In addition, four home care facilities were closed for failing to comply with the Department’s standards and regulations governing home care services and committing other violations.

These included failing to obtain proper patient consent and provide comprehensive explanations of treatment procedures and associated risks.

They were also not approved to offer secondment contracts between facilities.

In addition, they were found to have failed to have failed to provide essential medicines, medical supplies, or devices for emergencies and the healthcare facilities were used for unauthorised purposes by unlicensed individuals.

Concerns about the lack of essential medicines, medical supplies and devices for emergency cases at these facilities were also received.

The facilities also failed to adhere to safety procedures and infection prevention measures and inadequately maintained supplies, handled and disposed of medical waste improperly and insufficiently stored patient medical records.

A dental clinic has been closed too for multiple violations, including the employment of unlicensed healthcare professionals, non-compliance with sterilisation protocols and using non-sterile medical supplies.

It was also found to be deficient in recording comprehensive medical histories, procedures, examinations, interventions, or treatments in patient files and was operating in a different field to the one it was licensed for.

Also reported in Al Bayan on 4 February 2024. For the full story, click here.

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UAE: Financial Action Task Force to Remove UAE From Watchlist

05/02/202405/02/2024
by Tanya Jain

According to a specialist media outlet, the Financial Action Task Force is going to remove the UAE from its watchlist “within days”.

It will officially be removed from the grey list next month.

No further details were publicly available.

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Umm AlQuwain: Law on Reorganisation of Ummal Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Issued

26/01/202426/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Bayan, 19 January 2024: Ummal Quwain’s Ruler has issued Ummal Quwain Law No. 1/2024 on the reorganisation of the Ummal Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ummal Quwain Law No. 1/2007 regarding the Ummal Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Law (as amended) will be repealed.

Any other legislation that conflicts with the Law will also be repealed.

The Law will be published in the Official Gazette and come into force on its publication date.

All relevant parties will be responsible for implementing it.

The Law has been issued to develop and consolidate the Emirate’s economic position.

It has also been issued to support the directions and vision of the Emirate by developing industries, developing new and promising sectors and attracting diverse investments, in a way that serves the economic environment in the Emirate.

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UAE: Federal Law on Regulating Private and Public Sector Relations Issued

26/01/202426/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Watan, 19 January 2024: The UAE’s Finance Ministry has announced it has issued Federal Law No. 12/2023, regulating partnerships between the federal public and private sectors.

It came into force on 1 December 2023.

It aims to regulate the partnership between the federal public sector and the private sector in the country and encourage the private sector to participate in development and strategic projects.

It also aims to increase investment in projects of economic, social and service value implemented by the federal public sector and enable the government to implement its strategic projects efficiently and effectively.

In addition, it aims to enable them to benefit from the financial, administrative, organisational, technical and technological capabilities and expertise available in the private sector.

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Abu Dhabi: New Artificial Intelligence Law Issued

26/01/202426/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Arabian Business, 22 January 2024: Abu Dhabi’s Ruler has issued a new Artificial Intelligence Law.

The Law establishes the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council or AIATC.

It will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies related to research, infrastructure and investments in artificial intelligence and advanced technology in the Emirate.

It will also be responsible for developing plans and research programmes together with local and global partners to improve Abu Dhabi’s status in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and advanced technology.

The Ruler also issued a Decision appointing members of the new council.

Under the Decision, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi will be the Chairman of the Council.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council will be Vice Chairman.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai and Peng Xiao will be members of the Council.

The Law has been issued and the Council established to develop and regulate an emerging technology sector and create investment and research opportunities.

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UAE: Income Tax Suggestion Rejected

25/01/202425/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Oman Daily Observer, 24 January 2024: The Undersecretary to the UAE’s Finance Ministry has rejected suggestions that an income tax is going to be introduced.

The individual said individuals in the country won’t be taxed on their income any time soon.

They made the announcement during a meeting of the Undersecretaries of Finance Ministries in Arab countries.

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UAE: Cyber Security Council Issues Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Fraud Warning

17/01/202417/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

The UAE Government’s Cyber Security Council has warned of the dangers of fraud in cryptocurrencies.

The Council said they constitute a cross-border threat that requires dealers to be vigilant.

They added the risks of these fraudulent activities extend beyond financial loss.

They also put personal privacy at risk and threaten the fundamental trust on which the cryptocurrency market depends.

They went on to say data and studies recently released highlight these risks and the regulatory measures being taken in light of growing concerns about fraud in digital currencies and the consequences.

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Abu Dhabi: Hazardous Materials Management Centre Established

17/01/202417/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Arabian Business, 13 January 2024: Abu Dhabi’s Ruler has authorised the establishment of a Hazardous Materials Management Centre.

It will report to the Abu Dhabi Police and will be responsible for controlling hazardous materials in the Emirate.

It will also be responsible for developing an integrated environment to improve the effective management of hazardous materials across the Emirate and aligning with the best global practices.

In addition, it will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the highest community and environmental safety and protection measures.

It will be responsible for developing and implementing general policies and strategic plans to ensure integrated application of regulations and standards related to hazardous materials across the Emirate too.

It will also be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the activities of various relevant local sectors and entities that handle and manage hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation.

It will be responsible for establishing a dedicated central operations room to track and monitor hazardous materials and developing mechanisms for the management of confiscated hazardous materials to ensure safe handling and secure storage until final disposal as well.

It will also be responsible for creating and developing a dedicated electronic system to allow self-disclosure and reporting of all hazardous materials-related data in the Emirate and developing a database for hazardous materials.

Finally, it will be responsible for conducting scientific studies and research on hazardous materials, together with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

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UAE: International Humanitarian Affairs Council Established

12/01/202412/01/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Bayan, 4 January 2024: The UAE’s President has issued Federal Decree No. 202/2023 establishing an International Humanitarian Affairs Council.

It will report to the Chief of the Presidential Office and will be responsible for supervising all issues and matters related to international humanitarian affairs.

It will be chaired by the Head of the Office of Development Affairs and Families of Martyrs in the Presidential Office, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

Among other things the Council will be responsible for preparing and reviewing the general policy for international humanitarian affairs, general supervision of the international humanitarian affairs system, following up on the preparation and implementation of relevant plans, initiatives and projects, developing a future vision for international humanitarian affairs, determining general frameworks for its implementation by the relevant authorities and preparing the budget.

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