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Dubai: Remote Litigation System Implemented

17/05/202417/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

Emaratalyoum, 10 May 2024: The Public Prosecution in Dubai has partnered with E&Enterprise to implement a digital system for remote investigation and litigation.

The system will be overseen by the Public Prosecution through a central operations room, and integrated with key partners including the Dubai Courts, Dubai Police, and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Under the agreement, the parties aim to implement a centralised system for remote investigation and litigation.

This platform will offer stakeholders a unified judicial solution which can be accessed remotely for dispute resolution. purposes

Some key features will include central storage and archiving, scheduling of remote interviews, and reserving rooms at various locations such as police stations, courts, and investigation rooms by the Public Prosecution.

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UAE: New Regulations for Food Establishments

10/05/202410/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

Emaratalyoum, 7 May 2024: The Climate Change and Environment Ministry intends to launch regulations on food and facilities within the country, early next year in 2025.

The Ministry has confirmed its collaboration with the National Food Safety Committee to explore the issue of new legislation in this area.

It aims to unify and strengthen control over food products and regulate their circulation in the country, as well as to support emerging food industries.

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DIFC: Amendments To The Financial Markets Tribunal’s Rules of Procedure

10/05/202410/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

The Financial Markets Tribunal (FMT) has issued revised Rules of Procedure of the FMT (FMT Rules) which came into force on 2 May 2024.

The FMT Rules have been amended and now cover various aspects, including the form and content of pleadings, document disclosure by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), procedures for preventing decision publication and requesting private hearings.

There are also rules for suspending referred decisions pending proceedings, conducting hearings in the absence of a party under certain conditions, and striking out proceedings for non-compliance with FMT Rules, including automatic dismissal for failure to comply with an exception rule by the FMT.

The President of the FMT has prepared an explanatory memorandum explaining the main changes that have been made to the FMT Rules and the purpose of the changes.

FMT Form 1 (Reference Notice) has also been revised to reflect the relevant changes.

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Expired LexisNexis Breakfast Seminar: Corporate Governance | 23 May 2024 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

09/05/202409/05/2024
by Vincent Slingerland

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UAE: Green Residency Visa Regulations

03/05/202403/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

Emaratalyoum, 30 April 2024: The UAE Digital Government has announced that the country will offer a green residency visa to investors engaged in local commercial activities.

The green residency is for investors or partners in commercial activities, lasting five years without a guarantor and subject to renewal.

It replaces the previous two-year investor’s residency with simpler requirements and more benefits.

The requirements for a green residency visa for investors include obtaining investment approval, proof of investment/partnership value, meeting the prescribed percentage of total capital invested, approval from local authorities, and a license to practice the activity.

The green residency includes three categories: for skilled workers, self-employment, and investors or partners in commercial activities.

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Sharjah: Fish Resources Policy Discussed

03/05/202403/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Wahda, 29 April 2024: The Consultative Council in the Emirate of Sharjah will hold its ninth session on 2 May 2024 as part of its 11th legislative term.

The agenda includes a discussion on the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority’s policy.

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Dubai: Strategy for Accelerating AI Adoption

03/05/202403/05/2024
by Tanya Jain

Al Watan, 30 April 2024: The Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council have launched Dubai’s annual plan to accelerate the integration of AI technology and applications.

Dubai’s annual plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence aims to enhance the quality of life across all sectors by integrating AI technology.

The plan also aims to create laws for using AI in different sectors, focusing on governing AI so advanced tools can be used in key areas for positive impacts, benefiting humanity and the quality of life.

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UAE: President Orders Study of Infrastructure After Heavy Rains

26/04/202426/04/2024
by Tanya Jain

Khaleej Times, 17 April 2024: The president of the UAE has stated that the safety of citizens and residents is the country’s top priority and ordered a study of the country’s infrastructure.

The president has also directed that support be given to all families affected by the severe weather conditions, and ordered the transfer of the affected to safe locations in cooperation with local authorities.

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Dubai: Government Employees Should be Paid Early

26/04/202426/04/2024
by Tanya Jain

Khaleej Times, 21 April 2024: The Dubai government has ordered government employees be paid early this month.

They have ordered salaries be paid on 23 April 2024.

The government issued the order following heavy rains in the Emirate on 16 April 2024.

The order applies to government employees, military personnel, military retirees and social assistance holders affiliated with the Dubai government.

The payments will be made early to help employees manage their family needs and ensure their well-being during this period.

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UAE: Volunteering Leads to a Golden Visa

19/04/202419/04/2024
by Tanya Jain

Khaleej Times, 14 April 2024: Volunteering in the UAE offers benefits, such as eligibility for a UAE Golden Visa, granting a 10-year residency permit.

There are a number of platforms which provide access to volunteering opportunities. These include Volunteers.ae which connects volunteers with organizations nationwide. Registration is open to individuals, teams, or companies. Users can also search for opportunities by category, organisation, or location, and see required volunteers and eligibility criteria.

Another site includes the UAE Red Crescent Authority, which is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and is found athttps://www.emiratesrc.ae/. Opportunities include charity, humanitarian aid, sponsorships, donations, and Sukuk Al Khair. Volunteers can also access training courses and support initiatives like Ataya.

The National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crisis, and Disasters, has also launched by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA). It aims to train volunteers to respond during crises. Details on programme participation and course registration can be found athttps://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

In addition, the Dubai Volunteering Centre is a government body, which oversees volunteering in the UAE and focuses on Dubai. Volunteering opportunities can be found at https://www.cda.gov.ae/DubaiVolunteer/. Individuals or companies can register to volunteer with them.

The Sharjah Volunteering Centre is the largest volunteer network in Sharjah. it is possible to registration with it at https://sssd-volunteer.shj.ae/register. They offer programme and workshops to train volunteers and list opportunities across Sharjah, searchable by city and institution.

Dubai cares is a civil society organisation which if formally affiliated to the United Nations Department of Global Communications. It is possible to sponsor or volunteer for initiatives with them. Details such as country, partner, and date of each of their programmes are available at: https://www.dubaicares.ae/.

The Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) in Abu Dhabi promotes a volunteering community via their website https://maan.gov.ae/en/ . Through Ma’an, volunteer groups and organisations can contribute via donations, volunteering, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The platform facilitates volunteer applications based on individual goals and allows organisations to recruit volunteers.

Volunteering at events often earns you volunteering hours and can even lead to applying for a Golden Visa if you’re a pioneer in humanitarian work.

In order to be eligible for a Golden Visa as a result of volunteering it is necessary to meet the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) criteria. This includes having worked for at least five years in international or regional organisations, or have been an distinguished worker there.; having been a member of a public benefit associations or institutions for at least five years, or having been a distinguished worker in one of these bodies; having received an award for recognition from a local, regional, or international institutions which focuses on humanitarian work; having been a distinguished volunteer in humanitarian work for at least five years or having completed 500 volunteer hours; or having supported humanitarian work financially with at least 2 million AED or the equivalent in another currency.

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