Dubai’s Health Authority has issued the first fines for non-compliance with the Emirate’s health Insurance Law. It has fined 25 health centres, clinics, insurance brokers and insurance companies between 10,000 and 80,000 AED. In addition it has referred six clinics for potential fraudulent activities to the prosecution authorities but has not named them.

Dubai’s Land Department is working on a new rent law and is awaiting approval from the legislative committee. The law is aimed at reducing landlord-tenant disputes and stabilise rental market volatility. It’s understood it will come into force in June. The Land Department is also looking at introducing Real Estate Investment Trusts regulations (REITs).

Dubai’s Land Department has announced new rent regulations are under consideration. The aim is to reduce landlord-tenant disputes and stabilise the Emirate’s rental market. No further details have been given but the draft is ready and will be sent to the Legislative Council soon. It follows the introduction of new measures to improve market transparency, including mandatory use of a unified rental lease form. Department officials are also working on introducing new rental security deposit and unit handover forms.