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With informative interviews featuring well-known HR professionals in the region and expert guidance on the most recent industry trends, this magazine is a must-read. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage – obtain your copy of the HR Alert’s latest edition now, for free!

In this edition:

Pay the Price: Changes to the UAE Wage Protection Scheme

The UAE Wage Protection Scheme (WPS) has been updated as of late 2022. Shiraz Sethi and Ali Al Assaad of Dentons break it all down and explain how the scheme works.

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Off the Record Employees

Crowe’s accounting specialists, Markus Susilo, Alessandro Valente, and Deepika Chandak, analyse the current trends that are reducing the adoption of Employer of Record (EOR) structures in the GCC region. They highlight the latest advancements that may diminish the attractiveness of this alternative for multinational corporations with a workforce operating on a temporary basis in GCC nations.

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News Round-Up

Get the latest on key developments across the region, including Oman’s Data Protection Law! The Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Oman Sultani Decree No. 6/2022) is effective from February 13, 2023, replacing the previous legal framework for data protection in Oman. The MTCIT is responsible for data protection, but employers must wait for the issuance of executive regulations before implementing the law.

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Immigration Focus: A New Approach to Emiratisation Targets

Stay informed on the latest immigration updates in the GCC with Vialto Partners. Keep track of changes and make sure you comply with new regulations, including the UAE Cabinet’s announcement of new guidelines for companies with over 50 employees in mainland UAE to meet their Emiratisation targets.

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Immigration Profile: Differences and Similarities

Ali Ibrahim, who serves as Vialto Partners‘ Immigration Lead for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and is also the Director of their Saudi office, highlights some of the variations between the two jurisdictions.

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Law Changes: New and Proposed MENA Laws – Privatisation in Saudi Arabia

Don’t miss out on the latest legal developments in the MENA region! Read on as Majed Bamarouf discusses the impact of a recent decision on the treatment of Saudi nationals in sectors undergoing privatisation.

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Case Focus

Discover the most recent legal case rulings in the MENA region, such as a case involving an employee who postponed claiming their responsibilities.

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HR Profile: Talent Management

Harpreet Singh, the Area Senior Director of HR for the Middle East and Africa at the Radisson Hotel Group, talks about talent management despite ambitious growth plans and labour market restrictions. Singh discusses how it is possible to manage all areas of talent in his company.

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Practitioner Perspective: Labour Law Rights in the UAE’s Hospitality Sector

Mahmood Hussain Law Firm’s Waddah Abdulhaq highlights some of the labour law rights that apply to shift workers, including those in the hospitality sector in the UAE.

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Moves and Changes

Stay up-to-date on the latest business happenings with our round-up of moves, changes, appointments, and promotions.

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Policy Pointers: Notice and Handover

Sarah Malik and Saher Khan of SOL International Ltd explore the notice requirements for employment termination under DIFC Law No. 2/2019. Uncover the impact of service length on notice periods and the necessity of employee agreement for contract changes. Gain insights into the key elements of a successful handover of work and assets during the notice period.

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Introducing the latest edition of our complimentary law magazine, the Lexis® Middle East – Law Alert! Stay up-to-date on the latest legal, financial, and fiscal developments and hot topics in the MENA region.

In this edition:

In Good Company? The New Saudi Company Law Regime

A new company law regime was implemented in Saudi Arabia on January 18th, 2023. Companies have a grace period of two years, but they must still consider this new regime and upcoming regulations set to take effect in 2024 to determine necessary actions and timelines, according to Alan Sfeir and Shahd Makhafad from Clyde & Co.

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Legal Round-Up: Covering Recent Key Legal Developments (Region-Wide)

Stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments in the region! Our legal round-up includes all the essential news so that you can stay well-informed.

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Tax and Finance Round-Up: Covering Recent Key Tax and Finance Developments (Region-Wide)

Get the latest news and insights on regional tax and finance developments with our latest round-up, supported by Aurifer Middle East Tax! Stay up-to-date on the key developments from the region and never miss out on the latest happenings.

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But Who Benefits? Omani Changes on Ultimate Beneficial Owner Reporting

New requirements to identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners of companies in Oman are now in force to support the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing regime. Abdullah Hassan Khan and Ali Naveed Arshad from Mohammed Al Ruquaishi Law Firm provide insight into the impact on companies in Oman.

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In-House Profile: Property

Haytham Alieh, Vice President of Litigation at Damac Group works for a business with property and construction at its heart, but it is technological law changes he is most eager to see being adopted following the UAE’s pioneering work in this area.

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Practitioner Perspective: Virtual Asset and Related Activities Regulations

In a bid to support technological advancements, UAE legislators have been introducing pioneering laws and regulations. Ayesha Karim sheds light on how the Virtual Asset and Related Activities Regulations, which were recently issued, are promoting the implementation of Dubai Law No. 4/2022 and supporting the growth of this emerging sector.

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Movers & Shakers: A Round-Up of the Top Appointments and Promotions

Check out our latest round-up of the top movers and shakers from the world of legal appointments and promotions, brought to you by Jameson Legal. Who’s been promoted, who’s been appointed and who’s moving on? Find out now!

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Dispute Resolution Focus: Cases and Updates

Waleed Hamad, Head of Litigation at Al Aidarous, shares his insights on past cases and provides valuable advice to those considering initiating a dispute. We thank Al Aidarous for their support and for keeping us informed of the latest developments in dispute resolution.

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Dispute Resolution Focus: Court Changes

Hashem AlAidarous from Al Aidarous highlights two significant recent developments in the UAE court system, which include the introduction of bilingual courts and the establishment of expert chambers in Abu Dhabi courts.

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Contract Watch: Cloud Services

Nick O’Connell, Saudi Head of Digital & Data at Al Tamimi & Company, explains Saudi Arabia’s mandatory contractual requirements for cloud computing service agreements, which apply to subscribers in the country.

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Thanks to Aurifer Middle East Tax for their valuable insights into regional tax developments. We also thank Jameson Legal for supporting individuals and businesses, and Al Aidarous for keeping us updated on dispute resolution cases.

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We’re thrilled to announce the latest edition of Lexis® Middle East Gulf Tax, the very first of its kind in the GCC! Our complimentary magazine offers insightful updates on the latest tax and financial developments across the GCC region.

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In this edition:

Points of Law: What do we know now about how the new UAE Corporate Income Tax regime will operate?

Nearly one year after the UAE first announced its intention to introduce corporate income tax, the Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 On the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses has been published. Thomas Vanhee from Aurifer Middle East Tax provides an explanation of what we can expect from the new tax system.

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The more the merrier? What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating a tax group in the UAE Corporate Income Tax context?

The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 On the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses permits UAE companies to establish tax groups. Laurent Bertin, Regional Head of Tax at Airbus Africa and Middle East, clarifies that this can simplify tax management, but it’s crucial to have a thorough understanding of tax groups as they are complex mechanisms.

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Tax News Round-Up

Stay informed about the latest updates in tax treaties and regulations throughout the region. This includes a regulatory round-up of recent changes and information on tax treaties.

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Practical Focus on Tax residency in the UAE

Zain Satardien of Hourani & Partners in Dubai discusses the importance of Cabinet Decision No. 85/2022 on Tax Domicile in the UAE, which clarifies the criteria for tax residency for individuals and legal entities in the country. Zain’s Practice Note covers rules for determining tax residency, corporate taxability, and the FTA’s authority to request information.

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Tax Professional Profile: Working Where Tax Is New

Laurent Bertin, Regional Head of Tax at Airbus Africa and Middle East, elaborates on the difficulties of operating in jurisdictions where the tax landscape is still developing.

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Practitioner Perspective on Significant UAE VAT Law Changes

Tyne Hugo and John Peacock of BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates summarise recent changes to the UAE VAT Law, including new definitions, a provision for more flexibility, clarification on tax invoices, and changes to tax audits. They also mention a temporary amendment to the definition of “Goods” and administrative changes impacting UAE VAT payers, such as the new Emara-Tax system.

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Do They Have Income Tax in Oman?

Shiraz Khan of Al Tamimi & Company provides insight into the current status of Oman’s proposed implementation of Personal Income Tax (PIT).

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Special thanks to Alchemy Search for supporting tax professionals by connecting businesses with talent across the GCC and beyond!

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