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UAE: Digital Power of Attorney Services Agreement Signed

26/10/202326/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Al Bayan, 23 October 2023: The UAE’s Justice Minister has signed a cooperation agreement with the Justice Ministry, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government and the Supreme Council for Government Digital Transformation Committee.

The aim is to develop a digital power of attorney service to deliver government services that will allow citizens and residents to authorise others to conduct digital government transactions on their behalf quickly, securely and legally as well as in a way that preserves the rights of all parties.

The new government digital service will also be added to the UAE government’s digital capabilities. All government agencies will be able to provide digital agency service for their services on their websites and applications over the course of the next few months.

Those using this service can choose a specific government entity and a specific service provided by this entity and then submit a request to issue a special power of attorney for another person.

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Sharjah: Executive Council Authorised to Regulate Data Governance in the Emirate

26/10/202326/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Sharjah’s Ruler has issued Sharjah Administrative Decision No. 25/2023, assigning the Emirate’s Executive Council to regulate data governance and management in the country.

The Executive Council will be authorised to adopt policies and standards and issue guidelines on all elements of organising and managing data governance in the Emirate.

All local and quasi-government agencies will have to implement the policies, standards and guidelines issued and approved by the Executive Council.

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Dubai: Land Department Launches Metaverse Litigation Platform

26/10/202326/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Gulf Business, 18 October 2023: Dubai’s Land Department has announced it has launched a Metaverse Litigation Platform.

It uses metaverse technology in real estate litigation sessions.

The Rental Dispute Centre also announced it has launched a Judicial Probe service.

It enables a litigant to initiate a case, like filing an eviction case for non-payment of rent, and receive a ruling within minutes, without judicial intervention.

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Abu Dhabi: Adherence to Fire Safety Rules Legally Required

26/10/202326/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates), 24 October 2023: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has urged fire safety rules to be complied with.

They have urged residents to ensure firefighting equipment is easily accessible.

Every building in the Emirate must have firefighting equipment installed. This includes alarms, extinguishers, and proper fire exits.

This firefighting equipment must also be accessible. Those who do not comply with the rules will be fined 2,000AED.

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Lexis Middle East HR Alert – October 2023 Edition

25/10/202326/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Introducing the October 2023 edition of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert!

Delve into our complimentary publication, Lexis Middle East – HR Alert, designed to provide you with a comprehensive source of insights and updates to keep you well-informed about the latest developments in the Labor and Employment landscape of the MENA region. We have meticulously curated the most recent HR updates and developments to ensure you remain empowered. This publication highlights significant cases and offers valuable insights into HR policies and laws within the region.

Within this edition, you will discover exclusive interviews with prominent HR professionals and expert advice on emerging industry trends. Stay up-to-date and enhance your HR knowledge with the latest release of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert.

This edition features a diverse range of content, including:

Feature: The New Order

Gain valuable insights into the evolving Omani Labour Law regime and its impact on the region. New legislation in Oman, explained by Thomas Wigley and Elisha Wilson of Trowers & Hamlins, is set to influence various aspects, from employment contracts and pensions to policies and termination.

Trend Setter – AI and Workforce Decisions

Embark on a journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping workforce decisions. Delve into the legal considerations surrounding AI in employment relationships, with Joanna Matthews Taylor, Partner at Baker McKenzie.

News Round-up: Covering Recent Key Developments – Region-Wide

Stay abreast of recent developments, including updates on labour disputes and other significant news items.

Status Report: The Latest on Localisation

Stay updated with the latest developments, including substantial changes in labor disputes within the UAE. A detailed status report on localisation policies across the GCC, authored by Rekha Simpson, Ali Ibrahim, and Ren Jongerius of Vialto Partners, examines their impact on expatriate employees and employers.

Law Changes: New and Proposed MENA Laws

Uncover critical updates, including amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Regulation. Joshua Decker, Senior Counsel at Vaishvik Law International Ltd, sheds light on the significance of these changes.

Case Focus:

Dive into the details of a landmark case – the first-ever race discrimination case in the QICDRC courts, involving Khadija Al-Marhoon and Ooredoo Group Company. Recommended by K&L Gates LLP.

HR Profile – Labour Risk

Meet Rachael Sands, Senior Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment at Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ), and explore her unique approach to managing labor-related risks.

Policy Pointers – Death in Service

Delve into the topic of death in service payments and its legal implications, featuring contributions from Yulia Kasiyanova, Associate Partner at SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants.

Enrich your understanding of the HR landscape and stay up-to-date with the latest trends, cases, and policies through the newest issue of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert.

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UAE: Landmark Verdict Means Moral Damages Are Payable in Commercial Disputes

20/10/202320/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Gulf News (United Arab Emirates), 19 October 2023: The UAE Court of Cassation has issued a landmark verdict in a case involving the energy drink brand Power Horse.

Power Horse is an Austrian energy drink brand and has its commercial headquarters in Dubai. The Court ordered Power Horse’s partner in the UAE to pay one million Dollars in compensation to Power Horse.

The dispute arose out of a breach of contract. It means businesses in the UAE must now be extra careful with the terms of their contracts. Before the judgment, only individuals were liable to pay moral damages.

Under Federal Law No. 5/1985 (the Civil Code), claimants can seek moral damages as compensation for any non-financial losses sustained from a breach of contract.

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Dubai: International Financial Centre Courts Sign Cooperation Agreement with Dubai Chambers

18/10/202318/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts have signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Chambers to support projects to diversify the Emirate’s and the UAE’s economy and support innovation in this area.

Under the agreement, the two entities will work together on specific digital economy and mediation and notary services provided by both of them.

They will also carry out activities internationally together.

Also reported in Al Bayan on 13 October 2023. Click here to read more.

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UAE: Emirates Drug Corporation Established

11/10/202311/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Al Bayan, 9 October 2023: The UAE’s Cabinet has approved a Federal Law establishing the Emirates Drug Corporation.

It will be responsible for regulating and managing everything related to medical products at a federal level and will have its own legal personality and financial and administrative independence.

Among other things, it will trace medical products across the country, including free zones.

These products include pharmaceutical products, medical aids, healthcare products, biological products, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, veterinary products, fertilisers, agricultural conditioners, growth regulators, plants, pesticides, genetically modified organisms, and their products.

Other medical products may be added by subsequent legislation.

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UAE (Ras Al Khaimah): Plastic Bag Ban to Come into Force on 1 January

11/10/202311/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates), 5 October 2023: Ras al Khaimah’s Environment Protection and Development Authority has announced a plastic bag ban will come into force on 1 January next year.

Under Ras al Khaimah Law No. 4/2023, the use and circulation of single-use plastic bags will be banned.

It means no single-use plastic bags will be allowed in the Emirate.

The ban will apply to all bags provided by stores, including grocery shops and bakeries.

The ban has been introduced in line with the UAE-wide blanket ban on single-use plastics announced earlier this year. The UAE-wide ban will mean the importation, production and circulation of these materials will also be banned.

Five other Emirates have announced bans or regulated the use of plastic.

The Abu Dhabi authorities have banned single-use plastics since 1 June 2022.

The Dubai authorities have been charging 25 fils per single-use plastic bag since 1 July 2022 and the Sharjah authorities have been doing the same since 1 October 2022. A complete ban will come into force there on 1 January 2024.

Plastic bags have also been banned in Ajman and Ummal Quwain this year.

The announcement by the Ras al Khaimah authorities means Fujairah is the only Emirate not to have introduced any measures.

In January 2026, the plastic ban will cover other products like cups, plates, cutlery, containers and boxes. This will include spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks, straws and stirrers.

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Dubai: International Arbitration Centre Mediation Rules Come into Force

11/10/202311/10/2023
by Tanya Jain

The Mediation Rules approved by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre in July 2023 have come into force. They came into force on 1 October and mean all new mediation requests submitted to the Centre after this date will be governed by the Rules.

This will be subject to the introductory provisions set out in the Rules.

The Rules will apply where the parties have agreed to mediate their dispute at the Centre. Any party may refer a dispute to mediation at the Centre regardless of whether there is a pre-existing agreement to mediate.

Where there is a pre-existing agreement to mediate, the Rules will apply to mediations which start after the date the Rules came into force regardless of the date on which the agreement to mediate was entered into.

The parties may agree in writing to modify the Rules to the extent that the modiﬁcations are within the spirit of the Rules and do not render them inoperable, providing the modifications are approved by the mediator.

The aim is for all mediations to be conducted fairly, impartially, efﬁciently and proportionately with the sum(s) claimed and/or counterclaimed and the complexity of the dispute being taken into account.

The mediator, the parties and the parties’ representatives undertake to conduct the mediation in line with this objective. The party requesting mediation must submit an application to the Centre in the specified form and send a copy to the responding party at the same time.

The responding party will submit a reply in the specified form to the Centre and send a copy to the requesting party at the same time within 15 days of being notified of the application.

The Centre may grant the responding party an extension of up to seven days to ﬁle a reply, provided that the request for an extension contains the responding party’s consent that the dispute be referred to mediation under the Rules, if requested.

If no reply is received from the Centre within the specified time limits or within the additional time determined by the Centre in its discretion, it will be considered that the responding party does not consent to the dispute being referred to mediation under the Rules and the mediation will not proceed.

Where the parties reach an agreement to refer the dispute to mediation in line with the Rules, the mediation will start on the date the Centre sends written conﬁrmation to the parties that agreement to this effect has been reached.

The Rules also contain provisions on notifications, communications and calculation of time limits, mediation costs, appointment of mediators, conduct of the mediation and conclusion of the mediation.

In addition, they contain provisions on confidentiality, the functions of the Centre and Arbitration Court, exclusion of liability and document retention.

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