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Weekly Spotlight: Greater Insights into the Implications of the UAE Standalone Healthcare Data Protection Law

31/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

An insight piece from Clyde & Co provides greater insights into the implications of the standalone healthcare data protection law in the UAE. Federal Law No. 2/2019 regulates the use of technology in healthcare and is the first piece of federal legislation which directly addresses data protection principles. The new rules will be relevant to healthcare providers, insurers and companies delivering healthtech solutions in the UAE market. Affected organisations will include healthcare providers but also medical insurance businesses, healthcare IT system suppliers and providers of outsourced services to the health sector, such as cloud service providers.

Amongst other things, the Law establishes a central IT system and mandatory interoperability standards for the health sector throughout the UAE and creates a national IT strategy for healthcare. In addition it creates ‘data protection’ obligations and restrictions, in particular in relation to confidentiality, integrity, sharing, storage and retention of data. However there are derogations from data sharing restrictions to promote scientific and clinical research and to allow the necessary exchange of information with the insurance industry. Finally disciplinary committees in each local Emirate health authority to enforce the law and apply sanctions for breach will be established. Federal Law No. 2/2019 was published in UAE Official Gazette, 647 of 2019 on 14 February 2019.

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Dubai: Private Schools Allowed to Increase Fees Again

30/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

Dubai private schools will be allowed to increase their fees again in the next academic year, following an approval by the Ruler at a meeting of the Dubai Executive Council, on the condition that their quality rating has not slipped in the last year’s government inspections. Schools are expected to work within an approved framework instituted by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

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UAE: New Measures to Increase the Regulation of the Pharmaceutical Industry

23/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The government of the UAE is set to pass new measures to increase the regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. Under the legislation, currently under review, those caught selling counterfeit medicine with be punished with up to five years in prison and a 1 million AED fine. There will also be prison sentences for up to a year in jail and a 500,000 AED for those selling poisonous substances. In addition, pharmacies caught overcharging for products could be fined up to 100,000 AED, with fines doubling for repeat offenders. Existing UAE legislation for in this area pharma industry dates back to 1983. The Federal National Council has said the draft laws would shortly be referred to the Cabinet. The FNC has also added pharmacists found to have faked a licences would be fined up to 200,000 AED and sentenced to two years in jail.

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UAE: New Insurance Dispute Committees to be Established

16/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The UAE’s Insurance Authority has announced it has finalised its consultations with the Justice Ministry and local courts to establish committees to settle insurance disputes and stipulate their workflows. They added the consultations cover all regulatory issues and proposals including the power of their decisions, appeals and execution. The Authority confirmed the expected amendments establishing the Authority do not provide for judges being chairmen of these committees but this proposal is still being considered.

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Amendments to the UAE Civil Procedure Code Approved

10/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The UAE’s Cabinet has approved a Decision amending the country’s 1992 Civil Procedure Code in line with the UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial Strategy 2071. They are aimed at strengthening and modernising judicial procedures to ensure they can be applied more easily. The amendments include unifying procedures in all civil courts across the country along with the necessary flexibility to implement judicial decisions in line with the requirements of each judicial body. They were introduced following cooperation between the Federal Justice Ministry, the Supreme Committee of Dubai Legislation, the Judicial Councils and the Military Court. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Dubai Courts, Ras al Khaimah Courts and DIFC Courts will have 100 days to reflect the amendments in their procedures.

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UAE: New Medical Laboratory Regulations Announced

02/03/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology has announced all medical laboratories operating in the country will have to adhere to new regulations. Affected entities will have to obtain the appropriate accreditation from relevant accredited bodies. The regulations were drafted together with Abu Dhabi’s Quality and Conformity Council. The aim is to enhance the efficiency of the country’s laboratories and the Authority’s National Accreditation Department will oversee the implementation of the system.

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UAE: Draft Federal Law Regulating the Practicing of Medical Professions Approved

18/02/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The UAE’s Federal National Council has approved a draft federal law regulating the practicing of medical professions. It will apply to all those who practice or request to practice the profession in the country and the free zones.

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Abu Dhabi: New Public Consultation by the ADGM to Revise its Anti-Money Laundering Regime

18/02/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

Abu Dhabi’s Global Market has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the Market’s regime for tackling money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation and the financing of unlawful organisations. The consultation ends on 12 March 2019.

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Abu Dhabi: Investment Office to be Estabilished

10/02/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

Abu Dhabi’s Ruler has issued two new Laws, including Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/2019 establishing an Investment Office in the Emirate. The Office will be responsible for executing a comprehensive strategy for increasing Foreign Direct Investment to the Emirate. In addition, they will be able to set up a PPP Centre of Excellence. He also issued Abu Dhabi Law No. 2/2019 regulating partnerships between the public and private sectors.

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UAE: Draft Space Objects Law Under Consideration

02/02/201911/12/2019
by Benjamin Filaferro

The UAE’s Federal National Council is considering a draft space objects law. The aim is regulate this sector more closely. Those who violate the law will be jailed for up to two years and fined 10 million AED. Objects will not be able to launch objects higher than 100km over sea level without the approval of the UAE’s Space Agency. No one will be able to own space objects like satellites or rockets. It will also help the Space Agency organise its activities and issuing permits including with regard to finding meteorites and any kind of space object which falls into the country. In addition, it seeks to impose a ban on selling, buying and mining meteorites anywhere in the country.