HFW Middle East participates as a sponsor at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards

LexisNexis Middle East are pleased to announce that HFW Middle East will be participating as an Awards Sponsor at the first LexisNexis Women in Law Awards being held on 23 February 2022.

The Women in Law Awards aim to celebrate women’s accomplishments and innovation in the legal field in the Middle East region. The Awards also set out to recognise the organisations that promote women and gender equality in their teams.

We hope you will join us for this amazing event on 23 February 2022 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, UAE. For more information, visit: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/.

Al Tamimi & Company participates as a sponsor at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards

LexisNexis Middle East are pleased to announce that Al Tamimi & Company will be participating as an Awards Sponsor at the first LexisNexis Women in Law Awards being held on 23 February 2022.

The Women in Law Awards aim to celebrate women’s accomplishments and innovation in the legal field in the Middle East region. The Awards also set out to recognise the organisations that promote women and gender equality in their teams.

We hope you will join us for this amazing event on 23 February 2022 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, UAE. For more information, visit: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/.

New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi participates as a sponsor at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards

LexisNexis Middle East are pleased to announce that New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi will be participating as an Awards Sponsor at the first LexisNexis Women in Law Awards being held on 23 February 2022.

The Women in Law Awards aim to celebrate women’s accomplishments and innovation in the legal field in the Middle East region. The Awards also set out to recognise the organisations that promote women and gender equality in their teams.

We hope you will join us for this amazing event on 23 February 2022 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, UAE. For more information, visit: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/.

Yungo Legal Consultants participates as a sponsor at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards

LexisNexis Middle East are pleased to announce that Yungo Legal Consultants will be participating as a Bronze Sponsor at the first LexisNexis Women in Law Awards being held on 23 February 2022.

The Women in Law Awards aim to celebrate women’s accomplishments and innovation in the legal field in the Middle East region. The Awards also set out to recognise the organisations that promote women and gender equality in their teams.

We hope you will join us for this amazing event on 23 February 2022 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, UAE. For more information, visit: https://www.lexisnexis-womeninlaw.com/.

UAE: Drone Flying Operations Suspended for Owners, Practitioners and Enthusiasts

The UAE’s Interior Ministry has announced it is stopping all flying operations for owners, practitioners and enthusiasts of drones from 22 January 2022.

This will include drones and light sports aircrafts.

It will apply to air and sail spots as well.

They introduced the suspension together with the General Authority for Civil Aviation and in line with the relative guidelines.

They issued the Decision following reports of recent misuse.

Entities which have work contracts or commercial or advertising projects which rely on filming using drones must communicate with the permit authorities to take the necessary exceptions and permits to carry out their work and projects during this period to avoid any consequences which affect the timing of these projects.

Anyone performing these activities during the suspension period or disregarding guidelines will be penalised.

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UAE: First Space Economic Zone to be Established

The UAE Space Agency and Masdar have announced they have agreed to establish the country’s first Space Economic Zone in Masdar City to create an integrated business ecosystem to propel start-ups and SMEs.

It will be one of many space-tech hubs which the UAE Space Agency will launch to create a competitive private sector, build national capabilities and contribute to the UAE’s economic growth for the next 50 years.

The Zone will offer world-class infrastructure and an environment which encourages the development of the national space industry. Businesses will be offered an integrated package of benefits including incubation, office space, mentorship, networking, investment opportunities, priority access to Government contracts and closer cooperation with leading global research centres.

The cooperation agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022.

It was signed for the Space Agency by its Director General, His Excellency Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi and for Masdar by its CEO, Mohamed Al Ramahi.

Under the agreement, the Masdar City Free Zone will offer tailor-made business licenses for space-related companies across the launch sector, satellite communication, logistics, data analysis, science, technology, engineering, among other things.

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UAE: Cabinet Decisions Redefining Administrative Fines for Tax Issued

Alroeya, 19 January 2022: The UAE’s Cabinet has issued two decisions redefining the administrative fines which will be imposed for Tax Law violations committed before 28 June 2021 in the State.

It will be 30% of the total unpaid fines by that date provided certain conditions are met.

Taxpayers will only have to pay 30% of the unpaid taxes if they paid the outstanding amount by 31 December 2021.

If the taxpayer didn’t pay the full tax owed or 30% of the total administrative fines by 31 December 2021, they can pay both by 31 December 2022.

The second decision will come into force at the start of March and gives the committee formed by a Decision by the Chairman of the Authority the right to approve the payment of the administrative fines in instalments. For full story, click here.

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Dubai: Drone-related Activity Permits Suspended

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates), 18 January 2022: Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced it has suspended the issuing of all no-objection certificates and permits for drone-related activities until further notice.

The notification has been sent to all of those who have received no-objection certificates.

No reason for the suspension was given.

Drone operators need a no-objection certificate from the Authority to fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Emirate and to fly drones during events, commercial purposes, aerial filming or advertising purposes or personal non-commercial use.

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UAE: Implementing Regulations to Labour Law Approved

The National, 14 January 2022: The UAE’s Cabinet has approved the Implementing Regulations to the Labour Law.

They guarantee employee rights and allow flexibility to use other kinds of working models.

The Cabinet also approved a new Sports Law to regulate sports activities in the country.

In addition, they approved new patent registration regulations for inventors and protect the right to research microorganisms.

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Dubai: New Procedures for Visiting Foreign Yachts

Albayan, 11 January 2022: The Dubai Maritime City Authority has adopted new measures to facilitate necessary procedures for the inspection of foreign yachts visiting the Emirate of Dubai in support of the “Dubai Winter Destination Yachting” initiative.

The Executive Director of the Dubai Maritime City Authority, stressed that the decision came in line with the authority’s aim of strengthening the distinguished position of the Emirate of Dubai as a leading global destination in the marine sector and the framework of supporting the “Dubai is a winter destination for yachts” initiative. The authority has begun coordination with Dubai Customs in implementing inspection procedures for visiting foreign yachts by Dubai Customs inspectors upon their arrival at the marina.

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