Sanctions - part 2

Sanctions – part 2

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ENGAGED OR ENGAGING WITH A SANCTIONED CLIENT? Financial sanctions can apply to anyone and any business. First and foremost, businesses should consult the relevant UAE sanctions lists as outlined above. Having confirmed the client is not on any of these lists, you should then check the international sanctions […]

sanctions

Sanctions. Part 1

As political tensions swell in what is an increasingly unstable global environment, the risks to businesses in the UAE have risen significantly. It is important that firms are aware of the risks posed by this international instability and remain compliant with rapidly evolving regulatory regimes to avoid serious financial and legal implications to their operations, […]

New rules of registration of cases on returnable checks

New rules of registration of cases on returnable checks

In Cooperation with Dubai Police, The Government of Dubai LegalAffairs Department Holds Training Workshop on the Working Mechanism for Dealing with Bounced Cheques in Government Claims 04 September 2022The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, in liaison with the General Department of Human Rights, held a training workshop for a number of cadets of Dubai […]

Payment terminals in the UAE for the Mir card

Payment terminals in the UAE for the Mir card

The United Arab Emirates will install payment terminals for Russian “Mir” cards. Currently, two Russian banks are studying such a possibility. It is noted that a similar project is planned to be realized in Turkey.“We see the demand in the countries where the flow of our tourists has remained and increased. We consider the possibility […]

Applying English law in the UAE

Applying English law in the UAE

UAE to now enforce rulings by UK courtsThe decision by the Ministry of Justice will cover financial cases and asset division disputes between couples or family members;Following a decision by the UAE’s Ministry of Justice, judgements issued by English courts will now be enforced in the country.A resolution issued on September 13 by the International […]

New rules for rent and registration of residents

New rules for rent and registration of residents

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed more details about a new rule that requires residents to register all cohabitants in residential units. All co-occupants staying in a unit for a month or more need to be registered, the authority said.These include the tenant’s family members and domestic help. For those staying in shared accommodations, […]