The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has stated that the new amendments on cheque provisions shall take effect from 2nd January 2022. Effective 3rd January 2022 any cheque presented for payment and returned due to insufficient funds, the bearer of the cheque can directly approach the issuing bank and request to partially pay the […]
The UAE has changed its drug laws, reducing minimum sentences, commuting sentences for first-time offenders, and emphasizing rehabilitation rather than punishment.The changes allow those convicted of drugs a chance at treatment and educational programs rather than incarceration.Deportation for expats convicted of drug use and possession is no longer mandatory. Sometimes they can stay.First-time offenders can […]
The UAE has overhauled its drug laws to cut minimum sentences, provide leniency for first-time offenders and put a sharper focus on rehabilitation over punishment.In a series of sweeping changes, people convicted of drug use and possession will serve time in secure detention offering treatment and education programmes rather than in prison with other convicts.Deportation […]
The UAE has made changes to its labour laws to introduce flexible working models for the post-coronavirus workplace. The new laws, issued by President Sheikh Khalifa, will come into force on February 2, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said on Monday. Federal Decree-Law No 33 of 2021, which governs employment relations in […]
Federal government departments in the UAE are to change their working week from January 1, 2022, with much of the country expected to follow suit. Public sector workers at the ministerial level will adopt a four and a half-day working week, with employees working Monday to Thursday. There will be a half-day on Fridays. Saturday […]
To continue “New law on labour relations in UAE” article. Different work categories The new law will apply to different work categories including full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible work among other categories. The executive regulations of the law, which the ministry is currently working on, will lay out the responsibilities of both parties in each […]
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the new law regulating labour relations to be effective from 2022. It aims to enhance the flexibility and sustainability of the labour market in the country. The law — issued by the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan — […]
Central Bank, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Justice implement amendmentsAbu Dhabi: The law regarding the decriminalization of cheques, and amendments relating to a partial payment of the cheque, and toughen administrative penalties for issuing cheques without funds will come into effect from November 2, 2021, according to the Central Bank of UAE. […]
29-Aug-2021 DUBAI – The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued Federal Law No. (11) of 2021 replacing the previous Industrial Property Law No. (31) of 2006 on Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property of Patents, Industrial Drawings and Designs. The new law applies to patents, utility models, industrial designs and trade secrets […]
This article continues to get you acquainted with the new amendments to the Tax Law Procedure in the UAE started in the previous article “UAE: New Key Amendments to the Federal Tax Procedures Law Effective Today 1 November 2021“ Article (30) – Procedures for Submitting an Objection and Cases of Non-admission Thereof An objection to […]