Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

In Dubai, if the tenant fulfills all the obligations set forth in the lease agreement with the landlord, the landlord has no right to evict the tenant. However, the landlord may require the eviction of the tenant under the following conditions – demolition for renovation; comprehensive maintenance that cannot be performed in the presence of […]

Non-disclosure law in UAE

Non-disclosure law in UAE

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

Fines for retail outlets

Fines for retail outlets

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 for the implementation of certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on the determination of tax residency. As previously reported, the primary tax residency rules provided by Cabinet Decision No. 85 are as follows:

Fishing ban

Fishing ban

UAE authority on Monday announced a ban on fishing across the country to regulate shark fishing and trade. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) prohibited commercial fishing of sharks and rays till June 30. In a statement, the authority said, “The resolution is part of the Ministry’s efforts to regulate commercial fishing and […]

The UAE has launched the national drug tracking system "Tatmeen"

The UAE has launched the national drug tracking system “Tatmeen”

The UAE has launched the national drug tracking system “Tatmeen”, the first platform in the region to track and trace pharmaceutical products.The state-of-the-art platform was unveiled by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, and the Dubai Health Authority during Arab Health 2023. “Tatmeen” provides electronic tracking services for medicines and […]

DHA, DIEZ partners to nurture investment opportunities in city's healthcare sector

DHA, DIEZ partners to nurture investment opportunities in city’s healthcare sector

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), to promote cooperation and coordination between the two sides to enhance investment opportunities in Dubai’s healthcare sector, support the formation of healthcare start-ups, and develop innovative technological solutions.This aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 agenda, which […]

Dubai has issued a decree creating the Family Business Centre

Dubai has issued a decree creating the Family Business Centre

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, as Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree establishing the Family Business Centre in Dubai to promote the sustainability and growth of family businesses in the emirate.According to the decree, the Center will be established as part of the […]

Dubai ranked second in the world for cryptocurrency readiness

Dubai ranked second in the world for cryptocurrency readiness

Many major cryptocurrency companies have already made the emirate their home, and others, including crypto.com, Bybit, Binance and Deribit, are planning to move to the city.Dubai ranked first in the region and second in the world as a cryptocurrency hub. In a study published by Recap, London was named the top cryptocurrency center in the […]