This card serves as an official proof of employment and is also an important form of identification. In the UAE, all employees are required to have a labour card, which is issued by the free zone they work in or by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). This card serves as an official proof of employment and is…
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on private sector companies employing 20 to 49 workers to expedite efforts to hire at least one Emirati citizen this year, advising against delaying until the end of the grace period, which concludes at the end of 2024. This follows the Cabinet’s decision to expand the scope of companies targeted…
The UAE has introduced a new Federal Mental Health Law, which came into effect from May 30, 2024. This new Mental Health Law is focused on managing the treatment and protecting the rights of psychiatric patients. It also affects how employers and employees deal with mental health issues. Here are the key points: The Mental Health Law applies to people…
The best corporate compliance officers evolve from the narrow, danger-focused vision of a canary in a coalmine to the expansive, guiding perspective of a lighthouse, enabling them to identify wider angles and navigate the best routes to shore. As corporate compliance professionals, we are invited by the business to foster the courage necessary to remain outcome-focused in ambiguous situations. Being…
Although penalties are not in place in emirates other than Abu Dhabi, there have been speculations that the market is moving towards a more well-organised direction. Several advertising and marketing agencies in the UAE are now ensuring that the influencers they work with are licensed. This comes as Abu Dhabi announced that it will penalise those who conduct social media…
Protects consumers in line with best global standards • The Law enhances the efficiency of the economic sector and the competitiveness of trademark owners, while also establishing integrated mechanisms to combat counterfeit, adulterated, and corrupt products.• Abdullah Al Saleh: The law marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop proactive legislation for economic sectors and enhance governance within…
Previously, exiting the country with the child without the consent of the other parent could amount to ‘abduction The eased travel rules for divorced parents and their children come at the right time, with the onset of Eid Al Adha holidays and summer vacation. On Thursday, the Dubai Courts announced the new procedures that allowed a travel ban to be cancelled in the Freedom Restriction…
Starting mid-August 2024, telemarketers in the UAE can call customers only during specific hours — from 9am to 6pm. Importantly, once a consumer has rejected the service or product in the first call, they cannot be called again on the same day. Violators will also face administrative penalties, including warnings and fines of up to Dh150,000. These are part of…
Digital platform to be integrated with Dubai Courts, Dubai Police and GDRFA Dubai Dubai: A centralised digital system for remote investigation and litigation has been launched in Dubai. This follows an agreement between Dubai Public Prosecution (DPP) and e& Enterprise to streamline remote investigation and litigation in Dubai. Operated by the DPP via a central operations hub, the pioneering platform…
Entity tasked with determining the competent court for disputes, among other matters Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. 29 of 2024 on the ‘Judicial Authority for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between DIFC Courts and Judicial Authorities in the Emirate…
