A new chapter for thousands of visa violators in the UAE The UAE government introduced the amnesty program which allows illegal residents in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to regularize their status or leave the country without facing fines or legal ramifications. This program’s moto is “Protect Yourself by Modifying Your Status” and will run…
The UAE Trademark Department has issued an administrative decision to restrict the amending of trademark applications at the prosecution stage. In addition, the Dubai Economic Development Department has released a seasonal report to demonstrate their proactive approach to online enforcement, the removal of violating social media accounts and the advanced protection of trademark rights. Trademark…
Saudi Arabia will introduce its first comprehensive bankruptcy law on 18 Aug. 2018 in a move designed to encourage foreign and domestic investment in private business. The move is also seen as providing a boost for competitiveness and jobs, and to help pave the way for the transfer of knowledge and skills as part of…
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On 28 June 2018 the vast majority of VAT registrants will have to submit their first VAT Return to the Federal Tax Authority. This will be the first VAT Return, and the main question is whether these companies or individuals have prepared sufficiently for this task? The other important questions that any company or individual…
by Raghad Hammad and Nour Gemayel Published on May 20th, 2018, Decision No. (12) of 2018 issued by the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Insurance Authority regulates the licensing and registration of insurance consultants and organizes their operations. The strict requirements introduced will allow the UAE Insurance Authority to ensure a high quality of insurance consultancy…
Abstract His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, adopted Law No. 6 of 2018 on Dubai Health Authority (DHA), with the objectives of regulating the health sector in the Emirate, ensuring increased competitiveness, operational efficiency, transparency, quality of services and products…
Practical insight into the trial process provided to more than 30 legal professionals Dubai, United Arab Emirates Renowned law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (“BSA”), in collaboration with LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy of Law (AOL) hosted the UAE’s first-ever Mock Trial. With a focus on the UAE Court litigation…
BSA’s Dubai Lawyers’ Bertrand Dumon and Edouard Salwan advised Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, a French global Group engaged in maritime transportation and services, in the structuring of their activities in the region and on an undertaking to form a joint venture company with Abu Dhabi Ports to work together to implement a 15 year agreement for the transshipment of bauxite…
Excerpt from slc.dubai.gov.ae In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (4) of 2018 regarding the establishment of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA); and Decree No. (14) appointing Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin…