Eating in your car? Chewing gum? Sipping water in the gym? Is public daytime eating during Ramadan actually a crime in the UAE. Yes, but there are exceptions… Ramadan is a time when the rhythms of life in the UAE truly transform – rush hour is from 2pm to 4pm, networking meetings are often held…
On 03/05/1438 H (corresponding to January 31st, 2017 G), Saudi Arabia ratified the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Value Added Tax Framework Agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) by virtue of Royal Decree No. M/51. Set out below are some of the key features of the Framework Agreement: The standard VAT rate to take effect on January 1st,…
Click here to view the article online. Published: May 2017 Title: Abu Dhabi Global Market Two Tier Structure Publication: Lexis Nexis Authors: Hadeel Mohamed
Click here to view the article online. Published: 4 May 2017 Title: the thing about…Ahmad Bin Hezeem Publication: asian-mena Counsel Authors: Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem
You know the drill: No public displays of affection, no drinking in public, no indecent clothing. When it comes to living in a Muslim country like the UAE, some rules should be obvious – but others are less so. And while they might be rarely enforced, it’s still a good idea to aware of them,…
Click here to view the article. Published: May 2017 Title: UAE chapter of the ICLG Trade Marks Guide 2017 Publication: ICLG Authors: Nadim Bardawil
Click here to view the article online. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) launched, on 4 May 2017, a consultation on the Data Protection (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (‘the Proposed Amendments’), which would amend the Data Protection Regulations 2015 (‘the Regulations’). The Proposed Amendments would introduce significant changes to the capabilities of the ADGM Registration Authority…
Analysis The United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) is a constitutional federation established in 1971 and composed of seven Emirates- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman and Fujairah. During the UAE’s establishment, the rulers of the seven Emirates agreed upon a provisional constitution (the “Constitution”), which provided the legal framework for…
Click here to view the article in PDF. The importation of meat and poultry products into Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) nations, and other Islamic countries, is big business. One issue that has caused uncertainty in this important international market segment, is the necessity to obtain proper Halal Certification of the imported products. This article explores…
Analysis Offset obligations (“Offsets”) are required by most of the GCC governments from their foreign service and product providers (“Contractors”). In short, as a matter of public policy, GCC governments will never contract with foreign corporate entities without any specific offset agreement which will provide an economic benefit from their expenditure. This article, explores the…