the thing about…Ahmad Bin Hezeem
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
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7 things you might not realise can get you into trouble in the UAE
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,…
UAE chapter of the ICLG Trade Marks Guide 2017
Click here to view the article. Published: May 2017 Title: UAE chapter of the ICLG Trade Marks Guide 2017 Publication: ICLG Authors: Nadim Bardawil
UAE: Proposed data protection amendments “seek to close loopholes”
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…
Overview of the Proceedings and Reasons for Delay within the Court of Cassation
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…
Halal Certification And The Need To Set Unified International Standards
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…
Warning to Contractors Dealing with GCC Governments
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…
What Are The Laws When It Comes To Charity and Volunteering In The UAE
Yes, 2017 is the Year of Giving, but where do you stand legally when it comes to charity and helping out in the UAE? 2017 is the Year of Giving in the UAE – a year where we are encouraged, quite rightly, to help those around us as much as we can. But how to…
If You Are Asked To Vacate
Click here to view the full PDF. Published: December 2016 Title: If you are asked to vacate Practice: CommercialCorporate and M&AReal Estate Authors: John Peacock and Robert Mitchely
This is going to change how you take sick leave in Dubai
You know how you sometimes feel bad enough to not go to work but know that you just have a virus that your body will work through so don’t make the effort to go to the doctor? Well, a new Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulation might make that difficult. The regulation states that employees in Dubai…