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On the 7th of November 2021, his highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of its Capital Abu Dhabi issued law No. 4/2021 regarding civil marriage and its effects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This introduced new principles in relation to the personal status laws… Continue reading What is the process for civil marriage and divorce in Abu Dhabi...
The new Rules reflect the evolving needs of the global business community and include a framework for efficient dispute resolution, digitization of operations and processes and flexibility for all participating parties. Consistent with the UAE Federal Arbitration Law, which in turn is modelled after the UNCITRAL Model Law, the Rules form the backbone of a… Continue reading The new 2022 DIAC Arbitration Rules: the Backbone of a State-of-the-Art International Arbitration Regime...
From hanging out with your avatar friends, buying avatar wearables at e-shopping malls, or even purchasing a home, property, or setting up a business, it’s all starting to take place via a computer-simulated reality on the metaverse. And so far, it has kept governments’ prying eyes at bay. “The UAE hasn’t yet recognized the metaverse… Continue reading No country has jurisdiction over the metaverse (yet)...
The recent announcement by the American casino chain Wynn Resorts to build an integrated luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah with multiple entertainment venues and a gaming center has sparked many questions about the type of games that would be available in the Muslim-majority country where gambling is forbidden. The announcement comes months after rumors circulated… Continue reading Wynn Resorts: RAK deal raises a few eyebrows...
While the parties may believe that by opting for a specific jurisdiction, that this jurisdiction will automatically be competent to examine and rule on a dispute which may take place in the future, especially if the subject of the agreement is not related to any public order matter, this is far from reality. Article 20… Continue reading Jurisdiction within United Arab Emirates...
Established for the purposes of assuming the role of mother company to the Kaizen Group and its global affiliate companies, ensuring the intergenerational operation and expansion of the Kaizen Group in perpetuity, together with holding and managing its subsidiaries, licensees and assets. To learn more about the Kaizen Group, please go to www.kaizen.com The legal… Continue reading BSA advises the Kaizen Global Group of Companies on the formation of their DIFC Foundation...
In the following article Yasin Chowdhury discusses Articles 40 and 41 of the Labour Law, with Times of Oman, which cover termination. “The offences attract the provisions of Article 40 when the termination is by the employer, whereas Article 41 relates to lawful resignation by the employees after they have served a prior notice,” Chowdhury… Continue reading Oman Labour Law: When employees can be terminated...
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, under the guidance of its leadership, aims to adopt a series of care programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life of its citizens by providing adequate housing, free health care, food support, and many other subsidised services that will enhance the life of citizens. In line with Abu… Continue reading Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority...
Law requires secure storage of healthcare data in UAE for 25 years Healthcare providers, insurers, brokers, IT providers must audit their compliance The United Arab Emirates is preparing to roll out a new law that will regulate the use, storage and privacy of healthcare data in the country. The law, which broadly mirrors the U.S.… Continue reading Global Healthcare Providers Brace for New UAE Data Privacy Law...