Insight Category: Regulatory & Legal Updates
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… Continue reading Overview of the Proceedings and Reasons for Delay within the Court of Cassation...
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… Continue reading UAE: Proposed data protection amendments “seek to close loopholes”...
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,… Continue reading 7 things you might not realise can get you into trouble in the UAE...
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,… Continue reading Introduction Of Value Added Tax (VAT) In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia...
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… Continue reading Is eating in public during the day over Ramadan a crime in the UAE?...
