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His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the Presidential Resolution No. (1) of 2019 towards raising women’s representation in the Federal National Council (FNC) to 50 per cent with effect from the upcoming legislative cycle. | His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, enacted a new DIFC Employment Law, Law No. 2 of 2019. | His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has enacted a new DIFC Insolvency Law. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Law No. 16 of 2019 establishing Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. | Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (5) of 2019 approving the payment of select Dubai government fees and fines in installments. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. (17) of 2019 replacing the Statute Rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) approved pursuant to Decree No. (58) of 2009. | Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, approved the Council’s Resolution No. (4) of 2019 related to the regulation of sanctions, grievances and complaints for Dubai Government employees. | President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a law amending provisions of Law No. 19 of 2005 concerning real estate sector in Abu Dhabi. The New law stipulates amendments to Articles 3 and 4 of the ‘Real Property Law’. | The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend provisions of the resolution on sponsoring of foreign workers to their families in UAE. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 27 of 2019 appointing first two Emirati women to hold judicial positions at the Federal Judiciary. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 26 of 2019 appointing 13 public prosecutors in the Federal Judiciary. | UAE Cabinet approves amendments to Civil Procedure Code | Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) recognised Hindi Language as its Third Official Language after Arabic and English. | A resolution no. 51 of 2018 was issued to introduce fees for services offered by the Executive Office Committee for Goods and Materials Subject to Import and Export Control. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Decision No. (2) of 2018 On Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme now fully implemented. | The UAE’s Prime Minister has issued the Implementing Regulations to Federal Law No 3/2016 on the rights of the Child in line with Cabinet Decision No 52/2018. | The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) issued the executive regulations for Federal Law No. 16 of 2007 on animal welfare and its amendments in Federal Law No. 18 of 2016. | Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has issued a collective labour dispute resolution, which includes the definition of a dispute, ways of settlement, and relevant operational procedures and legal penalties. | The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) welcomed a series of new laws issued recently by the government include the netting law, public debt law, anti-money laundering law, and central bank law to boost banking sector in UAE. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has enacted changes to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority’s legal and regulatory framework. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Decree No. 19 of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) which aims to promote and develop the country’s investment environment, and attract foreign direct investment in line with national development policies. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Decree No. (20) Of 2018 on anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Decretal Federal Law No. (14) of 2018 regarding the Central Bank of UAE and Organization of Financial Institutions and Activities. | One-Year residency visa extension without the need for a sponsor starting from the date of spouse death or divorce. Also covers their children living in the UAE. | Abu Dhabi Judicial Department(ADJD) has started the implementation of the new decision on Rental Dispute Settlement Committees that allows landlords to directly approach the Enforcement Department. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Law Decree No. 12 of 2018 amending certain provisions of Federal law No. 6 of 2011 concerning the establishment of the General Authority of ports, Borders and free zones security. | New UAE visa system that will benefit families and visitors will be implemented from today. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decretal Law No. 10 Of 2018 on Netting to provide Integrated Investment Environment. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Decretal Law No. (9) Of 2018 on Public Debt, which will enable the federal government to issue sovereign bonds. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has enacted the DIFC Regulatory Amendment Law, No. 06 of 2018, which amends the Regulatory Law of 2004, together with changes to DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) Anti-Money Laundering Rules. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued a new Federal Law on the regulation of the space sector. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Law No. (11) of 2018 on Mohammad Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC). | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued a decree setting up a military grievances committee to look into grievances by military personnel in Dubai. | Sharjah Ruler issued a Decree - Law No. 2 of 2018 on Real Estate Brokerage Profession, as well as the fees and the administrative penalties in accordance with relevant provisions. | The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is set to launch a tax control system in UAE for tobacco product to efficiently collect taxes and combat tax evasion. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 2018 amending articles within Federal Law No. 02 of 2015 on Commercial Companies. | UAE Cabinet approved the Launch of the “one-day court” system to speed up judicial processes on the federal level. | The UAE Cabinet approved a Law to Provide special residency-visa privileges for expats retirees over the age of fifty-five years for a period of five years, with the possibility of renewal, for those who meet certain criteria. | DIFC wills service centre offers options to pass on the assets to heirs. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued two new decrees appointing Ahmed Bin Ali Mohammed Al Sayegh as Minister of State And Dr Ahmed Bin Mubarak Ali Rashid Al Mazrouei as Chairman of the Office of Abu Dhabi Ruler at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs. | The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has announced that from November 2018, eligible tourists will be able to receive a proportion of the VAT as a refund when they shop at registered stores. | His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. 43 of 2018 & Decree No. 38 of 2018 supporting people with disabilities. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Emiri Decree NO. 02 of 2018 amending the UAE Cybercrimes Law. | Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, issued Decree for absconding reports of workers filed before July 31 will be cancelled. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Resolution No. 25 of 2018 and Resolution No. 26 of 2018 concerning Dubai Free Zones Council, Dubai Judicial Institute. | Police or Civil Cases Related to Bounced Cheques Must Be Settled First Before Seeking Leniency. | The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has launched Nine centres in UAE for amnesty seekers. | The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) is fully prepared to launch visas for talented individuals, and approve a legislative package to review the current residency system. | DIFC sees 14% rise in registered companies in first half. | The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced conditions and procedure for the tourists to claim their VAT refunds when existing the country. | UAE Cabinet approves VAT refund for tourists and it will be implemented beginning the fourth quarter of 2018. | Dubai Courts approves legal support service centre called ‘Al Adheed Centre’ Which provide 7-star services. | The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to establish the UAE Government Communication Office, with the aim of ensuring the highest standards of transparency and accuracy of government information in line with best practices in the field of government communication. | The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has added three new free zones to the list of designated zones that will be out of the five per cent VAT scope. | Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone signed a co-operation agreement with General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) that those employees working in the free zone will be able to get residence visas in 24 hours or less. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, approved a new human resources law increases annual leave, mourning leave and Other privileges for Dubai Government. | His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued law No. (10) of 2018 to organise Sharjah Institute for heritage (SIH). | The UAE will grant a three-month general amnesty to foreign violators of the country’s residency laws starting from August 1. | The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to grant one-year visas for widowed or divorced women residing in the UAE, and the citizens of countries affected by conflict has been praised by residents. | The UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) issued a new banking fees rule regarding Bank Loans & Services Offered to Individual Customers. | Visa status adjustments without having to leave and re-enter the country will now be allowed. | Voluntary departure of people overstaying their visa without incurring a ban. | Process for job seekers in the UAE to become easier with the granting of six-month temporary visa without fees. | Two-year visa for talented and outstanding students. | His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. 09 of 2018 to reorganise the Sharjah chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). | Tourists in transit exempted from entry visa fees for the first 48 hours of their stay. | New insurance system for private sector employees valued at Dh60 per year to replace the Dh3,000 bank guarantee per employee. | Abu Dhabi Executive Council has approved a new model of private schools with annual fees between Dh20,000 to Dh30,000 in partnership in private sector for The schools, to be opened at the beginning of the new school year. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decrees approving a group of agreements between the UAE and a number of governments of friendly countries and international organisations. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution appointing Rashid Atiq Al Hamli as Director General of the Social Care and Minors Affairs Foundation. | Midday break timings for 2018 will be devided into two shifts, from 12:30pm to 3pm each day said Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. | His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Law No. 7 of 2018, establishing Watani Al Emarat Foundation as a public entity. | His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree adjourning the third ordinary session of the 16th chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC). | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) clarifies VAT on gold, diamond deals in UAE. | No fines on Dubai companies as government relaxes renewal terms. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a decree appointing Ahmad Jumaa Al Zaabi as Minister of the Federal Supreme Council at the Ministry of presidential Affairs. | UAE will change labour law, The new law will address all basic requirements of the post-oil era, minister tells FNC. | UAE announces a 10-year residence visa to international investors, skilled professionals and top performing students. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has set three requirements and procedures for Emiratis to receive a refund for the Value Added Tax (VAT) charged on new residences. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Decree No. 75 of 2018 establishing a UAE Embassy in Costa Rica, while Federal Decree No. 76 of 2018 in Mali. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a number of federal decrees on the appointment and transfer of a number of ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Federal Law No. 4 of 2018 concerning the organisation of, and care for mosques. | Holy Month of Ramadan will Begin on May 17 in UAE. | His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Decree No. 7 of 2018 to establish the new Board of Directors of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE). | The UAE has issued the Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration in Commercial Disputes. | The UAE Cabinet approved a decision pertaining to the refund of VAT on organisations involved in organising exhibitions and conferences. | Awqaf and Minor Affairs foundation (AMAF) has granted a licence to the first endowment foundation in the UAE. | Draft Legislation passed by FNC provides for transporation of waste across the UAE. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued decree No 17 of 2018 establishing the Dubai Healthcare corporation and Dubai Health Insurance Corporation as two subsidiaries of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (8) of 2018 on the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). | UAE Cabinet approves decision on No VAT on Gold and Diamond for wholesalers. | The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is organising a range of events and activities to celebrate the World Labour Day across the country from May 1-5. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) warned businesses on granting exception from VAT | The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) approved a refund scheme for UAE tourists. | Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Resolution No. 14 of 2018 concerning the announcement of public holidays. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Decree No. (16) of 2018 renaming the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award as the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance. | Dubai Land Department Proposed Mortgage Law, intends to creates more depth and brings in more end-users to take part in the transactions. | The Federal National Council (FNC) passed a new draft law regulating voluntary work across the UAE. | Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has announced that the UAE Gender Balance Council is currently working on new legislation that will further strengthen the UAE’s achievements and enhance its global competitiveness is gender balance. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a Decree No. (8) Of 2018 regulating compensation for owners of taxi number plates used by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and specifies the monthly compensation to be paid to owners. | Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (5) of 2018 pertaining to volunteering in Dubai. The new Law, which regulates volunteering activity, seeks to promote social responsibility in society, stimulate positive social engagement and encourage people to serve their communities. Entities conducting volunteering initiatives must first obtain authorization from Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA). | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (4) of 2018 regarding the establishment of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA) in the tasked of controlling public funds, and its spending and management and issued two Decrees; Decree No. (14) appointing Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as President of the Authority and Decree No. (15) appointing Abdullah Mohammad Saeed Ghobash as Director General of the Authority. | UAE achieves 98.8 per cent VAT compliance, according to the FTA, around 275,000 companies have registered to date, with 2,160 applications pending and 14,402 firms were forced to resubmit their applications. | The FTA has postponed the penalty for not registering VAT until the end of April, beyond this period, companies not registered will be subject to several penalties. | Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. 11 of 2018 approving the organizational structure of Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC). | Dubai Public Prosecution will no longer be keeping any passports of residents or visitors who have been charged with a crime or need a bail. The data of the person instead will be stored electronically called “Smart Bail”. | His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued social security law setting the age of retirement for women as 55 years for men 60 years for a minimum of Dh 17,500 pension for Sharjah based Emiratis. | A Three-year deadline extension for Emirates building private residences in the UAE on government-granted land has been set by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE. | The Cabinet No. 20 4 of 2018 of Session No. 4, which temporarily suspends the Cabinet decision (Ministerial Resolution) No. 1/8 of 2017 of Session No. 8 regarding the addition of the requirement to obtain a certificate of good conduct for expatriate workers who wish to obtain a work visa in the country, starting from 1 April 2018, until further Notice. | Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 3 of 2018, which partially amends Law No. 12 of 2016 pertaining to the regulation of the security industry in Dubai. | The New Law Amends Article (21) of Law 12 of 2016, any violation of Law No. 12 of 2016 or its executive rules can invite fines of up to Dh 500,000 to maximum of Dh 1,000,000. | UAE nationals can claim the refund against a newly constructed building to be used solely as residence, under Article (66) of Cabinet Decision No. (52) of 2017 on the Executive Regulations, of the Federal Decree-Law No (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax. | Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of FTA said, the law stipulates that the first supply of residential buildings within three years of completion is subject to the 0 per cent tax rate, which means that owners or investors can recover the tax related to the expenses incurred on construction. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued two new laws that aim to improve and expand the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) private wealth management and succession planning platforms. | His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a Cabinet resolution No.4 of 2018 setting up a financial regulatory committee. | His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a Federal Law on linking the general budget of the Federation, according to the law, both the expenditures and the revenues in the Federation’s General Budget for the fiscal year 2018 is estimated at Dh51.38 billion. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) said all Businesses must display prices inclusive of VAT in order to avoid penalties of Dh15,000 for each tax. | Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development has introduced a law intended to reassure private investors. | Minister of State for Financial Affairs says, no plans to increase VAT, in next 5 years. | Federal government fees in the UAE will not be increased for a period of three years. | His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a law regulating Sharjah's Municipalities and Agricultural Affairs Department. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) clarifies that private universities, are NOT EXEMPT from Tax unless they are owned by the federal or local governments. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that all online shopping purchases are applicable to 5% VAT | FTA extended the deadline for filing VAT returns to be four months for some businesses and five months for others. | Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 27 fines of up to Dh10,000 to businesses that overcharged customers and for violating other rules. | The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) urged business sectors to complete all their registration requirements for VAT to obtain TRN. | All Tax invoice must include the name, address, and Tax Registration Number (TRN) of the registrant making the supply. TRN should be shown on the receipt. | How VAT will impact free zone companies? The purchase of goods by a UAE mainland company from a designated zone company will be treated as an import, while sales to a designated zone company by a UAE mainland supplier will not be treated as an export and will be taxable. | Federal Tax Authority (FTA) specifies how VAT will be applicable to the telecommunications sector. | Cosmetic treatments will be subject to VAT. | Health care services are to be zerorated. | VAT will be applied on Stock traders. | UAE's retail sector to grow 3% in 2018. | No VAT on school bus fees, operators confirm. | Importers need to register and pay VAT where applicable. | Federal Tax Authority(FTA) warns retailers of raising prices ahead of VAT launch. | FNC approves draft Law on Endowments. | VAT Treatment of Properties. | No increase in salaries to cope with VAT, says UAE Minister. | Petrol prices to rise by 5% after VAT. | UAE retailers urged not to hike prices ahead of VAT. | VAT likely to affect UAE retail sector. | Saudi Arabia to impose 5% VAT on fuel from January 1. | Around 350,000 firms to be covered under VAT in UAE. | Start adding VAT clauses to your services contracts, lawyers warn. | Federal Tax Authority board approves VAT, Excise plans. | VAT can prompt UAE residential developers to get more generous.

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Yasin Al Hamed Advocates & Legal Consultants is one of the independent fast growing Best Law Firm in Dubai U.A.E. Our Firm has always believed in the highest level of integrity. We have built a powerful reputation throughout our practice in the market as a law firm as a result of our good understanding and applying of the U.A.E laws across the Country. The Firm is always aiming to provide high quality of the legal services in a range of the practice areas whether to individuals or corporate based on our principle “The Quality of Services & the Client’s Satisfaction”.

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