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In 2018, the holy month of Ramadan will start on the evening of the 15th of May and end on the evening of the 14th of June …

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A new federal labour law protects 19 service work occupations, including guards, parking staff, domestic workers and drivers …

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is furthering its aim of making its national passport one of the five most powerful in the world …

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To coincide with the introduction of VAT on January 1st 2018 the Tax Procedures Law has been enacted to introduce a comprehensive new system for recording financial and commercial transactions …

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Backdated sick leave notes covering up to three consecutive days will no longer be allowed in Dubai, which means leave will only be issued from the day employees visit a medical centre …

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Indian nationals who hold a valid US visa or a green card may now obtain a two-week UAE visa on arrival in the country – with a single extension possible for a fee …

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Companies in the UAE should warn foreign employees about draconian laws applicable to acts that would be regarded as private and innocent within western civilization …

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According to an announcement by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, National Day and Commemoration Day holidays for the private sector will this year be on Thursday, December 1st and Friday December 2nd …

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UAE: It has been announced by the UAE Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi that Chinese nationals would soon be able to obtain a visa on arrival …

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UAE This year the combined Eid Al Adha and Arafat public holidays In UAE for private sector workers will begin on Sunday, September 11th and then run on for a further two days until September 13th …

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A recent amendment to the cybercrime law (2012) makes it an offence for anyone in UAE to use a “fraudulent” IP address to commit a crime or prevent its discovery …

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Immigration rules have changed in the UAE, making it more difficult for family members to remain in the country when the principle work-permit holder changes jobs outside the free-zone …

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has agreed to introduce value added tax (VAT) across the whole region …

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With the start of Ramadan (which begins on June 6th) quickly approaching, employers should be preparing for the reduction in working time required under UAE labour law …

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The ten-day grace period that used to follow a 30-day UAE visitor or business visa has been abolished and those overstaying will now be subject to a fine of 100 Emirati dirham (approximately 27 US dollars) per day …

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