Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to United Arab Emirates as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
UAE: Equal gender pay announced
The Council of Ministers has approved a new law requiring equal pay between men and women …
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UAE: Ethical acts
Governments around the world are increasingly becoming suspicious about ethical acts of private sector companies, fearing that they may be either a cover for initiatives that undermine the state, support causes that offend a prevailing moral order, or expose the state’s indifference through acts of private benevolence …
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UAE: Bill regulating the undertaking of voluntary work approved
The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a Bill regulating the undertaking of voluntary work …
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UAE: It is now lawful to employ people on a part-time contract
It is now lawful to employ people on a part-time contract …
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UAE: Good conduct certificate suspended
The requirement of a good conduct certificate for employment visas across the country, which was first enforced on February 4, 2018, has now been temporarily suspended until further notice …
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UAE: New Emirates ID cards issual system for UAE companies
Companies with 100+ employees may now issue or renew Emirates ID cards for their staff electronically …
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UAE: Emiratis exempt from pre-entry visa to Ireland
Citizens of this gulf state will now be able to visit Ireland and stay for up to 90 days without first obtaining an entry visa …
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UAE: Good conduct certificate mandatory for work visa
With effect from the 4th of February, 2018, a ‘certificate of good conduct’ from the police will be required as a prerequisite for obtaining a work visa for the UAE …
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UAE: January 1st 2018 is a public holiday in the private sector
January 1st 2018 has just been officially declared a public holiday in the private sector …
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UAE: 96-hour (four-day) transit visa
A new 96-hour (four-day) transit visa has been launched in Abu Dhabi …
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Muslim World: Holy month of Ramadan (2018)
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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UAE: A new federal labour law
A new federal labour law protects 19 service work occupations, including guards, parking staff, domestic workers and drivers …
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UAE/Japan: Visa-free for up to 30 days
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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UAE: Tax Procedures Law
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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UAE: End to backdated sicknotes
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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