Regulations for Issuing and Offering Crypto-Assets in UAE (ICARs) Introduction Over the past decade, the financial technology market has evolved substantially. With the introduction of cryptocurrencies, policymaker and framers of legislations find the need to implement legislation that will help regulate this growing market. Since cryptocurrencies operate beyond the banking…
Read moreEnd of Service Benefits in the UAE Employees in the UAE are entitled to a specified set of end-of-service benefits (EoS) under UAE law, including gratuity. These rewards are provided as a mark of appreciation for the employee's devotion and hard work. After the employment contract is terminated, EoS is…
Read moreLegal matters can be stressful for many people. Lawyers in UAE know the ins and outs of the law, but they also have other skills that make them well suited to handle various legal needs. Lawyers are trained and experienced with contracts, real estate transactions, family law cases, civil litigation…
Read moreComparison of joint venture laws of India with UAE and Singapore For a long time, one of the main fields of concern for economists all over the world has been the industry. With money on the line, people are always looking for new ways to increase income; whether it's a…
Read moreTransfer Pricing Regulations in the Middle East The Transfer Pricing is a common mechanism which the countries use to transfer the tax base. The transfer is often from countries with high taxation to countries with low taxation. Transfer Pricing deprives states of their fair share of taxes from global corporations. In…
Read moreRedundancy under Labor Laws in the UAE The primary legislation regulating workplace relations in the United Arab Emirates is Law Number 8 of 1980 on labor relations, as revised by Federal Laws Number 24 of 1981, Number 15 of 1985, Number 12 of 1986, Number 8 of 2007 and Number…
Read moreVariation in Construction Projects What is a variation? A variation (also known as a variation instruction, variation order (VO), or change order) is an alteration to a construction contract's scope of work that involves addition, substitute, or omission from the initial scope of work. Almost every construction project deviates from the…
Read moreBounced Cheques and Implications Under UAE Law The dishonouring of checks has become a contentious and divisive issue in the UAE's legal landscape, owing to the serious consequences it now entails. In the UAE, Post Dated Cheques (PDC) are the most prevalent mode of payment, whether in a business-to-business or…
Read moreTelecommunication and Media Law Introduction The media and telecommunication industry is one that is fast evolving worldwide. From an earlier time period where Print and Radio were considered the primary outlet of entertainment and news, which was slowly replaced by television with a variety of channels for the viewer to…
Read moreSubcontract works under UAE Law Introduction Subcontracting is quite popular in today's construction business. Without engaging third parties with diverse experience and capacities to carry out certain aspects of the works, it would almost likely be unmanageable for one contractor to complete a construction project, especially if the project entails…
Read moreSCA: Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange- Rules, Regulations, and Procedures Introduction The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) as of now, lists 73 companies. The listed companies include those from the banking, insurance, services, industry & hotels sectors. They include First Abu Dhabi Bank and Etisalat. The following article will cover the…
Read moreEarly Termination of Tenancy Contracts in the UAE Introduction A tenancy contract is a rental agreement between a tenant and the landlord that must be signed before receiving the keys of the real estate property. A tenancy contract is essentially a legally binding agreement that allows the tenants to use…
Read moreRail Infrasructure Projects in the GCC Rail Projects are always an ambitious and expensive affair every country hopes for, not to mention the long time periods required to complete and establish such projects as operational. While providing extensive environmental benefits, reducing the pollution created by cars and other heavy operational…
Read moreSmart Contracts and Blockchains Smart Contracts, the anchored scripts on blockchains, permit the transparent execution of predefined processes. Using smart contracts, assets like money become programmable, which opens up previously inaccessible application potential. Smart contracts are exceptionally effective and control billions in value. Popular now, however, invented in 1994, when…
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