Dubai Production City Freezone 2022 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and Media Free…
Read morePatent waiver on vaccines A patent right is an absolute right given for an invention of a product or process which will proscribe others from utilizing, distributing or retailing the product without the consent of the owner. The patent protection is subjected under the TRIPS agreement. The patent holders have the prerogative to manufacture, sell, and use the vaccine for the entire term of 20 years from the date of the filing of the…
Read moreBusiness Closure in the UAE, and How it Must Be Pursued When you decide to close your business in the UAE, you must cancel your business license as well as any related permits. Pretext It is imperative that the relevant government bodies are aware that you are no longer in…
Read moreGCC VAT Agreement Introduction Globally the VAT system has been around for a long time. However, for the most part, Arab countries have been operating tax-free in that respect. Over 160 countries around the world have adopted the indirect tax method to reduce the fiscal deficit and facilitate a steady…
Read moreDubai Science Park City Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Companies…
Read moreUAE's Accession to Madrid System in December 2021: Understanding the implications The Government of the United Arab Emirates has declared its move to join the Madrid Protocol System, which will come into force on the 28th of December 2021. The move indicates the UAE becoming the 109th country globally and…
Read moreEnforcement of Arbitral Awards in the UAE Enforcement is agreeing with a contract with an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism. The UAE introduced federal Law No.6 of 2018 on Arbitration in 2018. It clarifies the procedures to challenge the enforcement of an arbitral award before the onshore UAE courts. The arbitration…
Read moreA Guide Distinguishing the English Common Law system and the UAE Civil Law “The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.” - Henry Miller Introduction: Generally, the judiciary is divided into two systems, one is the Common Law system and another…
Read moreExplaining Cryptocurrency's Ransomware Problem (USA) Introduction A hacker gains access to a company's computer system and encrypts its data, effectively halting operations. The data is then held captive by the hacker until a ransom is paid. If the demand is for Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, the victim must open a cryptocurrency…
Read moreEconomic and Fraud Provisions in the Middle East “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open…
Read moreAmendments in Jointly Owned Property Law Investments are supposed to be financial decisions. However, in real life, people often make investment decisions emotionally. This is truer of real estate investments. Individuals get emotionally attached to their homes or the idea of owning a home. Hence, they make decisions based on…
Read moreIncorporation of a Business (Legal Impediments) Introduction The formal method of forming a corporation or a company is called incorporation. The resulting legal body, a corporation, is responsible for separating the firm's assets and profits from its owners and investors. Corporations can be formed in virtually every country on the…
Read moreArbitration Law in the UAE "Arbitration is justice blended with charity" – Nachman of Bresloy Arbitration is a famous method of resolution of disputes. The UAE's first stand-alone law on arbitration is governed by the Federal Arbitration Law No. 6 of 2018 which is known as “United Arab Emarites Arbitration Law”.…
Read moreFamily Law in GCC A Family is formed by considering several factors like the social, political, and monetary. Similarly, there is a legal design in framing a family. In a net shell a family law covers two fundamental fields one is the relationship between spouses and the other is the…
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