UAE central bank sanctions exchange house for renting out licence
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has sanctioned an exchange house operating in the country for allegedly renting out its licence. The administrative sanctions have been imposed on the […]
Mohammed bin Rashid issues law affiliating Dubai Media Inc. to Dubai Media Council
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (6) of 2022 affiliating […]
UAE: $217 fine for motorists fixing make-up, using phone, eating while driving
Abu Dhabi Police have warned drivers against activities that would distract them from the road while driving, which may cause serious road accidents. These habits include eating, fixing make-up for […]
Dubai: Issue involving Emaar CEO in India now solved, says spokesperson
Dubai’s Emaar Properties is aware of a media report that its Group Chief Executive Amit Jain has been detained in India, a spokesperson for the company said on Saturday. “Emaar […]
UAE insurer banned from issuing new policies for a year
A UAE-based insurer has been slapped with administrative sanctions by the country’s central bank for failure to meet regulatory obligations. The banking authority confirmed on Thursday that it has prohibited […]
UAE Central Bank imposes sanction on insurance firm
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed an administrative sanction on an Insurance Company operating in the UAE, pursuant to the Federal Law No.6 of 2007 […]
UAE: Visa cancellation process after job loss or resignation explained
I might lose my job. If I have my family here in the UAE under my sponsorship, how does the company go about cancelling my visa? How long can I […]
UAE: Breaks during work hours mandatory under employment law
Question: I recently read about an employment rule in the UAE that mandates breaks for employees during work. Can you explain this to me? Is it a mandatory requirement? Where […]
UAE: Up to $136,000 fine for blackmailing, threatening others online
The UAE Public Prosecution has announced a minimum fine of Dh250,000 and a maximum penalty of Dh500,000 for threatening or blackmailing someone online. Violators will also be sentenced to prison […]
No UAE visa stamping on passports: Separate Emirates ID, residency renewal service suspended
The Federal Authority of Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) has announced the suspension of the separate Emirates ID issuance/renewal services for all categories of residents except for Dubai, […]