🇦🇪UAE Legal News

In a move set to reshape the delivery landscape, Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, has issued a significant update to Article Eight of Ministerial Resolution No. 271/2020. The amendment focuses on regulating the issuance of new licenses for vehicles used by companies and institutions involved …

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Elon Musk and Tesla have emerged victorious in a legal battle over accusations of manipulating dogecoin and engaging in insider trading. A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed the lawsuit, stating that no reasonable investor could have relied on Musk’s tweets and public statements as evidence of securities fraud. The lawsuit, dismissed with prejudice by U.S. …

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Muscat—The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Oman has suspended the audit firm Abu Timam Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants from offering external audit services for one year. This suspension, which took effect on Sunday, August 25, 2024, mandates that all regulated entities under the FSA’s oversight terminate their contracts with Abu Timam and engage a new …

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In a sweeping crackdown on labor law violations, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has uncovered non-compliance in 107,329 establishments across the Kingdom. These findings emerged from an extensive series of inspections that scrutinized more than 700,200 private sector companies from the start of 2024 to mid-July. The inspection blitz is part …

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In a bid to solidify its standing on the world stage, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), through its Judicial Academy (ADJA), recently hosted a collaborative workshop with the Institute of Justice from the Republic of Korea. This initiative centered on the latest strategies for managing rehabilitation and correctional centers, aiming to share knowledge and …

Abu Dhabi and Korea Unite for Judicial Excellence: A Global Partnership Read More »

In a bold move to enhance the speed and efficiency of justice delivery, the Ondo State judiciary has officially launched an electronic court filing system. This innovation, spearheaded by the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, marks a significant leap forward for the state’s legal system, bringing it in line with global standards. …

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The Ministry of Education in Kuwait has introduced a new ‘scan’ feature within its mail and correspondence system to streamline the verification of employee tasks. This update is designed to relieve staff from the need to use the traditional fingerprint attendance system when performing official duties. This digital enhancement, confirmed by educational sources, integrates official …

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In a move to modernize and invigorate its postal sector, Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced a public consultation on proposed postal service licenses. This initiative invites stakeholders to contribute their feedback on three draft licenses: one for Qatar Postal Services Company, one for domestic courier services, and one for international courier services. This …

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In a major development for Omani businesses, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion is rolling out new regulations to facilitate the conversion of limited liability companies (LLCs) into public joint-stock companies (SAOG). This initiative follows the launch of the Financial Services Authority’s Incentivization Program, aimed at boosting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises …

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DOHA – In a decisive move, Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health has shuttered a private health services agency after uncovering significant regulatory violations. The agency, which employed eight healthcare professionals—including five nurses and three physiotherapists—was found to be in breach of several healthcare laws and regulations. An investigation revealed that these practitioners were operating without …

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