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Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

Regulating crypto has never been more important in this highly dynamic, emerging industry 2022 has been a very eventful year for the cryptocurrency industry. It had its share of global headlines: from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, an insider trading scandal at Coinbase, and a prolonged downturn in cryptocurrency prices. Nevertheless, digital currencies continue …

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New Family Business Law

Regulates the benefits, incentives and work of family businesses, governance, management, transfer of shares and dispute resolution in order to enhance their role in the national economy On 10 October 2022, Decree-Law No. (37) on Family Businesses was issued and published in the Official Gazette and it will come into force three months after the …

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تعديل قانون العمل يسمح بإبرام عقد عمل دون حد أقصى لمدته

اعتبارا من 29 سبتمبر 2022، أدخلت وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين تعديلا بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 14 لسنة 2022، بتعديل بعض أحكام المرسوم بقانون اتحادي – رقم 33 لعام 2021 والذي يتناول في المقام الأول تنظيم علاقات العمل. ويبرم عقد العمل لمدة محددة لا تزيد على ثلاث سنوات، ويجوز تجديده أو تمديده باتفاق الطرفين لفترة …

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Amendment of the Labor Law allows for the conclusion of an employment contract without a maximum duration limit

Effective September 29, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has brought into force an amendment vide Federal Decree law No. 14 of 2022 amending some provision/s of Federal Decree – Law No. 33 of 2021 which primarily deal with the Regulation of Labor Relations. The amendment primarily relates to abolishing the maximum …

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Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE

We are pleased to share our recent insight which feathered in In-House Community Magazine on Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE. The article takes a look on how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to improve its reputation as a premier global financial hub and battle perceptions …

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Non-compete Clause In Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labor Relations and its Executives Regulations and Exceptions Contained Therein

The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 took effect on 2 February 2022 and one of the significant changes which both the employer and employee must take into consideration is the non-compete clause in the employment contract. The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 the Regulation of Labor Relations states, in Article 10, that the …

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The UAE has updated its labour laws. What are these updates and what should you do?

The UAE recently updated it labour laws and such will come into effect on 2nd February 2022. Further to receiving queries from our clients about these updates, we have put together a short overview outlining some of the new laws and suggestions on what your company should do to stay compliant and avoid the hefty fines. Read …

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COVID-19: Working from home leads to high bills. Can I get reimbursed?

Since Covid-19, more and more of us are working from home. However, working from home does not come without consequence. Many employees have faced higher household bills. The question some people have been asking is whether employees can be reimbursed for their increased costs. Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, Reda Hegazy, speaks to  Gulf …

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Business integrity in the time of pandemic: what can businesses in the UAE do to protect their people and business

Business integrity in the time of pandemic: what can businesses in the UAE do to protect their people and business? During these uniquely challenging times, businesses are poised to react to sudden changes in the market. As businesses navigate through new waters, it is best to seek guidance from the authorities and methodically deal with …

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Is job offer letter legally binding on the employee and the employer?

Our latest insight from Reda Hegazy. A Job Offer Letter: It is the intention of an employer to appoint a prospective employee under the conditions and features that are outlined in a job offer. This offer is generally prepared in writing in order to prove its content easily, and it may include terms of contract and …

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