Alsuwaidi & Company

Mamdouh Tawfik

Labour Court Lawyer in Dubai

Midday Heat Stress Ban for Outdoor Workers (15 June – 15 September 2025)

From 15 June to 15 September 2025, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) prohibits outdoor work between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to protect workers from extreme heat. Employers must adjust shift schedules, provide shaded rest areas, and implement safety protocols. Non-compliance may result in fines of AED 5,000 per affected worker,

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Corporate Tax Amendment

Corporate Tax Amendment & Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)

Federal Decree-Law No. 60 of 2023 introduces key amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The law defines “Top-up Tax” as an additional tax applicable to multinational enterprises in line with OECD Pillar Two rules, and “Multinational Enterprise” as a group with one or more entities operating

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FAA Strengthens Governance Framework with New Decisions on Whistleblower Protection and Grievance Procedures

The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) has issued three new regulatory decisions, published in Dubai Official Gazette, Issue No. 719 dated 27 May 2025, aimed at enhancing public sector governance and accountability. These decisions introduce new protections for whistleblowers, streamline procedures for minor criminal investigations, and establish a unified framework for disciplinary and grievance mechanisms within

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real estate lawyer Dubai

AML Compliance Tightened for Real Estate Transactions

The UAE has introduced stricter anti-money laundering requirements for real estate professionals and developers. Entities involved in property transactions must now conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk buyers, including identity verification and source of funds review. The changes affect transactions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs), large cash payments, and purchases from higher-risk jurisdictions. Firms are

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Golden Visa program

Golden Visa Scheme Expanded to New Professions

The UAE has expanded its Golden Visa program under Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2022 and subsequent amendments, introducing significant updates for professionals. The UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa programme has been expanded to include five new categories: healthcare professionals, education specialists, digital content creators, e-sports professionals, and luxury yacht owners. This development enables a wider range of

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UAE Labour Law

Flexible Work Models Now Formally Recognised

The UAE Labour Law now formally acknowledges various flexible work structures, including part-time, remote, job-sharing, and temporary arrangements. These classifications are fully recognised under the law and eligible for statutory benefits based on the employment model. Employers must ensure contract terms, pay, and benefits are consistent with the new classifications. Flexibility can support talent retention,

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Pre-merger notification

Pre-Merger Notification Now Mandatory in the UAE

As of 31 March 2025, the UAE has updated its competition law framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 with key implementing provisions brought into effect by Cabinet Decision No. 3/2025. Pre-merger notification is mandatory for transactions that meet specified thresholds. This applies to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. A filing is required if

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Clarification on Taxation of Investment Funds and Partnerships

Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2025 introduces guidance on the corporate tax treatment of investment funds and unincorporated partnerships. This includes the eligibility criteria for tax-exempt “qualifying investment funds” and the option for certain partnerships to elect to be treated as taxable entities. The update is relevant for private equity, venture capital, and fund managers

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UAE Introduces 15% Corporate Top-up Tax for Multinationals

The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced updates in relation to certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The UAE has confirmed the introduction of a 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT), effective 1 January 2025. The regime applies to multinational enterprise groups with consolidated global

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UAE Corporate Tax Update

UAE Corporate Tax Update – Are Your Fund Structures Still Compliant Under the New UAE Rules?

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued Cabinet Decisions No. 34 and 35 of 2025, introducing changes that may affect investment funds, real estate holding structures, and foreign investors operating in or through the UAE. These developments could result in corporate tax liabilities, even where funds are based offshore or were previously exempt. In this

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Greener

Alsuwaidi & Company Strengthens ESG Commitments by Joining the Greener Arbitration Pledge

Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to announce that we have joined the Greener Arbitration Pledge, furthering our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This initiative reflects our dedication to adopting responsible and sustainable practices across our arbitration work and wider operations. The Greener Arbitration Pledge promotes concrete steps to reduce the environmental impact

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زيادة الغرامات على مخالفات تنظيم علاقات العمل بموجب المرسوم بقانون رقم (9) لسنة 2024

من يوم 31 أغسطس 2024 أصبحت الغرامة لا تقل عن (100,000) مئة ألف درهم ولا تزيد على (1,000,000) مليون درهم على استخدام العمال بالمخالفة لنصوص المرسوم بقانون تنظيم علاقات العمل، وذلك بالتوظيف الصوري والتخلي عن العامل واستخدام العامل بالمخالفة لتصاريح العمل، وغلق المنشأة دون تسوية مستحقات العمال وغيرها المخالفات المنصوص عليها بنص المادة (60) من

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Dubai launches a new key driving

Dubai launches a new key driving force to create all setting up business through a Unified Digital Window Platform called “INVEST IN DUBAI”

This article examines the rules and regulations regarding Dubai Decree No. 13/2024 on Creating a Unified Digital Window for Establishing Companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Further, the Executive council has endorsed the principles for streamlining the investor’s journey catering to their needs in choosing the suitable sectors for their projects through a unified digital

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Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

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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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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UAE – New Law for Protection of Personal Data

UAE – New Law for Protection of Personal Data

In today’s day and age where the world is moving towards conducting trade through e-commerce and online transactions, foremost requirement for enabling such digitized transaction/s is to register subjects as users with one’s personal data. Resultantly, such personal data has become a valuable intangible asset for any commercial venture/s which has its online presence. It

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