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Dubai’s Property Boom after Covid-19

What is the cause of today's property boom in Dubai? While Dubai has been always attractive place to invest in real estates, two factors recently increased that appeal: 1/ successful handling of Covid-19 and 2/ influx of Russians due to the war in Ukraine.

UAE healthcare system – update  

The UAE has introduced new laws with heightened penalties for unlicensed health professionals and facilities. The legislation includes private healthcare facility regulations and also regulations pertaining to veterinary medicine.

UAE residency visa amendments simplified

UAE residents can now change their visa information online through the official  website or smart app of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP)

Dubai’s Free Zones to Embrace Common Law 

Dubai Emirate is considering the adoption of Common Law within all of its many free zones to enhance their appeal and attract more foreign investment and businesses looking for a familiar legal environment.

DNFBPs Higher Compliance Requirements in the UAE(Compliance Series 2 of 3)

Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are types of businesses and professions that are not typically associated with the financial sector. It includes real estate agents, dealers in precious metals, lawyers and notaries, auditors, accountants, insolvency firms, tax consultants and corporate service providers.

What is the UAE Emiratisation?

Emiratisation is a government program launched initially in 2006 by the UAE to raise the representation of Emiratis in the workforce in order to boost their contribution to the national economy.

Dubai Courts’ Inheritance Department for Non-Muslim Residents

The Dubai Courts has established its first inheritance department for non-Muslim residents in the UAE. It provides a comprehensive legislative framework for non-Muslim residents to prepare and administer their wills according to their own, home country laws.

Understanding the UAE’s Economic Substance Regulations (Compliance series 1 of 3)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) in 2019 as a part of their efforts to enhance transparency and align the UAE's tax framework with international standards.

UAE Corporate Tax Exemption – Public Benefit Entities

The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced a new cabinet decision in April exempting qualifying public benefit entities from paying corporate tax.

Dubai “Jaywalking” Rules

Dubai is without the doubt one of the most dynamic city in the world nowadays. However, one of the more unique aspects of Dubai is its “Jaywalking” rules.