The new law is to bring various company-related regulations within a unified legislative format
legislation
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Media Council to boost emirate’s status as a global media hub
The Dubai Media Council will develop KPIs for media establishments and the content they produce, and will oversee the launch of programmes, projects, and initiatives to further promote the development of Dubai’s media sector
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri
UAE Minister of Economy reveals CSR UAE Fund’s five-year strategy to boost PPPs and encourage CSR efforts
The CSR UAE Fund’s strategy for the next five years include 50 programmes and initiatives designed in partnership with the private sector that will assess levels of progress achieves in regard to the UN SDGs
Children's safety
UAE Cabinet adopts new laws on worker’s rights in the private sector, gender parity, and child protection
The Cabinet also approved a decision to establish the “Collective Labour Disputes Committee”, chaired by Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation
DIFC
DIFC issues consultation paper proposing Real Property Law amendment in relation to mortgagees
The key aspects of the changes to the Real Property Law include the removal of the mortgagee’s right of foreclosure in its entirety.
Entrepreneurs
Why start-ups need to be prepared for the legal curveball
During the growth period, start-ups will often allocate funding for other costs, but don’t set aside a portion of their budget for fines or other legal fees that may arise
