Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ADGM Arbitration Center (ADGMAC) on April 8, 2021, to promote international arbitration for resolving international disputes. SIAC and ADGMAC will join hands to host conferences, workshops, and seminars on International Arbitration in UAE and Singapore. They will mutually help when arbitration hearings...
DIFC, now available for all start-ups and entrepreneurs, offers an opportunity to grow and establish their businesses with the Innovation License. With DIFC’s vast connections every joiner will be open to diversified types of banks, financial, and service providers. DIFC Innovation License enables you to enter tech innovations in the MENASA region. DIFC FinTech Hive...
ICC and Jus Mundi The partnership will give the public access to ICC Court awards that are publishable and related documents from January 2019. This will increase the transparency and strengthen the legitimacy of the awards. Jus Mundi, an international law and arbitration research engine, thinks that information about international law and arbitration must be...
A penalty of Dh500 is fixed for leaving parked vehicles with the engine on, reported an Emirates News Agency. The police have educated the public about the consequences of leaving their engines on, such as an increased chance of theft. The engine is left on mostly because they leave their infants in these vehicles. This...
The ADGM RA and the Registrar of Companies in the Israeli Corporation Authority signed a Statement of Corporation (SoC) to improve business opportunities between both places and to facilitate their registration functions. The SoC will promote partnerships between Israeli and UAE businesses. Additionally, the pact will enable professional knowledge sharing and the possibility of give-and-take...
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) warned the financial services community and public about the false claims made by Almena Financial Brokers and Abu Dhabi Financial Brokers on their respective websites. The Brokers claimed that they are given the authority by the FSRA. This gave a wrong notion that...
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Bayanat (a G42 company) agreed to join hands in the test of private vehicles for transporting passengers in Abu Dhabi. This new mobility solution would add to the service quality provided to the residents and visitors and will help local development and infrastructure. Related Services: UAE Compliance...
China put forward international rules regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) ranging from currency usage to concerning issues like monitoring and information sharing. The financial system needs to be changed to eliminate the threat from cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and to facilitate all types of payments. One of the proposals made is regarding interoperability between CDBC...
Economic Substance Regulations was first launched in April 2019. Cabinet of Ministers made Amendments to the Regulations and reworked Guidance was launched in August 2020. The companies will have to maintain enough economic presence in UAE concerning the Relevant Activities undertaken. Related Services: General Corporate and Commercial Advisory, Intellectual Property Law, Shipping and Maritime Law The Relevant...
With the end of the Consultation period, the DFSA Board made several amendments after hearing from the Consultees. The DFSA force appointed the following Rulemaking Instruments: GENERAL MODULE (GEN) RULE-MAKING INSTRUMENT: Updated the General Module with a new Version. (Appendix 1 for amendments) CONDUCT OF BUSINESS MODULE (COB) RULE-MAKING INSTRUMENT: Updated the Conduct of...
