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March 10, 2021
DIFC opens record number of companies in its history.

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reported the best performance in its 16-year experience. Dubai’s growth trajectory across the global finance industry is well seen with the 20% growth in new firms; 24% growth in financial companies and the FinTech Businesses and Innovation ecosystem number doubled and it requires trade license. Business sectors also achieved exponential...

March 9, 2021
Ministry of Economy extends Anti Money Laundering registration date till March 31st

The violation activities relating to anti-money laundering and prevention of terrorism financing pertain to 4 main categories: brokers and real estate agents, dealers of precious metals and gemstones, auditors, and corporate service providers. The first step is to register in two systems: Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML) and on the Committee for Commodities Subject to Import...

March 4, 2021
DIFC Launches Public Consultation for the Proposed Employment Law, Data Protection Law and Insolvency Law Amendment

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has proposed amendments for providing an appropriate regulatory environment for businesses to operate in or from the Centre. Various legislative proposals seek public comments, such as Amendments to the Employment Law Amendments to provide clarity on Qualifying Scheme regime; Amendments to the basic workplace health and safety requirements to include...

February 27, 2021
ADGM’S LATEST DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) launched new Data Protection Regulations (“the Regulations”) on 14th February 2020, replacing the 2015 version. The new regulations broadly align itself with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is considered to be the gold standard for data protection legislation. Key Features of The Regulations The new...

February 16, 2021
ONE-DAY SETTLEMENT FOR VERDICTS RELATED TO PERSONAL AFFAIRS IN DUBAI COURTS

Disputes concerning personal affairs such as alimony, custody of children, dowry, complaints on visiting by non-custodial parents etc. will now be settled in a single session. The issuance of this rule is under the ‘Regulatory Procedures Guide on Personal Affairs’. The new regulatory guide will cut time and effort and will help the stability of...

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