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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence to Crypto.com, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the UAE’s evolving virtual asset and fintech landscape. The approval makes Crypto.com the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the UAE to receive this payment licence category, further reinforcing the country’s […]
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a significant new regulatory package, fundamentally tightening the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) obligations for all Licensed Financial Institutions (LFIs) and Registered Hawala Providers (RHPs). The new guidelines represent a pivot toward a more sophisticated, risk-based supervisory model, aligning the UAE’s domestic legal framework with the latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) international […]
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has released its performance report for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a significant surge in judicial activity within the Civil Family Court for Foreigners. Processing a total of 8,886 transactions between January and March, the court has set a new benchmark for efficiency under the emirate’s progressive legislative framework. The […]
Dubai’s Executive Council has approved a series of strategic economic, trade, and workforce measures aimed at strengthening the emirate’s regulatory resilience, supporting commercial continuity, and enhancing compliance standards across key sectors. The measures reflect Dubai’s policy-driven approach to economic governance, labour welfare, and institutional resilience. The approved initiatives carry significant legal and regulatory implications for businesses operating in […]
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has issued a package of regulatory decisions aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, and investor protection in the emirate’s real estate sector. The measures have been introduced to implement Law No. (3) of 2015, as amended by Law No. (2) of 2025, and are intended to reinforce the legal framework governing property development and […]
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has ordered the closure of five healthcare facilities after inspections uncovered serious breaches of healthcare licensing and regulatory requirements. According to the authority, the facilities have also had their staff suspended, with the matter referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action. The closures and licence suspensions […]
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The treatment of employee commute time under UAE employment regulations has been clarified within the framework of the UAE Labour Law and its implementing provisions. The position confirms that ordinary commuting time is not considered part of working hours, except in specific and limited circumstances. Legal Framework Under UAE labour legislation, working hours are defined […]
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 on the Quality and Safety of Buildings, introducing a comprehensive legal framework to enhance structural integrity, safety standards, and regulatory oversight across Dubai. The law applies to all buildings within the emirate, including those located in free zones such as the Dubai International Financial Centre, as well […]
Dubai has introduced a new regulatory framework requiring tenancy contracts for shared accommodation to be officially registered in a government registry, a move aimed at strengthening legal protection for residents and improving oversight of shared housing arrangements across the emirate. The requirement forms part of Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 on Shared Accommodation, issued […]