To diversify focus away from oil and gas, the UAE cabinet decided to increase the local export market to 50% of the total export. Cabinet approved an export development policy to support the country’s foreign trade and thereby increase the GDP contribution from non-oil sectors. This was to be attained by opening new channels and...
Crypto assets businesses can obtain bespoke licenses from the DMCC Crypto Centre in Dubai. The Dubai Government Authority relating to commodities, trade license, and enterprise and DMCC Freezone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SCA (Securities and Commodities Authority) to launch a regulatory framework for businesses using crypto assets in DMCC. SCA will...
The UAE Ministry of Economy extended the registration date in government regulations for countering money laundering and terrorism financing until the end of April for non-financial businesses and professions. The targeted companies including real estate agents and brokers, precious metals and gemstones dealers, auditors, corporate service providers and legal consulting companies (legal consulting companies not...
UAE ICA issued a six-month validity visa to help complete the Golden Visa procedures for long-duration residency. This visa can be stretched for an additional six months. The thing to be noted here is that the multiple-entry visa can be used only for the completion of Golden Visa procedures. Golden Visa is a 10-year validity...
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...
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...
