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In a progressive move to strengthen labour protections, the UAE has now mandated that domestic workers must be paid through the Wage Protection System (WPS). This change aligns with ongoing efforts to improve transparency and uphold fair treatment across all employment sectors. What is the Wage Protection System (WPS)? The Wage Protection System is an […]
In a country like the UAE, where road safety is a top priority, traffic enforcement is strict and efficient. Speed cameras, radar systems, and patrols ensure that violations are swiftly recorded, and fines issued. However, not every fine is necessarily fair—and if you’ve received a penalty, you believe was issued in error, you do have […]
This article is about trademark registration in Saudi Arabia. To know more about trademark registration in the UAE, refer to A Guide to Trademark Registration in the UAE: Steps, Costs and Benefits. To know about patents, copyrights and other intellectual property protection in the UAE, refer to Exploring UAE Intellectual Property Law. In the […]
Saudi Arabia has become an attractive business destination for investors worldwide, thanks to its strategic location, ongoing economic reforms, and the ambitious Vision 2030 initiative aimed at reducing the country’s dependency on oil. However, setting up a business in Saudi Arabia requires careful navigation of legal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and smooth operations. […]
Special Economic Zones (“SEZs”) have become a major tool for the Indian government making India an international hub for manufacturing and services industry. SEZs were introduced in India with an intent to boost consumer-based manufacturing and services in India at an international level. The aim is to boost foreign investment by creating a friendly business […]
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) provides a robust and innovative legal framework for real property interests within its jurisdiction. Real property ownership and transactions in ADGM are governed by clear and structured regulations, ensuring that all parties involved in property dealings have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations. These Regulations are designed […]
Foreign investment in India can be made either through foreign direct investment or downstream investment. A natural or legal person is said to have made foreign direct investment (“FDI”) in India if such person directly makes equity investment in an Indian entity (which may be a private limited company, limited liability company or a partnership […]
Muslim expats in the UAE often face uncertainty regarding estate planning due to the default application of Shariah inheritance laws. However, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) provides a structured process for Will registration, allowing Muslim expats to have greater control over asset distribution. This article explores the legal basis, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step registration […]
In a significant move to enhance regulatory oversight and streamline business operations in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, on 17 March 2025 issued a new Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025, regulating the operations of free zone establishments […]