Policy UAE Edition

security

U.S. to sharply limit refugee flows to 30,000 in 2019

Pompeo said the decision was based on security concerns

automotive

Get any special date as your car number plate in Dubai

Number plates of Code W will be issued, as available, denoting years from 1967 to 2018.

transport

New fuel oil regulations for shipping industry to create winners and losers

Beginning 2020, shipowners will have to comply with a new 0.5% cap on the amount of sulfur in marine fuel

legal

98% disputes solved amicably in Ajman

All cases are taken seriously and special police officers study them thoroughly.

legal

Abu Dhabi to have special labour court

Special court to handle all labour cases and disputes up to the appeal stage

economy

Kuwait maps out a plan to build ‘competitive market’: watchdog

The strategy aims to meet precise objectives, including building an effective and highly competitive market

policy

UAE industry, real estate to revive on Cabinet decisions

Cabinet announced a plan to provide a five-year visa for expat retirees aged over 55 years

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UAE approves law granting residency to retired expats

The announcement came after a meeting of the cabinet chaired by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum

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UAE's FNC Financial Affairs Committee approves plan for draft federal law approving unified budget

Committee included, in its plan, many draft laws and general topics

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UAE's Sheikh Khalifa approves additional funding for federal budget

General budget expenses for fiscal year 2018 shall be increased, to be financed from the general reserve of the state.