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The UAE is scheduled to be taken off the FATF "grey list" on February 23, which indicates that this country has made a very good progress in AML/CTF measures. This move is anticipated to improve the investment environment, encouraging investors to gain more confidence and investing more money to funds...

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai recently finished a 2-month-long maintenance project on the Water Canal Bridge Waterfall along Sheikh Zayed Road. This major undertaking concentrated at improving the safety measures. RTA Renovates Dubai Canal Bridge’s Waterfall on Sheikh Zayed Road The maintenance accumulated over 600 hours of...

The Sharjah Cooperative Society has allocated Dh35 million for Ramadan 2024, with a primary focus on lowering prices for 10,000 essential food items. These items, including cooking oil, flour and rice, will have a price reduction by up to 75%, which will benefit shoppers at all 67 branches across the...

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has initiated a campaign to address the issue of unlicensed selling of goods. Targeting residents, real estate owners, businesses, and shops, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with street vendors operating without permits. Abu Dhabi Launches Campaign Against Unlicensed Street Vendors...

An amendment to existing UAE legislation has streamlined the process for medical professionals to perform abortions when the mother's life is at risk. This alteration, hailed by legal experts in the country, places the pregnant woman squarely in control of her healthcare decisions. UAE Announces Change in Abortion Law Hadiel...

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be ready to enjoy a month of spiritual devotion and peacefulness. According to the Hijri calendar published by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), Ramadan will commence from March 12, 2024 Ramadan in UAE: Changes...

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Centre for Legal and Community Awareness (Masouliya) has launched a three-month campaign on domestic violence titled ‘Violence… the end of family stability’. Aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of domestic violence, the campaign will focus on prevention strategies, family rights and obligations, and...

The UAE Cabinet has issued a directive to postpone the decision regarding the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles. Consequently, the UAE's Ministry of Economy has instructed companies to revert to previous prices of building materials. It has warned of decisive measures to prevent any price increases, including imposing financial...

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 35 for 2023, aimed at enhancing the legislative framework for managing federal properties. This law covers all federal properties, including real estate assets, with the goal of efficiently governing these resources and ensuring sustainable growth through global best practices. UAE...

The UAE's Dar Al Ber Society, a prominent non-profit organization, has initiated an extensive Ramadan campaign with the ambitious goal of collecting Dh160 million to support thousands of fasting and needy individuals locally and globally. Dr. Mohammed Suhail Al Muhairi, CEO and Managing Director of the society, highlighted the campaign's...

Individuals applying for new or renewed residency visas in the UAE will have the option to electronically upload their health insurance details, eliminating the necessity for manual submission of documents, starting Monday, February 19. UAE Residency Visa Applicants Can Soon Update Health Insurance Details Online The Federal Authority for Identity,...

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) authorities have started a crackdown against cars with modified engines and the drivers who do not have the registration plates, imposing heavy fines to uphold road safety. Ras Al Khaimah Police Starts Crackdown on Vehicles Without Registration Plates and Modified Engines In line with the strategy...