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20 Dec 2018

Animal Welfare Regulation Update

Animal Welfare Regulation Update   Introduction Animal welfare is of great importance in the UAE. Recently the demand for animal welfare laws and regulations have increased globally. Owning a pet is a commitment and it is important to recognize that they too have rights. The UAE introduced Law Number 16…

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19 Dec 2018

Bahrain Draft Cryptocurrency Regulation

Bahrain Draft Cryptocurrency Regulation Introduction Cryptocurrency has received a considerable amount of discussion and attention in recent years. With the value of cryptocurrency soaring, especially in the last two to three years, and the likes of bitcoin also experiencing a rather drastic drop in value, individuals and governments globally have…

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18 Dec 2018

2019 Tolerance Committee Formation

2019 Tolerance Committee Formation   Introduction A recent announcement has revealed that the year of 2019 will be the UAE Year of Tolerance. In a nation which consists of 90% expatriates, the number of different cultures and types of people is hugely varied, and thus tolerance is a key to…

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17 Dec 2018

DIFC Company Regulations

New DIFC Company Regulations Introduction The DIFC was the first financial Free Zone in the UAE. It is currently one of only two present in the country and is globally renowned for its facilities and services that it provides. The initial establishment took place in 2004, and it has since…

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16 Dec 2018

Impacts of Bahrain VAT Implementation on Neighbouring Nations

Impacts of Bahrain VAT Implementation on Neighbouring Nations Introduction The GCC countries, through the GCC Common VAT Agreement, have agreed to introduce VAT within their systems. The initial aim was to have the VAT system introduced into the economy across all countries by the start of 2018, except for two…

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13 Dec 2018

New Jebal Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations

New Jebal Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations Introduction Jebal Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is located in Dubai and is the oldest free zone in the country. It was established in 1985 and has grown to become the largest free zone in the country. Having this kind of prestige behind…

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