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Laws And Regulations Around Personal Loans

The Central Bank Regulation No. 29/2011 On Bank Loans & Other Services Provided to Individual Customers regulates the relationship between banks (conventional and Islamic)...

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Affirms "Adequate Security" In Consumer Credit Enforcement

On 28 August 2025, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation issued a significant judgment that clarifies what constitutes "adequate security" for consumer credit and consolidates the operation of Article 121 bis...

United Arab Emirates Consumer

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Enforceability And Limits Of Non-Compete Clauses Under The New UAE Labour Law

Federal Decree‑Law No. 33 of 2021 modernised the UAE's private‑sector employment framework and brought clarity to post‑termination restrictions, while acknowledging that certain...

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Employment Of Domestic Workers In The UAE

Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022 under Article 4 states that only licensed recruitment offices can recruit domestic workers in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

Disputes With Employees

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Understanding The New Employers' Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

How Many Sick Leaves Can An Employee Have If They Are Infected With COVID-19? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Workplace Fraud: What Happens When Degree Certificates Are Forged? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Does The Employee Infected With COVID-19 Have The Right To Get Paid Leaves? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How Will The Payment For Sick Leaves Be Calculated During The Employee Is Recovering From COVID-19? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Everything You Should Know About Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Under The COMPASS Framework

United Arab Emirates Employment

IM

IMC Group

Navigating The DIFC's Employment Regulations

United Arab Emirates Finance

TS

The Sovereign Group

Termination Of Employment In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

GI

GRATA International

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

UAE Company Formation: A Guide To The 9% Corporate Tax And 0% Free Zone Rate

United Arab Emirates Tax

A

ASY Legal

[Live] Doing Business In Real Estate Across India & UAE: Incentives, Taxes & Regulatory Challenges (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

DIFC And JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage

United Arab Emirates Finance

HA

HAS Law Firm

ADGM's New Employment Regulations: An Alignment With Global Standards

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") has revamped its labour law with the introduction of the Employment Regulations 2024 ("Regulations") published on 3 January 2025...

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

Understanding Business Regulations And Bonuses Under UAE Labor Law

The relationship between employers and employees in the UAE is governed by a variety of laws and regulatory authorities, which differ based on the employer's jurisdiction and the employee's classification.

United Arab Emirates Employment

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Can Your Employer Stop You From Switching Jobs In The UAE? Here's What The Law Says

Dubai: In the UAE, workers have the right to switch jobs as long as they follow the regulations outlined in the country's Labour Law. A current employer cannot prevent...

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently issued the Employment Regulations 2024 ("2024 Regulations"), which will come into force on April 1, 2025.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

UAE Introduces New Amendments To Its Employment Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Court Embraces Crypto: Employment Salaries May Now Be Payable In Cryptocurrencies

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Middle East: Deadlines For Updating Employee Salary Details In Pension Authority Systems Announced

United Arab Emirates Employment

F

Fragomen

The Advantages Of Outsourced In-House Counsel Agreements For UAE Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Belisario Consulting & Legal

End Of Service Benefits In The UAE – A Complete Guide 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

UAE's Cryptocurrency Salary Revolution: A 2024 Legal Milestone

United Arab Emirates Technology

RAALC

United Arab Emirates: Employment & Benefits – 2024 Highlights And 2025 Outlook

United Arab Emirates Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

How To Claim ILOE Insurance After Termination Of Employment In UAE?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Temporary Suspension Of Online Services For General Pension & Social Security Authority

United Arab Emirates Employment

F

Fragomen

UAE's Cryptocurrency Salary Revolution: A 2024 Legal Milestone

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), long recognized for its forward-thinking economic policies and commitment to modernization, has once again made history, this time in the realm of digital finance.

United Arab Emirates Technology

RAALC

United Arab Emirates: Employment & Benefits – 2024 Highlights And 2025 Outlook

This year has seen some key employment developments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for employer-employee relationships, while providing an insight into the implications of such developments.

United Arab Emirates Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

How To Claim ILOE Insurance After Termination Of Employment In UAE?

In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2022, which establishes the Unemployment Insurance Scheme in the UAE, individuals can claim Insurance for Loss of Employment to navigate post-termination situations.

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Temporary Suspension Of Online Services For General Pension & Social Security Authority

The General Pension & Social Security Authority (GPSSA) online system will be temporarily suspended starting October 15, 2024 until further notice as part of the transition to a new online platform called Ma'ashi.

United Arab Emirates Employment

F

Fragomen

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part 2) (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Relocating To Dubai: A Snapshot Guide To Making The Move

I have now been in Dubai since 2nd September 2023 and whilst it is only approaching six months, it remains a completely different lifestyle to the one I experienced in England.

United Arab Emirates Employment

AL

ADG Legal

Amendment To The DIFC Employment Law

The DIFC Employment Law (DIFC Law No. 2/2019) was recently amended by virtue of the DIFC Law No. 1/2024.

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Part-Time Employment Under The UAE Labour Law: Understanding Rights And Regulations

Part-time employment is becoming increasingly common in the modern workforce, offering flexibility for both employers and workers. In the UAE the legal framework governing part-time employment...

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Does UAE Labour Law Guarantee Maternity Leave For Female Employees, Even If Their Contract Doesn't Include It?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Labour Law: Key Amendments To Labour Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can Banks Deduct Money From End-of-Service Benefits To Cover Default Payments On A Personal Loan In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The New UAE Pensions Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Federal Decree Law No. 20-2023

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

What Happens To An Employee's Salary After Being Acquitted In A Court Case Initiated By The Employer?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The Key Features Of UAE's New Emirati Pension Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Takeaways About The New Alternative End Of Service Benefits Scheme In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

HC

Horizons & Co

Alternative Voluntary End-Of-Service Benefits Scheme For UAE Employees: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Builds Peace Of Mind Into Gratuity For Workers

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Significant Change Coming To End-Of-Service/ Gratuity In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Introduces New End-of-Service Benefits For Private Sector Employees

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Safety Net For Employees In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Disciplinary Action And Arbitrary Dismissal In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Compensation For Arbitrary Dismissal Between The New Labor Law And Recent Precedents

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

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How Many Sick Leaves Can An Employee Have If They Are Infected With COVID-19? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Does The Employee Infected With COVID-19 Have The Right To Get Paid Leaves? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How Will The Payment For Sick Leaves Be Calculated During The Employee Is Recovering From COVID-19? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Covid-19 Webinar: Managing The Economic Impact And Government Initiatives For GCC Employers

CC

Clyde & Co

New DIFC Employment Law: Paternity Leave & Protection Against Discrimination (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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