Dubai: DWTC Launches Work from Home Commercial Licence

The Dubai World Trade Centre has launched home-based business licence packages in Expo Village, its residential community at Expo City Dubai.

The new packages are designed to meet the needs of the growing entrepreneurial community in Dubai, serving new business owners, startups, entrepreneurs and SMEs.

The packages allow them to obtain a commercial licence from Dubai World Trade Centre’s free zone, along with work permits, based on a residential lease without the costs of a dedicated office rental.

The work-from-home packages have been developed to align with the growing global trend towards flexible working systems.

They meet the needs of entrepreneurs seeking a more diverse approach to starting businesses and establishing new companies.

There are currently four Expo Village packages, all of which include membership at the Expo Village Co-Working Hub.

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Dubai: Complaints System for Military Departments Approved

Emaratalyoum, 20 May 2024: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department has issued Dubai Decision 1/2024, which approves the grievances and complaints system for the military departments in Dubai.

The decision aims to achieve several goals.

First, it governs the procedures of the military department committees covered by the law.

Second, it organises the process of handling grievances and complaints before the relevant committee in terms of procedural and substantive rules.

Third, it links this process to the one followed by the Central Committee, in accordance with Dubai Decree No. 27/2018.

This includes specifically organising the timelines for submitting a grievance or complaint.

The decision aims to raise the level of performance of the committees’ work and align their indicators with government indicators and those of the Central Committee.

The objectives of the decision also include ensuring proper implementation of the provisions of current legislation and compliance with set limits.

It also aims to address any complaints from affiliates by providing an optimal environment within the department and reducing the need to resort to the Central Committee.

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Dubai: Remote Litigation System Implemented

Emaratalyoum, 10 May 2024: The Public Prosecution in Dubai has partnered with E&Enterprise to implement a digital system for remote investigation and litigation.

The system will be overseen by the Public Prosecution through a central operations room, and integrated with key partners including the Dubai Courts, Dubai Police, and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Under the agreement, the parties aim to implement a centralised system for remote investigation and litigation.

This platform will offer stakeholders a unified judicial solution which can be accessed remotely for dispute resolution. purposes

Some key features will include central storage and archiving, scheduling of remote interviews, and reserving rooms at various locations such as police stations, courts, and investigation rooms by the Public Prosecution.

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Sharjah: Fish Resources Policy Discussed

Al Wahda, 29 April 2024: The Consultative Council in the Emirate of Sharjah will hold its ninth session on 2 May 2024 as part of its 11th legislative term.

The agenda includes a discussion on the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority’s policy.

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Dubai: Strategy for Accelerating AI Adoption

Al Watan, 30 April 2024: The Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council have launched Dubai’s annual plan to accelerate the integration of AI technology and applications.

Dubai’s annual plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence aims to enhance the quality of life across all sectors by integrating AI technology.

The plan also aims to create laws for using AI in different sectors, focusing on governing AI so advanced tools can be used in key areas for positive impacts, benefiting humanity and the quality of life.

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Dubai: Government Employees Should be Paid Early

Khaleej Times, 21 April 2024: The Dubai government has ordered government employees be paid early this month.

They have ordered salaries be paid on 23 April 2024.

The government issued the order following heavy rains in the Emirate on 16 April 2024.

The order applies to government employees, military personnel, military retirees and social assistance holders affiliated with the Dubai government.

The payments will be made early to help employees manage their family needs and ensure their well-being during this period.

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Sharjah: UAE Pass for Property Deeds

Khaleej Times, 14 April 2024: Sharjah’s Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) has linked ownership and usufruct deeds to the UAE Pass.

The government department has become the first in the region to offer this service.

The Department’s customers will be able to download various deeds, such as ownership and private benefit deeds, through the UAE app on their mobile phones. The app will also allow users to access the services of local and federal government agencies in a simplified and secure manner without the need to visit government service centres.

SERD’s director-general has stated that this new service will be line with the directives from Sharjah’s Executive Council for digital transformation.

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Dubai: New Rent Revaluation Rules

Gulf News (United Arab Emirates), 3 April 2024: Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority or RERA has announced new rent revaluation rules came into force on 1 April 2024.

While landlords can still apply to RERA for a rent revaluation if they believe they are entitled to a higher rent than the one suggested by the updated Rental Index, they must attach a legal order or judgment.

The Index was updated on 1 March 2024 and became the single source for calculating rental increases.

Landlords will have to go through the Rental Dispute Centre or RDC and apply for a case to obtain the legal order.

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