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Gold is now an accepted Sharia investment

The move could ensure the metal a central role in the $1.8t Islamic finance industry

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DFM signs MoU with Dubai Courts

Move indicates the belief shared by both the DFM and Dubai Courts on the importance of coordination and cooperation in further reinforcing the efficiency of their activities

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Shaikh Mohammad issues law on free zones, special development zones in Dubai

The new Law is applicable to all free zones and special development zones in Dubai, including DIFC

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Mohammad Bin Rashid sets up Dubai Judicial Council

Maktoum to chair the council

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Dubai ruler amends law on Dubai Small and Medium Enterprises

New law amends DSME objectives to include putting in place policies and strategic plans for entrepreneurship and setting up projects

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Shaikh Saud issues law on economic activity

Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Wednesday issued law No. 7 of 2016 on the economic establishments’ control and commercial protection.

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UAE’s New Foreign Direct Investment Law

The UAE foreign investment law has recently been issued and published. Federal Law No. 19 of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (the “FDI Law”) aims to promote foreign direct investment in the UAE and secure the country’s position as a leading and growing international business hub.

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New Business Licenses Launched in the UAE

In order to increase the economic competitiveness of the UAE, there have been recent initiatives undertaken by UAE free zones including the creation of a freelancer permit, the introduction of a new type of commercial licence by the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) and the launch of a new commercial license for tech start-ups by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”).

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LexisNexis Foreign Investment Law Guide 2018-2019

The second annual complementary guide to understanding foreign investment practices around the world with an Asia-Pacific focus.

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Getting the Deal Through: Country Focus 2018

The UAE Legal Landscape addresses the key factors that underpin legal frameworks, policy, regulation and enforcement, taxation, organisational behaviour and investor strategies in the UAE.

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Initial Coin Offerings in the United Arab Emirates

An introduction to the legal and regulatory position in respect of ICO's in the UAE, DIFC and ADGM

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The DIFC’s New Private Wealth Management and Succession Planning Regime

An overview of the DIFC's New Foundations Law and Trust Law

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