The initiative of ‘Invest in Dubai Real Estate’ has been launched by the Dubai Land Department, through its Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector by cooperating with the Strategic Holding. This serves as a virtual destination for the real estate industry with its prominent real estate promotion initiatives held in Dubai. The initiative launches its very first virtual edition to unveil unprecedented interactive features from 11 to 20 November 2020 providing an unparalleled, intriguing experience for the global real estate community. You will be Interested : Real Estate Business Setup in Dubai The investment plan of Dubai Real Estate, desires to be the best virtual destination towards the industry, that uses the most advanced virtual technology along with a digital platform for advancing the real estate industry in Dubai. Additional networking opportunities arrive for the Dubai real estate market by investing in Dubai Real Estate. The safe and secure virtual environment partners the Events with 10X to eradicate the barriers. It also stimulates connectivity among exhibitors, investors, developers and professionals across the globe. The aim is to maximize the investment opportunities of the local real estate market by developing an ultimate goal to boost the sustainability and economic progress in Dubai.

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Major reforms are announced covering women's safety, inheritance, suicide, alcohol consumption, and Good Samaritans. The changes made to the civil and personal code is going to make it easier for expats to boost multiculturalism and to settle disputes. This follows a decree by the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan This comes into effect immediately. These amendments are introduced to the Civil Procedure Law, the Personal Status Law, the Criminal Procedure Law, and the Penal Code.

Expats wills and inheritance

Expats dealing with issues like inheritance can now use the Personal Status Law of his/her home country. If a will is already in place, then that is to be followed and respected.

Good Samaritans

People who make unintentional harm while trying to help others are now not held accountable by the new law modifications.

Suicide

Self-harm and suicide are usually punishable by law. These amendments put forth refers people harming themselves to mental health treatment.

Alcohol Consumption

Under the new modifications, alcohol consumption is not a crime. Earlier a person in possession of alcohol can be charged if caught in another criminal act. A person has to be 21 years of age to consume alcohol legally, which can be done only in private or in public at licensed businesses.

Honor killings

Leniency in honor killings has been removed and the cases are subjected to penal code.

Cohabitation for unmarried couples

Under the new law, cohabitation for unmarried couples has been allowed which was prohibited earlier. Unmarried couples and unrelated flatmates sharing the same accommodation was prohibited previously.

Selling or owning of cigarettes not having ‘Red Digital Tax Stamps’, according to the FTA, Federal Tax Authority is likely to get banned w.e.f. from 1st August, 2019 across local market. This is to sync with the deadline set for ‘Marking Tobacco & Tobacco product scheme’ that went live from 1st January 2019. Decision No. 03 / 2018 was issued by the FTA pertaining to implementation of Marking Tobacco & Tobacco Products Scheme, seeking tracking of cigarette packs electronically, right from production facility to consumer end. This is to combat tax evasion, safeguard consumers from poor quality products and to ensure prompt settlement of due Excise Tax on such products. The Authority recently had called on all the cigarette importers, producers, consumers and dealers in the UAE and instructed them to comply with this Decision Order, so as to avoid paying penalties that are otherwise clearly outlined in Violations of Procedures to Apply Digital Tax Stamps on Tobacco & Tobacco Products related with the recent Cabinet Decision. FTA’s objective here is to curb all attempts to commit commercial fraud as well as safeguard consumers from being sold with inferior products which only might harm the environment as well as their heath. It also can combat tax evasion effectively. Two kinds of Digital Tax Stamps had been approved according to the FTA. The first is Red, which is to be placed upon the tobacco product packaging and sold at local markets, including duty-free arrival lounges. Green is the second type that has been earmarked for those tobacco products that are sold at departure, duty-free lounges. General Khalid Ali Al Bustani, the FTA Director had highlighted relevant Taxable persons’ remarkable response towards Digital Tax Stamps procedures. Several training workshops had been organized by the concerned Authority to train inspectors at the Economic Development Dept. and Local Customs Dept. across the UAE, thereby exploring “Procedure and Objectives’ to implement Marking Tobacco & Tobacco Products Scheme.” The workshops trained the candidates to be better equipped to carry out the assigned inspection campaigns, to ensure ban on sale of cigarettes of all types are complied upon, especially of those not having Digital Tax Stamps. This scheme is to become effective on 1st August 2019 and to be initiated in the local markets. Such courses as per Al Bustani are likely to contribute significantly towards successful new Scheme implementation, thereby facilitating inspections. It also strengthens the market and ensures prevention of sale of those products not having met tax obligations. The tobacco products are to Digital Tax Stamps on its packaging and be registered within the FTA database. Data present in the Stamp can be read using dedicated equipment given to the authorized inspectors. They are in charge to make sure that all due taxes on such products are paid on time. The FTA representatives during the workshop session provide valuable information on Decisions and legislation with regards to the Scheme, which also includes Cabinet Decision No. 42/2018 pertaining to Marking Tobacco & Tobacco products, thereby outlining mechanism to place Digital Tax Stamps, thereby indicating payment of Excise Tax. In case, the product is manufactured in the UAE, then Stamps are to be placed upon the products at the production facility itself, right after packaging. If produced abroad, then Stamps are to be placed before importing them as determined by the FTA. All businesses that supply and manufacture tobacco and related products and subjected to Excise Tax were called upon by FTA Director General to comply sincerely with the Scheme and to cooperate with Authority, so as to assist with effective and accurate implementation. Decision is said to support efforts of FTA to combat tax evasion and collect taxes along with relevant entities to safeguard Taxable Persons’ rights as well as to ensure greater procedure transparency, which governs dealing with the FTA.

Administration and license registration fee has been recently slashed by Jebel Ali Freezone owner DP World for those businesses who are operating in this freezone area. Cuts are expected to be around 50% to 70%. According to the MD & CEO of DP World, UAE Region including Jafza’s CEO Mohammad Ali Muallem, this timely move is sure to instill greater confidence among our customers to pursue their business targets without much hindrance and with greater purpose and confidence. This cut focuses to create opportunities and establish values, allowing companies to channelize their available resources, helping them to sustain their operations. We are of the strong belief that this initiative taken can help companies to carry out its business much smartly, creating more employment and business opportunities. Over 7,500 businesses are registered currently in this freezone. Contributions made towards Dubai’s GDP by DP UAE World operations are around 33.4%. More investments are expected in this port and freezone. Landmark Group, the previous year had launched logistics & distribution hub amounting to Dh1 billion in this freezone. Jebel Ali Port also witnessed launch of a chemical terminal project with AquaChemie pumping in Dh150 million. With cuts made in the fee, other freezones located within the emirate are sure to be prompted to take such similar steps providing ample relief to businesses operating in the region. Al Muallem further added that Dubai’s economic development has further progressed with trade & commerce and DP World is considered to be a pivotal player to support it. Our flagships Jebel Ali Freezone & Jebel Ali Port are connected quite closely with the companies that have opened up its business here and provide them with the latest infrastructure facilities as well as investment incentives, helping them to stay connected with the global markets. Setup your Business in JAFZA Freezone with the help of Business Consultant in Blackswan

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The government of the UAE has made the biggest reforms in the legal system in years. The changes in the family law and other laws were announced on Saturday with immediate effect. This revision of the laws will mirror steadily in the measures to improve living standards and making UAE a destination for people all around the world along with foreign direct investment. The new amendments made to the existing laws allow expats to have their personal affairs dealt with under their home country laws. There are around 200 different nationalities in the UAE and the reforms made in the laws relate to wills and assets, divorce and separation, alcohol, women protection, suicide. These changes being made means the Islamic law or Sharia is rarely used when it comes to family law cases that involves expatriates. A persons' country of origin laws is used for inheritance, and divorce according to the new changes. Divorce and Inheritance A significant development in case of divorce and assets breakdown has been made. In case of a couple married in their home country, filing for a divorce in the UAE, the laws of the country where the marriage took place will be applied. Under the new law joint account and assets are mentioned, and mediation by the court can take place if both parties are not in agreement. Modifications in wills and inheritance are also made. Previously the assets of a deceased person were found to be divided under the Sharia, which the expats are unused to. With the amendment, the citizenship of the person determines the partition. But, if there is a written will things take place according to it. In cases of property purchased in the UAE, it is managed according to UAE law. Non-Muslims in Dubai are registering their wills at Dubai International Financial Centre’s wills and probate registry. This is linked to the government but not to Dubai's state-run civil courts; whereas non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi are registering their will at the Emirate’s Judicial Department since 2017. Suicide According to the new amendments, suicide and attempted suicide are not punishable by law. Previously such people who survived were prosecuted, instances being rare. The new amendment ensures vulnerable people be sent to mental health support centers, but anyone found assisting attempted suicide will face a jail sentence. The new law also ensures that people who end up hurting a person while trying to help a person in need are not held accountable. Earlier under the aforesaid conditions, the one who hurts a person unintentionally while trying to help in case of need was punishable. Assault and Honor crimes Hereon, there are no honor crimes, where a male relative gets a lighter sentence while assaulting a female relative. These incidents are treated as crimes. Also, severe punishments are being put forth against women's harassment, and this includes stalking and street harassment. Also, the law acknowledges that men could be victims of stalking and harassment. Punishments in case of rape of minors or one with limited mental capacity are executed. Alcohol According to the new laws, alcohol consumption is no longer a criminal offense, and people who drink, possess, or sell alcohol in authorized areas without an alcohol license are unpunishable. Earlier persons are charged if found consuming alcohol while getting arrested for another criminal offense. In order to consume alcohol legally in the UAE, a person must be 21 years of age, and anyone selling alcohol to an underage person is found guilty. Alcohol consumption should be done privately or in licensed public places. Abu Dhabi ended the alcohol license system for its residents during September, and this federal law is now applicable to all the emirates. The cohabitation of unmarried couples The law now allows legal cohabitation of unmarried couples, previously which was illegal. Judicial procedures The new law requires providing translators for defendants and witnesses in court in case they do not speak Arabic. The court ensures the presence of legal translators. The new privacy law ensures that pieces of evidence of indecent acts are protected and are not publicly disclosed.

Regulations to Fly a Drone in the UAE: Flying a drone may seem like a simple, negligible activity. But not in UAE. In UAE, there are several restrictions as to where, when and who can fly the drone. The UAE government keeps in its highest regards the safety of its citizens, so instead of mitigating a disaster, they take necessary actions to prevent it. Not only for the safety, but the flying of drones is regulated so that the privacy of the citizens can be protected.

Registration

For anyone to fly the drone in the country, a registration process needs to be done. This is regulated by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and to register one needs to visit their website and follow the instructions. The drone operator/owner needs to undergo a test in the training grounds of Sanad Academy. Only upon scoring a successful 85% or above will the operator be certified and eligible for a drone license. Upon submitting the license and drone number to GCAA, the operator card will be issued.

No-Fly Zones

Drone operators are not allowed to fly the drones in, around or over airports, especially to avoid air traffic and prevent the safety of the lights. In addition to that, flying over residential areas is also off-limits, to protect the privacy of the people. Further, each drone operator must install the UAE Drone Fly Zone Map App to always keep in check whether they are in the green zones.

Flying for Recreation

Keeping in mind that the drones are registered, they can only be below 5 kilograms (11 pounds). They cannot be equipped with drop and release mechanisms and should always stay in the line of sight and not more than 400 feet above ground level. Collision with objects or people or other aircraft must be avoided.

Flying for Professional and Commercial Purposes

Drone operators when flying for commercial purposes must obtain operational approval before each time they make use of the drone. The application must include whether or not the use of capturing devices will be involved. The operational areas under this category include Aeriel Work, Agriculture, Air Show, Fire fighting, Inspection, Media, Petroleum, Protecting Wildlife, Screening, Surveillance, Survey, Weather forecasting.

Laws and Penalty

Article 69 of the UAE law states that a person can be imprisoned up to one year or/and be fined as much as fifty thousand Dhirams if found that the drone operator does not have a license or that it has been expired. Other rules include that the aircraft cannot be manned when the operator is inebriated/drunk, and the drone cannot damage any aeronautical communication facilities or navigation aids on the ground amongst other specifics. Article 70 states that a person can be imprisoned up to three years or/and be fined as much as a hundred thousand Dhirams if found that the person doesn’t bear the nationality of the country. Flying over restricted areas, airports, and territory of the State falls under defying this law. Using a drone as an aid to carry ammunitions or any weapons and committing or even intending to commit a felony is punishable.

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