Digital revolution in the UAE

Dubai – Al Maryah Community Bank, the UAE’s first fully digital bank, has integrated its mobile app with the UAE Pass.
Bounced cheques decriminalized in the UAE

The UAE Central Bank has announced amendments to the Commercial Transactions Law. This will go into force from next year, in line with the government’s key plans and strategic initiatives to build and support a sustainable national economy based on best international practices.
UAE aims for 20 $1 billion start-ups by 2031

The United Arab Emirates aims to become home to 20 start-ups worth more than $1 billion each, known as ‘unicorns’, in the next decade, its Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Ahmad al-Falasi, said.
UAE’s new weekend laws: all we need to know

From January 1 government departments and schools in the UAE will move to a four-and-a-half-day working week.
50th National Day celebrations: UAE issues new coin; all you need to know

50th National Day celebrations: UAE issues new coin; all you need to know
UAE residency visa for retirees: Who are eligible?

New visa initiative to contribute to the growth of tourism sectors and also attract high net worth individuals in UAE.
Retirees must fulfil one of the stipulated conditions to be eligible for residency.
Did UAE unblock WhatsApp and Skype calls?

Most applications using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services – free internet-to-internet voice and video calls – have been blocked in the United Arab Emirates for years…
UAE’s Ministry of Economy steps up campaign on ownership rules

Free zone companies face substantial fines if they haven’t registered details of ownership with licensing authorities by June 30
Partial cheque payment will be possible from January

Amendments to be made to Commercial Transactions Law regarding decriminalization of cheques
Campaign to comply with ‘ultimate beneficiary’ rules

UAE’s Ministry of Economy unveils campaign for companies to comply with ‘ultimate beneficiary’ rules