A recent judgment from the Dubai Court of First Instance determined that part of an employee’s remuneration can be paid in cryptocurrency, but notably does not change the basic principle that cryptocurrencies cannot be the...more
The Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently approved a number of amendments to the KSA Labour Law, which will come into effect six months from publication in the KSA Legal Gazette. The amendments to...more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has published its call for consultation regarding proposed amendments to its employment regulations. The consultation period ends on August 26, 2024. This LawFlash summarizes the key proposed...more
Following the Cabinet and Ministerial Resolutions in October 2023 introducing a voluntary alternative scheme to statutory end-of-service gratuity, a committee formed of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and...more
The United Arab Emirates’ new Mental Health Law came into effect on 30 May 2024. The Mental Health Law applies across the UAE, with the exception of the financial free zones, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai...more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market free zone (ADGM) is seeking public consultation on its proposals for a whistleblowing framework, which will lead to the introduction of Whistleblower Protections Regulations (the Regulations) and...more