DUBAI FDI ECOSYSTEM
UAE FDI Federal Law Guideline

Your official guide to UAE’s Investment law
Source: Ministry of Economy
Category: FDI Regulations
Stimulating the Business Environment to Address COVID-19 Virus Effects

UAE Ministry of Economy is now offering updates about COVID-19, best practices for doing businesses in times of crises COVID-19, insights about UAE’s investment environment, incentives granted for businesses in the UAE, information about FDI law, Coronavirus Reports & Summaries Regarding Investments, and a direct communication with MOE’s Investment Department
Source: Ministry of Economy
Category: COVID-19 FDI Incentives FDI Regulations
Economic Substance Regulations require businesses to apply “Substance Over Form”

The purpose of the Regulations is to ensure that UAE entities that undertake certain activities are not used to artificially attract profits that are not commensurate with the economic activity undertaken in the UAE
Source: Ministry of Finance
Category: FDI Regulations
14 Dec 2020
Dubai to regulate expert witness profession with a new law

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the new law will provide judicial departments with legally and technically qualified experts who can help ensure the accuracy of judicial decisions, facilitate the swift dispensation of justice, expedite judicial procedures and raise the quality and competencies of expert witnesses
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
14 Dec 2020
Timeshare industry in Dubai has a regulating law now

The new legislation which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is part of the government’s efforts to enhance the legal framework required for the continued growth of Dubai’s various economic sectors, including tourism
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations
12 Dec 2020
New law to regulate the civil aviation sector, launched in Dubai

The law which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum seeks to consolidate Dubai’s global leadership in civil aviation, enhance its attractiveness as a destination for aviation businesses and further enhance safety, security and sustainability in the sector
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
12 Dec 2020
A new Domestic Tourism strategy in UAE

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the new Strategy that aims to develop a comprehensive scheme to regulate the local tourism
Source: Dubai Media Office
Category: FDI Regulations
29 Nov 2020
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approves UAE Environment Policy, UAE Cybersecurity Council and UAE National Media Team

The Cabinet approved the UAE Environment Policy that serves as a comprehensive framework and reference point for all federal and local environmental policies, strategies and decisions. The Cabinet agreed to establish the UAE Cybersecurity Council with the aim of developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and creating a safe and strong cyber infrastructure in the UAE.
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations
29 Nov 2020
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reduces fuel surcharge by 23% for electricity, 33% for water from 1 December 2020

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to increase the share of renewable and clean energy in Dubai’s energy mix, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, issued a decision to reduce the fuel surcharge for electricity and water.
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
23 Nov 2020
UAE to allow 100% foreign ownership of businesses

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree overhauling foreign ownership rules of commercial companies, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure a conducive legislative environment and open up economy to all nationalities
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations