A new consumer protection law has been approved by the UAE’s federal cabinet.
It aims to control random price hikes and tackle business practices that could have a negative impact on customers.
The legislation also takes into account the growth of e-commerce and online shopping transactions.
Once issued, the law will regulate the work of suppliers, advertisers and commercial agents as well.
Dubai declares remote learning for two days
The Dubai Government has announced remote learning for all private educational institutions in the emirate on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to the anticipated weather conditions.
Dubai Police urge caution during unstable weather
Dubai Police are reminding motorists to exercise caution and to follow the rules during rainy and unstable weather conditions.
Abu Dhabi assesses microplastic levels in marine environment
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are taking measures to assess microplastic levels in the marine environment.
UAE petrol prices to go up in May
Motorists in the UAE will continue to pay more for petrol in May, while the price of diesel will fall by two fils a litre.
UAE, Egypt complete 41st humanitarian airdrop to Gaza
The UAE and Egypt have successfully executed their 41st joint humanitarian airdrop in northern Gaza.
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Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
