New entry visa system implemented in UAE

A new entry visa system aimed at attracting qualified and talented professionals to the UAE was approved by the Cabinet on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said the scheme would be carried out in phases, starting with tourism, health and education visas.

The second phase will involve reaching out to talent in the fields of medicine, science and research, among others.

Sheikh Mohammed ordered the setting up of specialised committees to prioritise these sectors and put forward a plan to attract regional and global talent.

A dynamic lifestyle, practical financing policies and a full-fledged infrastructure are some of the benefits offered to professionals and multinational companies in the UAE.

"Future prosperity lies in the creative minds of our people. Investing in people is an investment in our economy and success," Sheikh Mohammed said.

"The UAE is a country of vast opportunity. We aim to provide a tolerant environment that can nurture potential and support outstanding talent."

The new visa system will be implemented in several phases. The first phase will include issuing entry visas for tourism, medical treatment and education. The second one will see the issuance of entry visas to attract innovative and inspirational entrepreneurs and exceptional experts in medical, scientific, research, technological and cultural domains.

Shaikh Mohammad issued instructions to set up special committees to determine the most important sectors that will be designated for the issuance of visas. The committee will develop a plan to draw in the most important and exceptional skilled individuals, regional as well as global.

The new visa system will give a big boost to tourism, health and education sectors by enhancing the UAE’s competitive excellence on the global stage. The conducive environment and lifestyle, as well as financial facilities and sophisticated infrastructure, are the most important factors to lure extraordinary competencies and high skills. The system will offer new facilities for international companies to shift their headquarters to this country.

Abu Dhabi sets up Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non Muslims

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has issued a resolution setting up a Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi.

The move is in line with the strategic goals of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the judicial procedures and ensure access to services for all segments of the society. This will also ensure prompt justice and strengthen the culture of tolerance and acceptance of others by creating institutional infrastructure.

Chancellor Yousef Saeed Al Ibry, Under-Secretary of the Department, said an integrated action on all the social, educational and institutional levels, is required to spread the culture of tolerance in the judicial domain.

He also pointed out that the UAE legislative system practically promotes the culture of tolerance and acceptance of others values at the judiciary level, in harmony with the prevailing norms in the community.

UAE industries where you can change jobs any time

The Labour Law recognises that certain professionals shall be free to change their employment at any point in time. This is in accordance with Article 2 of the Ministerial Order No (13) of 1991 on 'The organisation of the transfer of sponsorships of non-national labours the rules governing the same' which states:

"Non-national labourers may be allowed to transfer one job to another and hence transfer of their sponsorship if they fall under the following categories:

a) Engineers

b) Doctors, pharmacists and male and female nurses

c) Agricultural guides

d) Qualified accountants and account auditors

e) Qualified administrative officials

f) Technicians operating on electronic equipment and laboratories

g) Drivers who are licensed to drive heavy vehicles and buses, in the case of transfer of sponsorship from a private firm to another or from a private firm to another or to a government department."

UAE issues new rules for online payments

The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday issued new regulations for "stored value digital payments".

In a statement, the central bank said that the rules were finalised after an extensive consultation process over many months with the relevant stakeholders.

The objective of the regulations is to facilitate 'robust adoption of digital payments across the UAE in a secure manner', it said.

The Governor of the Central Bank Mubarak Al Mansoori said: "The issuing of these regulations is a landmark in supporting the government of UAE's vision to position the country as a global leader in digital services, via a knowledge-based and innovation drove the economy. The regulations are also designed to foster financial inclusion in the UAE."

The statement said that the regulations specify four licence categories under which entities can provide digital payments services. They are: (a) retail; (b) micropayment; (c) government; and (d) non-issuing.

"Each category is subject to a particular set of regulatory requirements with a view to providing protection for the UAE Payment System and Consumers," it said.

"The central bank recognises that Fintech development will play an important role in shaping the future of the financial services industry in the UAE. The central bank stands ready to support this innovation," the statement further said.

"The central bank will continue to take a lead role in implementing this new regulatory framework for digital payments with the aim of positioning the UAE as a global leader in trusted digital payments services, which are accessible to all consumers in the UAE," it said.

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