July & August 2010

The Ministerial Legislative Committee Concludes Reviewing Companies Law, Civil Procedures Code & Penal Procedures Code

Extracted from Al-Khaleej, 21 June, 2010

The Ministerial Legislative Committee concluded in a meeting chaired by Dr. Hadef Bin Jou'aan Al Dhahiri, Minister of Justice, its review of a draft federal law concerning companies.

The committee also concluded discussion of a draft law amending certain provisions of the Civil Procedures Code, as well as a draft law amending certain provisions of the Penal Procedure Code. The three draft laws have been submitted to the Council of Minister to take the necessary steps to promulagate the same.

H.H. Mohammed Bin Rashed Issues a Law Amending Certain Provisions of Dubai's Human Resource Law

Extracted from Al-Khaleej, 22 June, 2010

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister issued, in his capacity the Ruler of Dubai, Law no. (14) of 2010 amending certain provisions of Dubai's Human Resource Management Law no. (27) of 2006. The Law largely involves improving work procedures and ensuring a large measure of flexibility in the organizational aspect and decision making process in relation to human resources to run in harmony with the requirements of government departments work activities. This law fall within Dubai government's effort to modernized and develop work environment and work relations in the government sector to ensure the highest level of excellence, efficiency and effectiveness. On the other hand, the objective of these amendments was to enhance emiratization plans and programs, in addition to enabling government departments to attract qualified personnel with excellent abilities to carry out Dubai's development plans.

H.H. Mohammed Bin Zayed Issues a Resolution to set up Abu Dhabi Office for Financial Policy and Budget

Extracted from Al-Khaleej, 28 June, 2010

His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Commander in Chief, Chairman of the Executive Council, issued a resolution to set up Abu Dhabi Office for Financial Policy and Budget. Chaired by Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazroui with Hamad Al Hurr Al Suwaidi and Riadh Abdulrahman Al Mubarak, the Office shall be charged with all functions and powers relating to the financial policy and public budget of government bodies including those reporting to the Crown Prince. The Office shall act as a link between the Finance Department and the Executive Council. The conclusion of its studies and its recommendations shall be presented to the Executive Council for approval

Committe Charged with Examining Foreigners Entry Law Re-formed

Extracted from Al-Khaleej, 6 July, 2010

His Highness General Sheikh Seif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior issued a resolution creating the position of Deputy Director General of Naturalization. According to the resolution, the Deputy Director General of Naturalization shall oversee the preparation of the monitoring process for implementing labor policies and laws in relation to passports and personal status, UAE citizens passports, naturalization files and cases associated therewith. He shall also develop the relevant form documetns, monitor and examine the cases relevant to naturalization and UAE citizens passport overseas and to address such issues.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Issues a Resolution on Optional Retirement of the Employees of Federal Ministries

Extracted from Al Ittihad, 9 July, 2010

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai issued a resolution on optional retirement of the employees of the federal ministries who completed a contribution period of 30 years or more according to the provisions of the Pension and Social Insurance Law and the amendments thereof. The resolution stated that applications for optional retirement will be submitted within six months from the promulgated date of the resolution and no applications will be accepted after the expiry of this period. According to the resolution, government employees who contributed to retirement pensions 30 years or more shall be allowed to apply with their employers for optional retirement. This will allow them to receive full retirement pension based on 35-year contribution to the pension plan without incurring additional cost for the period that will be added to their years of service. The government will pay the monthly contribution representing 5% share of the insured plus 15% share payable by the government for the number of years required to complete the 35 years of service to qualify for pension.

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