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The Dubai Commercial Court ordered two companies and their managers to pay Dhs2 million in compensation for infringing on an exclusive commercial agency. The plaintiff has held registered agency rights for an automobile brand in the UAE since 2020. The defendants unlawfully promoted and sold a protected 2025 model vehicle via social media.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced fee exemptions across 29 industrial property services under Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026. The measure covers patent applications, industrial designs, utility certificates, and substantive examinations for student inventors and People of Determination. The ministry reported that utility certificate filings increased by 21.43 percent during the first half of 2026.
Dubai's new shared-housing regulations took effect on September 8, establishing strict space, sanitary, and permit requirements for co-living properties. Existing shared accommodation operators and property owners have been granted until September 8, 2027, to achieve full compliance. Industry practitioners note the reduced occupancy density could raise bed-space rental rates in certain areas.
Under UAE labour law, employers may terminate an employee while on approved leave only for legitimate reasons and with written notice, according to legal guidance published in Khaleej Times. The statutory notice period commences only from the day after the worker's scheduled return date unless both parties agree otherwise. The required notice period must range between 30 and 90 days, and employees terminated without a valid reason may file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.
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