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The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA), supervised by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA), provides international entrepreneurs with business setup packages starting at AED 12,900. The framework supports remote company registration, multi-activity licensing, and UAE residence visas valid for up to 24 months. Businesses must comply with UAE tax rules, including economic substance requirements to access the 0% corporate tax rate instead of the standard 9% rate.
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Court has found NMC Health founder Dr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty and former executive Prasanth Manghat liable for fraudulent and wrongful trading in the group's 2020 collapse. Presiding Justice Sir Andrew Smith established $5.397 billion as the baseline figure to assess contributions they must repay to the insolvent company's assets. The court determined that both individuals knowingly operated the business fraudulently and concealed borrowings between 2012 and 2020.
Under Article 13(11) of the UAE Labour Law, employers must provide departing workers with a free experience certificate upon contract expiration or termination. The law specifies mandatory details to include, prohibits prejudicial remarks, and allows workers to download official digital certificates via the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
An Iranian parliamentary official confirmed that commercial vessels from China, India, Iraq, and Qatar have received exemptions from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. The policy allows Chinese cargo ships and energy tankers to transit the Gulf route without tolls or inspections. Analysts noted the decision helps protect Gulf crude oil exports to China.
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