In this summary, we bring you our most recent insights on immediate and evolving employment issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates.
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10 key points you should know about the UAE Government’s emergency COVID-19 measures in the DIFC
The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) published Presidential Directive Number 4 of 2020 on 21 April 2020 (the“Directive”) to announce emergency measures (the “Emergency Measures”) currently being taken in the DIFC in response to COVID-19.
The Emergency Measures will continue to be in effect for the duration of the Emergency Period (the period from the effective date of the Directive up to and including 31 July 2020, or such other date confirmed by the President of the DIFC, H.E. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum). The Directive reflects similar measures adopted by the UAE Government that affects employees outside the financial free zones.
Here we set out 10 key points arising out of the Directive.
How COVID-19 has impacted the running of the UAE Courts and UAE Arbitration Centres
Take a look at our updated e-bulletin we originally produced on 6 April 2020 summarising the key measures currently taken in the UAE onshore courts, the DIFC Courts, the ADGM Courts, and the arbitration centres most commonly used in the UAE.
Please note that this update reflects the state of affairs as at the time of writing on 27 April 2020, and is subject to change depending on the UAE’s evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to monitor any developments in the UAE government’s approach to managing COVID-19, including the partial reduction in the restrictions on movement in Dubai effective Friday 24 April 2020 (as announced by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management), and intend to provide additional updates when appropriate.
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Stuart Paterson
Managing Partner, Middle East and Head of Middle East Dispute Resolution, Dubai
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Stuart Paterson
Managing Partner, Middle East and Head of Middle East Dispute Resolution, Dubai
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