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Find out moreThe first Law Update of 2024 is here, and our first focus of the year spotlights Healthcare and Lifesciences, a sector that is undergoing significant growth and development across the MENA region.
Our focus provides an insight into some of the most important regulatory updates across the region, such as the UAE’s groundbreaking law on the use of human genome, Kuwait’s resolution on nuclear and radioactive materials, the new regulations for healthcare services in Qatar, Egypt’s healthcare regulatory framework, and the impact of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law on the healthcare and life sciences sector … and there is so much more!
Beyond the healthcare pages our lawyers share with you multi-sector insights where you will discover articles on Dubai’s DIFC regulatory framework for startups, Bahrain’s commercial agencies law, and we also shed light on Kuwaiti civil code and the advantages of setting up a joint stock company in Saudi Arabia.
Read the full edition4 September 2019 saw the introduction of Law No. (6) of 2019 Regulating the Joint Ownership of Real Estate in the Emirate of Dubai (the “New JOP Law”). The New JOP Law came into force on 18 November 2019 and repeals Law No. (27) of 2007.
This was followed on 25 December 2019 by RERA Circular No. (2/2019) Regulating Common Property Management Companies, which serves as a timely reminder for all developers and other stakeholders (collectively the “Stakeholders”) to ensure that projects are in compliance with the New JOP Law. Generally speaking, this will require a review of the current governing documents that are in place for a project (i.e. such as the Jointly Owned Property Declaration and/or existing building management statement (the “Governing Documentation”)) and considering what amendments will be required to align with the New JOP Law.
In accordance with Article 48 of the New JOP Law, Stakeholders are required to comply with the New JOP Law by no later than 18 May 2020. Failure to comply may result in the imposition of fines up to AED 1,000,000. A repeat offence within a twelve (12) month period may trigger further fines of up to AED 2,000,000.
Given the above implications for non-compliance, it is crucial that all Stakeholders:
We understand that RERA is still finalising the accompanying directions that will supplement the New JOPD Law and provide further guidance on how RERA will interpret and apply the New JOP Law (the “Directions”). Al Tamimi remains in constant contact with RERA in this regard and we will keep our clients updated as to the status of the Directions.
Al Tamimi & Company can assist you by:
Additionally, our February Edition of Al Tamimi’s Law Update publication will include an article providing clients with a high level overview of the New JOP Law and how it differs to the recently repealed Law No. (27) of 2007.
Tara Marlow
Partner, Head of Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure
t.marlow@tamimi.com
Mohammed Kawasmi
Partner, Real Estate
m.kawasmi@tamimi.com
Andrew Balfe
Senior Counsel, Real Estate
a.balfe@tamimi.com
Sebastian Roberts
Associate, Real Estate
s.roberts@tamimi.com
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