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Find out moreWelcome to the first edition of Law Update for 2025. As we begin this exciting year, we are pleased to turn our attention to one of the most dynamic sectors in the UAE and the broader GCC region – healthcare. Over the past several years, the region has seen unprecedented growth in this sector, driven by legislative advancements, technological innovations, and the increasing focus on sustainability and AI. As such, healthcare is set to be one of the most important sectors in the coming decade.
In this issue, we explore key themes that are significantly shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE, such as recent changes in foreign ownership laws. These reforms present a major opportunity for foreign investors, opening up new avenues for international collaborations and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure. The changes in ownership laws are an important milestone, and we provide an analysis of what this means for the industry and the various players involved.
Read NowMinistry of Tourism and Antiquities Decree no. 304 of 2021 provides that tourism companies that fall under category (A or C) are required to install tracking devices in their vehicles in accordance with the technical specifications within the framework plan set out by the competent general department of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Such tourism companies shall be obligated to comply with the above decision by no later than the following periods:
In case of non-compliance, the license of the violating touristic vehicle shall be revoked.
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