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Marine Insurance Roundtable 2019

New maritime regulations in 2020 to target more foreign investment The new law will open up the maritime sector for foreign investors. The Federal Transport Authority (FTA) in the UAE is working on a whole…

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Marine Community Golf Tournament 2019

Time to Tee Off!! Fichte & Co had sponsored the Marine Community Golf Tournament and our Managing Partner, Jasmin Fichte had participated on Sunday, 17th November at the Dubai Hills Golf Club. The Par-Tee she…

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DSI Vows Justice on Dh3B Fraud

Corporate governance to play key role in sustaining investor trust Drake & Scull International (DSI), a Dubai-based contractor, on Wednesday said it will take the ongoing investigation into the company's financial irregularities to a logical…

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Property Disposition: Exemptions from Fines

Exemption from fines for non-registration of real estate dispositions and non-payment of the prescribed fees at the Dubai Land Department We have always seen changes made in the Dubai Real Estate Law which had attracted…

Gulf Tanker Attacks: Implications on Costs

Tanker attacks have a long history indicating that it could be a powerful weapon in international conflict, which can significantly destabilize an economy. During the war in the 1980s, oil terminals and tankers were under…

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Funding Your Start-Up In The UAE

Funding options for start-ups in the UAE are on the rise.  Traditionally, most start-ups in the UAE have tended to be bootstrapped or financed by conventional lenders such as banks and financial institutions.  However, over…

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UPDATE: Medical Liability Law in the UAE

Legal liability, whether criminal or civil, happens as a result of an act (or omission of an act) committed by a person, which results in damage to a third party, this includes medical malpractice. Under…

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OFAC Advisory on Iran Sanctions

In its September 4, 2019 Press release The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new shipping advisory for all the Maritime community. This came as a strong warning to be vigilant of…

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Abraaj gets Dh1.156 billion DFSA fine

Some major violations committed by Abraaj entities include carrying out unauthorised financial services. Dubai regulator on Tuesday penalised two Abraaj Group entities with a record Dh1.156 billion in fines - the biggest penalty by any…