{"id":10400,"date":"2023-04-11T09:14:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T09:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=10400"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T06:45:41","slug":"new-laws-in-uae-lawart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart","title":{"rendered":"You Should Know About 5 New Laws in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE is a diversified country with various cultures and lifestyles. One thing that makes this place unique is its laws. The year 2023 will be a pivotal year for the residents of the UAE. The residents and non-residents are expected to witness some new laws in UAE this year. The authorities have taken multiple initiatives to boost the country&#8217;s records. Last year was about a new visa regime and labour reforms. This year UAE&#8217;s new laws have highlighted the other sections of the law. From Emiratisation fines to the imposition of a plastic ban, there are a few new laws in UAE that you should know about. Let&#8217;s learn more about them in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f242cd5e816\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f242cd5e816\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#Five_New_UAE_Laws_That_Will_Come_into_Effect_in_2023\" title=\"Five New UAE Laws That Will Come into Effect in 2023\">Five New UAE Laws That Will Come into Effect in 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#1_Unemployment_Insurance_Scheme\" title=\"1. Unemployment Insurance Scheme\">1. Unemployment Insurance Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#2_Emiratisation_Rule\" title=\"2. Emiratisation Rule\">2. Emiratisation Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#3_Corporate_Tax\" title=\"3. Corporate Tax\">3. Corporate Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#4_Personal_Status_Law\" title=\"4. Personal Status Law\">4. Personal Status Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#5_Plastic_Ban\" title=\"5. Plastic Ban\">5. Plastic Ban<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#What_is_the_new_law_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What is the new law in the UAE?\">What is the new law in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#What_are_the_future_plans_of_the_UAE\" title=\"What are the future plans of the UAE?\">What are the future plans of the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#What_is_not_allowed_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What is not allowed in the UAE?\">What is not allowed in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#How_strict_are_the_laws_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How strict are the laws in the UAE?\">How strict are the laws in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/new-laws-in-uae-lawart\/#What_is_the_new_corporate_tax_law_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What is the new corporate tax law in the UAE?\">What is the new corporate tax law in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_New_UAE_Laws_That_Will_Come_into_Effect_in_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five New UAE Laws That Will Come into Effect in 2023<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Five-New-UAE-Laws-That-Will-Come-into-Effect-in-2023.png\" alt=\"Five New UAE Laws in 2023\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Five-New-UAE-Laws-That-Will-Come-into-Effect-in-2023.png 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Five-New-UAE-Laws-That-Will-Come-into-Effect-in-2023-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Five-New-UAE-Laws-That-Will-Come-into-Effect-in-2023-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the new law&#8217;s introduction, the UAE looks forward to creating another momentous year for its residents. These new laws in UAE 2023 include the introduction of Corporate Tax, Emiratisation targets for companies, mandatory insurance against job loss or unemployment insurance scheme, personal status law for non-Muslims and imposition of the plastic ban.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Unemployment_Insurance_Scheme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Unemployment Insurance Scheme<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the new law, it has become mandatory for employees to purchase insurance against job loss. This applies to employees working in the federal government departments and the private sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dubai Insurance Company offers the scheme, which represents a pool of nine insurance companies. Emiratis and other employees working in the private sector or federal government departments will receive a social security form if they suddenly lose their job. In a situation like this, the unemployment insurance scheme will offer some financial support for upto three months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employees will mainly fall under two categories:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees with a salary of AED 16,000 or less must pay AED 60 annually or a monthly insurance amount of AED 5. The compensation for this category must not exceed a monthly amount of AED 10,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees with a salary above AED 16,000 will have to pay AED 120 annually or AED 10 monthly. The compensation amount for this category will not exceed AED 20,000 monthly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptions include investors and business owners who manage their businesses themselves, individuals working on a temporary basis, domestic workers, juveniles under the age of 18 and retirees who live on their pensions and have joined a new company; people who fall under these few categories are exempted from this law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are options available where employees can choose to pay the amount on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual basis. Coordination with the insurance company is essential to secure additional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Emiratisation_Rule\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Emiratisation Rule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Emiratisation-Rule.jpg\" alt=\"Emiratisation Rule in UAE\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Emiratisation-Rule.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Emiratisation-Rule-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Emiratisation-Rule-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every company with more than 50 employees must have an Emiratisation rate of 2% for skilled jobs. Companies which refuse to follow the Emiratisation rule will face financial penalties. These penalties are being collected starting January 2023. a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0monthly penalty fine of AED 6,000 will be imposed for every UAE national who has not been appointed. The fine will be collected in a single instalment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a situation where an Emirati resigns from a private company, the company must make sure to get an Emirati replacement and meet the target. Companies with a successful target completion will receive various incentives, including an 80% discount on Mohre fees. t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he value of the monthly penalty will continue to increase annually at a rate of AED 1,000 until 2026. Private sector firms are expected to achieve a 10 per cent growth rate in their employment targets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Corporate_Tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Corporate Tax<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The firms earning AED 375,000 profit per annum are required to pay a tax of 9%. The tax will be applicable on the profit amount, not on the firm&#8217;s total turnover.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with a freelance permit working on a self-sponsorship basis will be subjected to corporate tax in UAE if the income is in excess.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate income acquired from economic activities like leasing and selling is subjected to corporate tax. This will be done based on conditions stated during executive decisions. If the income comes from real estate investments involving commercial activities managed by an investment manager, it will come under exempt income. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-residents of the UAE with permanent establishments and state-sourced income are also subjected to tax law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law will not apply to personal income acquired from bank deposits, savings, investments, dividends or foreign exchange gains. Non-residents receiving income by operating aircraft and ships in international areas are not subjected to corporate law. Non-resident income earned through an investment manager on real estate or other investments will not fall under this legislation.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a qualifying Free Zone person meets all the conditions mentioned in the Executive Regulations of the UAE Corporate Tax Law will be considered exempt. Natural resource extraction activities are only subjected to emirate-level taxation. Investment funds, public benefits, pension funds and government-related activities are not applicable to this law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Personal_Status_Law\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Personal Status Law<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new Personal Status Law came into effect on February 1, 2023. Provisions of this law apply to non-Muslim foreigners residing in the UAE unless someone adheres to his country&#8217;s law. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of the provisions mentioned in the UAE Decree-Law, non-Muslim foreigners may agree to follow other legislation related to family or personal status. The federal personal status law is a step towards modernising the country&#8217;s legal system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new legislation meets the conditions and procedures of documenting and contracting a marriage before the competent courts. Non-Muslim couples will be allowed to marry following a non-Sharia legal process. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also mentions the procedure of getting divorced, jointly or unilaterally. The introduction of &#8216;no-fault&#8217; divorce is an important point to note. Either spouse can express the desire to terminate the marriage without being required to justify any wrongdoing during the marriage.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, provisions regarding the shared custody of the children and settling of the financial claims after divorce are also covered under this law. It also organises the inheritance process, testaments or wills and proofs of paternity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plastic_Ban\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Plastic Ban<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plastic-Ban.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic Ban Rule in UAE\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plastic-Ban.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plastic-Ban-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plastic-Ban-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Plastic-Ban-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From January 2023, Ajman and Al Quwain have introduced a ban on single-use plastics. If a shopper asks for plastic, sales outlets must charge 25FIL extra per plastic bag. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This single-use plastics ban is already applicable since 2022 in retail outlets in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, where consumers are charged extra to reduce single-use plastics in the country. The country&#8217;s effort to ban plastics will lead to a much-needed change in pollution levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laws mentioned above will give you a better understanding of what is happening in the UAE. It is important to learn and review some of the important changes that will be taking place in the UAE this year. The residents&#8217; daily lives will be affected by the new policies of marriage, divorce, inheritance and child custody. Companies have started making changes to meet Emiratisation targets. 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Under this, divorce can be now initiated by the mutual consent of both parties or even by any one of the spouses alone. Articles 6,7, and 8 of the Abu Dhabi laws have explained the aspect of no-fault divorces in this, the spouses can seek divorce without being legally obligated to prove that their partner is at fault or has caused any harm during the marriage. After a divorce, both parents will have the child's joint custody unless they have objections. Joint child custody is the default norm until the child attains maturity, after which they can decide for themselves. If there's a dispute, the court shall decide in the child's best interests.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_future_plans_of_the_UAE\"><\/span>What are the future plans of the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe UAE has launched a national plan titled 'We The UAE 2031' outlining the country's development roadmap for the next ten years, focusing on economy, society and diplomacy. At an annual senior-level government gathering, Dubai's leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the announcement.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_not_allowed_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What is not allowed in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of the activities that are not allowed in the UAE include: Recreational drugs and narcotic substances. Pirated content. Fake currency. Items that are used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery. Publications and artwork that contradict or go against Islamic teachings and values. Gambling tools.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_strict_are_the_laws_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>How strict are the laws in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDubai has strict laws when it comes to alcohol consumption, dress, sexual conduct, and social behaviours in general that are essential for visitors to take notice of. Some of these legal guidelines consist of consuming alcohol only in your home, and at licensed venues, which means while living in Dubai, tourists must apply for a licence to buy alcohol and preserve it at home.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_new_corporate_tax_law_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What is the new corporate tax law in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe new corporate tax law was announced in January this year, which will levy a standard rate of 9% on taxable profits of more than AED 375,000 ($102,110). The tax is introduced to align the UAE with international standards, particularly the Global Minimum Tax on multinational corporations endorsed by the G20 major economies.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the new law in the UAE?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"One of the new UAE laws is the Personal Status Law. Under this, divorce can be now initiated by the mutual consent of both parties or even by any one of the spouses alone. Articles 6,7, and 8 of the Abu Dhabi laws have explained the aspect of no-fault divorces in this, the spouses can seek divorce without being legally obligated to prove that their partner is at fault or has caused any harm during the marriage. After a divorce, both parents will have the child's joint custody unless they have objections. Joint child custody is the default norm until the child attains maturity, after which they can decide for themselves. If there's a dispute, the court shall decide in the child's best interests.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the future plans of the UAE?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The UAE has launched a national plan titled 'We The UAE 2031' outlining the country's development roadmap for the next ten years, focusing on economy, society and diplomacy. At an annual senior-level government gathering, Dubai's leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the announcement.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is not allowed in the UAE?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Some of the activities that are not allowed in the UAE include: Recreational drugs and narcotic substances. Pirated content. Fake currency. Items that are used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery. Publications and artwork that contradict or go against Islamic teachings and values. 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Some of these legal guidelines consist of consuming alcohol only in your home, and at licensed venues, which means while living in Dubai, tourists must apply for a licence to buy alcohol and preserve it at home.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the new corporate tax law in the UAE?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The new corporate tax law was announced in January this year, which will levy a standard rate of 9% on taxable profits of more than AED 375,000 ($102,110). The tax is introduced to align the UAE with international standards, particularly the Global Minimum Tax on multinational corporations endorsed by the G20 major economies.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UAE is a diversified country with various cultures and lifestyles. 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