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31/12/2014

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2015

30/07/2014

01/12/2013

01/01/2013

Wish all the friends and their family a very happy new year.

24/12/2012

Faith makes all things possible,
Hope makes all things work,
Love makes all things beautiful,
May you have all the three for this Christmas.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

25/10/2012

Eid Mubarak to all Friends & Fans.

18/08/2012

On the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, please accept our best wishes for Eid. May you all celebrate it with your family in good health, good cheer and prosperity. Eid Mubarak.

01/06/2012

UAE CLOSE TO FINALISING NEW BANKRUPTCY LAW

The UAE is close to finalising an updated federal bankruptcy law and a draft of the legislation should be ready by the end of this year.
The draft, which has been in the works since 2009, should enable both listed and family-owned companies in the UAE to be rescued rather than having to go through lengthy bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings.

01/06/2012

BAHRAIN APPROVES NEW CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
Bahrain is to introduce a new consumer protection law this year, giving authorities the right to inspect retailers’ products. The new rules, approved by the Shura Council, will allow the Industry and Commerce Ministry to assign inspectors to check shops and businesses on a regular basis and scrutinise their existing products.
Inspectors with judiciary authorities will have the right to take action where businesses have violated the laws, but they will need to provide substantial evidence.

05/05/2012

False absconder complaint liable to be seen as forgery. If it is proved to the Ministry of Labour that the absconder complaint made by a sponsor is false, such complaint will be deemed to be forgery in an official document and the ministry may transfer the person who filed the false complaint to the Public Prosecution.

04/05/2012

Policeman gets 6-month jail for stealing iPhone after tampering lost and found report while on duty at Dubai Airport.