ANDERS Legal Consultancy: Looking Back at 2020 – Legal Developments in the UAE

Looking Back at 2020 – Legal Developments in the United Arab Emirates
Although measures to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic continue to influence our daily lives and remain the focus of governments and legislators worldwide, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has not missed out on implementing a variety of significant new laws which further strengthen the UAE as a global business hub.
Energy Globe Award 2021 – Ausschreibung

Der Energy Globe, World Award for Sustainability ist heute der weltweit bedeutendste Umweltpreis und wird seit über 20 Jahren gemeinsam mit Advantage Austria durchgeführt.
Mit unserer Initiative Möchten wir die führende Rolle der Österreichischen Wirtschaft in Bezug auf erfolgreich umgesetzten Umweltschutz unterstreichen. Wir wollen diesen Award zukünftig auch verstärkt nutzen, um österreich und die Österreichische Wirtschaft als die Nr. 1 bei Umweltlösungen und der Optimierung von nationalen Umweltprojekten zu positionieren. In diesem Sinne suchen wir nach nationalen und internationalen Umweltprojekten mit Österreichischer Beteiligung.
Wir würden uns freuen, wenn es in der Community der ABC Mitglieder und ABC Freunde Projekte gibt, die das Thema Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt- sowie Klimaschutz weltweit sichtbar machen und unterstützen und ihre Bewerbung um den Energy Globe Award 2021 einreichen!
Der Einsendeschluss ist der 09.Dezember 2020.
Klicken Sie hier für weiterführende Informationan (auch in Englisch):
ANDERS Legal Consultancy: Employing Domestic Workers in the UAE

Nannies, maids, gardeners and drivers are an integral part of everyday family life in the Arab world. The employment of domestic workers is also common in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). It should be noted that their employment is subject to different regulations than those applicable to employees in companies.
Our member ANDERS LEGAL CONSULTANCY kindly provides detailed information in GERMAN or ENGLISH
Austrian Heuriger 2020
It´s that time of the year again! The Courtyard by Marriot World Trade Center Abu Dhabi invites you to the annual Austrian feast:
Austrian Heuriger 2020, October 29th and 30th
Make a booking: +971 52 914 1207

Oktoberfest Brunch at Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City
The Oktoberfest Brunch at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City continues!
ABC members enjoy 20% off on brunch packages. Another offer: Book 2 brunches & stay for free!
www.moevenpick.com

EXPO 2020 Dubai – Update

Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force
A Business To Government Discussion Platform
We would like to introduce you to the Business Continuity Task Force, a single window of communications between the multi-nation business community and the UAE government.
The Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force brings together members of the UAE business community through their respective business councils and enable them to collaborate on a joint task force aimed at streamlining communication and deliverables to the relevant authorities. Currently 31 Business Councils and 6,500 companies in the UAE are represented. Learn more
UAE Skills Initiative – Survey
Please take part in the
UAE Skills Initiative – Survey
Dubai Chamber wishes to thank those partners for supporting the “UAE Skills’ initiative, aimed at establishing a national skills framework to help educators across the UAE develop market-led programs that respond to private sector evolving manpower needs.
Dubai Chamber encourages other members to take part in shaping the future of education through their active participation in the UAE Skills survey; designed for senior HR representatives/experts to determine the skills and competencies they require for fresh graduate jobs in seven key sectors (see attached). Please complete by September 24th. For more information please click here.
Precautionary Guidelines for International Travellers
In line with the preventive measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
is instructing hotel establishments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to convey these regulations to their international travellers:
Circular no. (63) – 2020 – Guideline for International Travellers
Precautionary Guidelines for Travelers

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