Dubai: Dubai Chambers has arranged three legal workshops aimed at empowering Dubai’s business community. The 260 attendees of the seminars, which were held in collaboration with three reputable law firms, were meant to provide them with a deeper grasp of the business environment in the emirate.
“We have conducted numerous workshops and webinars to strengthen awareness on the legal requirements of conducting business in Dubai. Our continued efforts are important in helping companies ensure their compliance with laws and regulations. These workshops contribute to the enhancement of Dubai’s favorable business environment, reinforcing the private sector’s confidence in Dubai’s ability to remain at the forefront of the global business landscape,” said Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers.
In collaboration with Habib Al Mulla and Partners, a workshop on Labor Law discussed employment regulations in the UAE. The session covered various topics including employment contracts, obligations of the employee and the employer, leaves, non-compete clauses, Emiratization, termination, and labor disputes.
Another workshop focusing on new legislation and best practices surrounding bounced cheques was conducted in partnership with Clout Legal Consultancy. Discussing the evolving legal landscape for bounced cheques in the UAE, the session tackled issues such as penalties under Commercial Transactions Law, special considerations for company cheques, and bank liability for wrongful dishonor.
The third webinar was hosted together with Abdullah Al-Haddad, Lawyers and Legal Consultants, addressing the important aspects of establishing and legalizing companies. With a deliberation on the different legal types of companies and their advantages, the webinar also provided information on the different procedures for establishing and managing different types of companies.
As the engine of Dubai’s economic development, Dubai Chambers plays a crucial role in facilitating and improving the ease of doing business in Dubai while delivering value-added services. The organization is committed to boosting the growth of businesses and serves as a bridge connecting Dubai’s dynamic business community with the government and acts as a powerful advocate for the emirate’s business interests.