This Week's Top 5 News Highlights You Can't Miss

Under new Federal Law, RAK Courts grant the first divorce to non-muslim couples

Ras Al Khaimah court granted the first divorce to non-muslim couples under the new UAE Federal Law. The non-Muslim couple has been granted a divorce by the local court following the husband's petition, supported by a signed settlement agreement and evidence of marital breakdown. The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance (Personal Status) issued the divorce based on Federal Law No. 41 of 2022.?

Dubai introduces 3-Month visa for medical professionals

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative called 'Permit to Practice' at the Arab Health Exhibition 2024. This pioneering initiative in the UAE enables healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and alternative medicine practitioners, to integrate into health teams within the public and private sectors. The initiative requires meeting essential requirements and obtaining practice permits approved by the DHA.

Sharjah Police thwart Dh800,000 gold smuggling operation

In a successful operation, the Sharjah Police thwarted a gold smuggling operation involving jewellery valued at Dh800,000. The jewellery had been stolen from a store in Khorfakkan during the late hours of the night. Upon receiving a report, the Sharjah Police Operations room promptly responded to the crime scene, initiating an investigation and collecting evidence. Within a few hours, the investigative team identified the members of the gang responsible for the robbery.

CBUAE impose fine on an insurance company for breach of compliance laws

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has levied a financial sanction and imposed a fine of Dh1.2 million on an insurance company operating in the UAE. The penalty is a result of the company's failure to adhere to the central bank's regulations concerning anti-money laundering. The Central Bank of the UAE highlighted deficiencies in the insurance company's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations policies and procedures.

Abu Dhabi Police reinforce minimum speed requirements

Abu Dhabi Police reiterate the minimum speed of 120 km/h on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Road, applicable to the two fast lanes in both directions. Violators face a fine of Dh400 for driving below the specified minimum speed limit of the road, while the maximum speed remains at 140 km/h.

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