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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Improper storage, labeling land Kuwait cooperatives in trouble
KUWAIT CITY, July 20: The committee tasked to follow up on the implementation of Ministerial Resolution No. 31/2025 conducted a field inspection tour with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In a press statement, Committee Chairman and Cooperative Supervisor Yousef Al-Jafour revealed that the inspection of cooperatives in Farwaniya and Hawally governorates resulted in the issuance of several judicial seizure orders against cooperatives proven to have violated the resolution, particularly Article Eight, which is related to cleanliness and quality. He said the violations include poor storage of agricultural products that led to spoilage and the formation of molds, in addition to improper display methods and the failure to replenish goods regularly. He affirmed that the confiscated items will be referred to the Investigations Department at the Ministry of Interior, and then to the Misdemeanor Judge, indicating the fine may reach KD500. He stressed the need to put labels showing the country of origin, weight, and price to avoid violations. He explained that Law No. 24/1979, amended by Law No. 118/2013, grants the Ministry of Social Affairs the authority to monitor the work of cooperatives. He stated that 'Ministerial Resolution No. 46T/2021 stipulates gradual progression of penalties, ranging from a warning to the suspension of transactions and the labor file at the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM).' He also disclosed that intensive monitoring, since the issuance of Administrative Resolution No. 1650/2025 on supporting the promotion of local products, resulted in a decline in violations and an increase in the percentage of local vegetable purchases from 46 percent in June 2024 to more than 70 percent at present. He added the ministry is studying a new mechanism to enhance the prioritization of local products in cooperatives, as per the directive of Assistant Undersecretary for Financial, Administrative and Cooperative Affairs Dr. Sayed Issa.
Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law to modernise Dubai's dispute settlement process
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (9) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Law No. (18) of 2021 concerning the regulation of conciliation frameworks for the settlement of disputes arising within the emirate. The amendment replaces ten articles of the original law and is part of sustained efforts to advance and modernise the emirate's legal apparatus while offering the highest levels of efficiency and services to every member of society. Article 5 of the new law specifies the type of disputes qualifying for mandatory conciliation efforts. These include disputes referred by the President of Dubai Courts, personal status disputes, disputes where the parties agree to refer them to the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (CASD), and lawsuits referred to the CASD by the courts based on prior agreement between the litigants. Exemptions Article 5 also outlines disputes, orders, matters, and claims that shall remain exempt from conciliation pathways. These include interim orders, urgent cases, matters of guardianship, inheritance, and such other disputes, without prejudice to the powers of the Inheritance Court to propose settlement to the parties in inheritance cases. Conciliation is also not to be mooted in cases where arbitration is inconceivable, such as marriage and divorce verification cases; disputes beyond the jurisdiction of Dubai Courts (falling under other entities, centres, or committees); and disputes where conciliation is prohibited under Dubai's legal framework. Article 6 of the law addresses the scope of dispute resolution procedures before the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee. It states that disputes registered in Dubai Courts' electronic system and submitted to the CASD for amicable settlement are to be reviewed by a Conciliator under the supervision of a Competent Judge. The article stipulates that the procedures, criteria, and provisions of this law and its binding resolutions must be complied with when taking up disputes before the CASD. For personal status disputes, conciliation is offered through the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee, following rules and procedures defined by the President of the Judicial Council or his authorised representative. Existing rules and procedures outlined in Resolution No. (3) of 2021 remain in effect until a new resolution is issued. Provision to engage experts The revised text of the article also empowers the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee to engage experts to elicit technical opinions. The decision to engage an expert must specify the scope of work, timeframe, fees, and the party responsible for payment. If conciliation is successful, it is documented in a Conciliation Agreement signed by the disputing parties and approved by the conciliator. This agreement shall carry the legal force of a writ of execution once the executory formula is applied. Article 8 of the law addresses dispute registration and review procedures before government entities and other authorised entities. Article 9 details the duties of the Chief Justice. Article 23 focuses on the 'Conciliation Agreement,' its format, resulting outcomes, and obligations for the disputing parties. Article 24 specifies the conditions under which a Conciliator's assignment shall be deemed to have concluded. Executory formula Article 27 of Law No. (9) of 2025 outlines the requirements for approving a Conciliation Agreement and validating the executory formula. The Conciliator, after verifying these requirements, approves the agreement and endorses the executory formula. Disputing parties can only challenge the Conciliator's decision if they have reasonable grounds to show they were victims of fraud or deception. Such challenges must be submitted within five business days of the agreement's approval, and the competent judge will issue a ruling on such concerns within five business days. The ruling thus issued is final. The article also stipulates that a copy of the agreement is provided to the relevant parties alone, and that the issuance of a second copy requires a court order provided the original is lost or unusable. Article 28 of the new law specifies criteria for Dubai Courts to accept lawsuits requiring prior conciliation attempts, outlining procedures for referral to the CASD or the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee. Article 30 specifies the fees for dispute registration and Conciliation Agreement approval. The new law will be published in the Official Gazette and come into effect upon its publication. It is worth noting that the 'Regulation of Conciliation in Dubai' law aims to promote amicable dispute resolution through conciliation, encouraging alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, strengthening contractual relationships and business ventures through amicable settlements, expediting dispute resolution, and ensuring absolute confidentiality throughout the process.
Emirates 24/7
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Mohammed bin Rashid issues law amending provisions of the Dubai Conciliation Law
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (9) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Law No. (18) of 2021 concerning the regulation of conciliation frameworks for the settlement of disputes arising within the emirate. The amendment replaces ten articles of the original law and is part of sustained efforts to advance and modernise the emirate's legal apparatus while offering the highest levels of efficiency and services to every member of society. Article 5 of the new law specifies the type of disputes qualifying for mandatory conciliation efforts. These include disputes referred by the President of Dubai Courts, personal status disputes, disputes where the parties agree to refer them to the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (CASD), and lawsuits referred to the CASD by the courts based on prior agreement between the litigants. Exemptions Article 5 also outlines disputes, orders, matters, and claims that shall remain exempt from conciliation pathways. These include interim orders, urgent cases, matters of guardianship, inheritance, and such other disputes, without prejudice to the powers of the Inheritance Court to propose settlement to the parties in inheritance cases. Conciliation is also not to be mooted in cases where arbitration is inconceivable, such as marriage and divorce verification cases; disputes beyond the jurisdiction of Dubai Courts (falling under other entities, centres, or committees); and disputes where conciliation is prohibited under Dubai's legal framework. Article 6 of the law addresses the scope of dispute resolution procedures before the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee. It states that disputes registered in Dubai Courts' electronic system and submitted to the CASD for amicable settlement are to be reviewed by a Conciliator under the supervision of a Competent Judge. The article stipulates that the procedures, criteria, and provisions of this law and its binding resolutions must be complied with when taking up disputes before the CASD. For personal status disputes, conciliation is offered through the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee, following rules and procedures defined by the President of the Judicial Council or his authorised representative. Existing rules and procedures outlined in Resolution No. (3) of 2021 remain in effect until a new resolution is issued. Provision to engage experts The revised text of the article also empowers the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee to engage experts to elicit technical opinions. The decision to engage an expert must specify the scope of work, timeframe, fees, and the party responsible for payment. If conciliation is successful, it is documented in a Conciliation Agreement signed by the disputing parties and approved by the conciliator. This agreement shall carry the legal force of a writ of execution once the executory formula is applied. Article 8 of the law addresses dispute registration and review procedures before government entities and other authorised entities. Article 9 details the duties of the Chief Justice. Article 23 focuses on the 'Conciliation Agreement,' its format, resulting outcomes, and obligations for the disputing parties. Article 24 specifies the conditions under which a Conciliator's assignment shall be deemed to have concluded. Executory formula Article 27 of Law No. (9) of 2025 outlines the requirements for approving a Conciliation Agreement and validating the executory formula. The Conciliator, after verifying these requirements, approves the agreement and endorses the executory formula. Disputing parties can only challenge the Conciliator's decision if they have reasonable grounds to show they were victims of fraud or deception. Such challenges must be submitted within five business days of the agreement's approval, and the competent judge will issue a ruling on such concerns within five business days. The ruling thus issued is final. The article also stipulates that a copy of the agreement is provided to the relevant parties alone, and that the issuance of a second copy requires a court order provided the original is lost or unusable. Article 28 of the new law specifies criteria for Dubai Courts to accept lawsuits requiring prior conciliation attempts, outlining procedures for referral to the CASD or the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee. Article 30 specifies the fees for dispute registration and Conciliation Agreement approval. The new law will be published in the Official Gazette and come into effect upon its publication. It is worth noting that the 'Regulation of Conciliation in Dubai' law aims to promote amicable dispute resolution through conciliation, encouraging alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, strengthening contractual relationships and business ventures through amicable settlements, expediting dispute resolution, and ensuring absolute confidentiality throughout the process.
Al Etihad
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Mohammed bin Rashid issues law amending provisions of the Dubai Conciliation Law
16 July 2025 12:53 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (9) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Law No. (18) of 2021 concerning the regulation of conciliation frameworks for the settlement of disputes arising within the amendment replaces ten articles of the original law, and is part of sustained efforts to advance and modernise the emirate's legal apparatus while offering the highest levels of efficiency and services to every member of 5 of the new law specifies the type of disputes qualifying for mandatory conciliation efforts. These include disputes referred by the President of Dubai Courts, personal status disputes, disputes where the parties agree to refer them to the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (CASD), and lawsuits referred to the CASD by the courts based on prior agreement between the litigants. ExemptionsArticle 5 also outlines disputes, orders, matters, and claims that shall remain exempt from conciliation pathways. These include interim orders, urgent cases, matters of guardianship, inheritance, and such other disputes, without prejudice to the powers of the Inheritance Court to propose settlement to the parties in inheritance cases. Conciliation is also not to be mooted in cases where arbitration is inconceivable, such as marriage and divorce verification cases; disputes beyond the jurisdiction of Dubai Courts (falling under other entities, centres, or committees); and disputes where conciliation is prohibited under Dubai's legal 6 of the law addresses the scope of dispute resolution procedures before the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee. It states that disputes registered in Dubai Courts' electronic system and submitted to the CASD for amicable settlement are to be reviewed by a Conciliator under the supervision of a Competent article stipulates that the procedures, criteria, and provisions of this law and its binding resolutions must be complied with when taking up disputes before the personal status disputes, conciliation is offered through the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee, following rules and procedures defined by the President of the Judicial Council or his authorised rules and procedures outlined in Resolution No. (3) of 2021 remain in effect until a new resolution is issued. Provision to Engage ExpertsThe revised text of the article also empowers the CASD and the Family Guidance and Reconciliation Committee to engage experts to elicit technical opinions. The decision to engage an expert must specify the scope of work, timeframe, fees, and the party responsible for payment. If conciliation is successful, it is documented in a Conciliation Agreement signed by the disputing parties and approved by the conciliator. This agreement shall carry the legal force of a writ of execution once the executory formula is 8 of the law addresses dispute registration and review procedures before government entities and other authorised 9 details the duties of the Chief Justice. Article 23 focuses on the 'Conciliation Agreement,' its format, resulting outcomes, and obligations for the disputing 24 specifies the conditions under which a Conciliator's assignment shall be deemed to have concluded. Executory FormulaArticle 27 of Law No. (9) of 2025 outlines the requirements for approving a Conciliation Agreement and validating the executory formula. The Conciliator, after verifying these requirements, approves the agreement, and endorses the executory formula. Disputing parties can only challenge the Conciliator's decision if they have reasonable grounds to show they were victims of fraud or deception. Such challenges must be submitted within five business days of the agreement's approval, and the competent judge will issue a ruling on such concerns within five business days. The ruling thus issued is article also stipulates that a copy of the agreement is provided to the relevant parties alone, and that the issuance of a second copy requires a court order provided the original is lost or 28 of the new law specifies criteria for Dubai Courts to accept lawsuits requiring prior conciliation attempts, outlining procedures for referral to the CASD or the Family Guidance and Reconciliation 30 specifies the fees for dispute registration and Conciliation Agreement new law will be published in the Official Gazette, and come into effect upon its publication. It is worth noting that the 'Regulation of Conciliation in Dubai' law aims to promote amicable dispute resolution through conciliation, encouraging alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, strengthening contractual relationships and business ventures through amicable settlements, expediting dispute resolution, and ensuring absolute confidentiality throughout the process.
Libya Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
ACA suspends the Executive Director, the Chairman and 6 Board members of GNMTC
Based on the report of the Administrative Control Authority's (ACA) Director of the General Department of Control on the productive sectors and infrastructure No. (1392-39), and what is required by the public interest, the President of the ACA issued on 13 July his decision No. (391) of 2025 suspending from work the following: – The Executive Director of the General National Maritime Transport Company (GNMTC). - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.1) of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.2) of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.3) of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.4) of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.5) of the GNMTC. - A member of the Board (No.6) of the GNMTC. The ACA said the suspension comes for reasons and requirements of the public interest, pursuant to the provisions of Article (31) of Law No. (20) of 2013 establishing the ACA, its amendments, and its executive regulations.
