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realLaw AI Weekly Digest: July 20 – 24, 2026

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FTA clarifies VAT calculation for deemed supplies of services

MOHRE has updated its Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines, adding protective measures for pregnant employees, whilst the Central Bank has published three standards for takaful insurance. Federal Official Gazette No. 827 and Abu Dhabi Official Gazette No. 6 have been published, and the ADGM has issued rules on company takeovers. The realLaw AI database has been updated with regulations on the control of lubricating oils and the Ministry of Finance's Guidelines on PPP projects.

 

Federal Level — Labour and Health and Safety

01 — New safety measures for pregnant and breastfeeding employees

Administrative Decision No. 10 of 2026

Amends the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines with an article on the safety of female employees. The employer is obliged to select personal protective equipment taking into account the physiological characteristics of women, and, following notification of pregnancy or breastfeeding, to carry out an individual risk assessment within 5 business days. Based on the results, the employee may be temporarily transferred to another safe post without a...