The UAE Tele-communications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority have introduced regulations on marketing phone calls and penalties of fine ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 150,000 for breaching the rules and individuals face penalties up to AED 50,000.
Companies must obtain approval from competent authority before telemarketing individuals are prohibited from initiating marketing calls to offer products or services, firms must contact the customer between 9 AM to 6 PM and not call again if the person refuses an offer.
They can only call once a day or twice a week if the consumer does not answer. Firms can only use local number registered under company licence and training must be provided to the marketers on “professional conduct ethics”, keep records of all marketing calls.
UAE ANNOUNCES NEW ABORTION RULES OFFER RELIEF TO WOMEN WITH HIGH – RISK PREGNANCIES
New controls specify that requests will be evaluated by a committee comprised of three UAE doctors including an obstetrician-gynecologist and psychiatrist, plus a prosecution representative.
UAE has updated its abortion laws, expanding permissible cases and refining consent requirements. Abortions are now allowed if the pregnancy endangers the woman’s life or if severe abnormalities are detected.
The law also emphasizes the need for informed consent from the pregnant woman, prioritizing her autonomy. The requirement for spousal consent has been removed, except when the woman is unable to provide consent herself.
The legal amendments also stipulate that all abortion procedures must be performed in authorized medical facilities, with comprehensive medical reports justifying the necessity of the procedure. Unlawful abortions carry severe penalties, including imprisonment for healthcare professionals who perform them without legal justification.
