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UAE authorities execute alterations to law decriminalizing really take a look at ricochet

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Central Bank, the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice carry out changes.

The law regarding decriminalization of cheques, and alterations identifying with incomplete installment of the cheque, and harden authoritative punishments for giving cheques without assets will happen from November 2, 2021, as indicated by the Central Bank of UAE.

“New changes to the Commercial Transactions Law, as per Decree Federal Law No (14) of 2020 are in accordance with the public authority’s drives to construct and support a feasible public economy dependent on best worldwide practice.

“The Central Bank’s essential drives and plans to update banking laws and guidelines persistently to follow advancements in the monetary area, to fill any lawful holes and inadequacies, and to convey the CBUAE’s vision to follow best practice universally in this regard,” said Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE.

“These revisions would help with working with business and banking exchanges, smoothing out methodology for gathering the really look at’s worth, and utilizing checks more adaptable.”

The new alterations are pointed toward lessening the negative viewpoints uncovered by down to earth insight of managing checks, contrasted with the best and best global practices.

The new alterations would likewise solidify the standards of equity by finding some kind of harmony between the interests of the really take a look at recipient or conveyor in satisfying their freedoms as quickly as time permits, and the cabinet’s advantage in eliminating any criminal case petitioned for non-installment of the check.

Thin degree for criminalisation

Under these corrections, the degree for criminalisation of returned checks because of inadequate assets has been limited, and bound to instances of dishonesty and other really look at violations. This would convey the ideal objectives of supplanting decriminalization with preventive measures, combined with obstruction elective punishments to decrease the abuse of checks.

These changes are additionally pointed toward getting the privileges of really take a look at conveyors and recipients, and would likewise facilitate assortment of the actually take a look at esteem in a more successful way (dictated by the Central Bank), while likewise reassuring the general population to utilize present day innovation and advanced means, rather than conventional paper checks.

Halfway installments

As indicated by these alterations, halfway installment of the check has likewise become obligatory. If the sum accessible for installment is not exactly the actually take a look at esteem, the drawee bank should pay the sum to some extent, except if the carrier rejects halfway installment.

“Changing Certain Provisions of the Commercial Transactions Law, is a fundamental stage in creating and upgrading the adaptability of enactment directing financial, business, exchange and venture exercises the UAE,” said Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy

Changes to the law would support the standards of equity, reasonableness and equivalent freedoms in business exchanges and the business climate in the nation, and add to empowering sound business rehearses at both individual and institutional levels.

“Criminalisation has been bound to really look at fashioning and their illicit use, purposely composing or marking checks such that render them unpayable, the criminalisation alluded to in the Penal Code on giving checks without reserves, or the peculiarity referred to regularly as returned or “bobbed” checks, was dropped, like embraced practice in an enormous number of wards, like France and the United States of Ameria,” said Abdullah Sultan Bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice.

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Dubai-based expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle

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An Indian expat living in Dubai has won Dh150,000 in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly e-draw, part of Series 276.

Naushadh Chathery, a 37-year-old driver from Kerala, struck lucky in the weekly raffle. He has been living and working in Dubai for the past 15 years while his family remains back home in India.

Win 20 Years in the Making

Chathery has been participating in Big Ticket for two decades, sometimes solo, sometimes with a group of friends. For this draw, he opted for the popular ‘Buy 2, Get 4 Free’ bundle with 10 friends, and it was one of the free tickets that clinched their win.

Chathery said that the group plans to split the prize, and he will save his share. His eyes are now firmly set on the grand prize of Dh25 million.

Countdown to Dh25 Million Grand Draw

The Dh150,000 prize comes ahead of the grand finale on July 3, when one lucky winner will walk away with Dh25 million. On the same day, three others will win Dh75,000 each as part of the e-draw series.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.bigticket.ae or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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Got traffic fines in Abu Dhabi? Pay early and save up to 35%

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Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to take advantage of generous discounts on traffic fines if they pay early.

Under the ongoing “Take the Initiative and Benefit” campaign, drivers can get a 35% discount on fines if they settle them within 60 days of issuance. After that, a 25% discount still applies, but only for non-serious violations.

Easy, Digital Payments

To make things easier, the fines can be paid through multiple digital channels, including the Abu Dhabi Police website and mobile app, ensuring quick, hassle-free transactions.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to:

  • Promote road safety
  • Encourage responsible driving
  • Support the community by easing financial burdens and encouraging legal compliance

Don’t Let Fines Pile Up

Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, stressed the importance of timely payment and compliance with traffic laws. Avoiding delays not only ensures a cleaner driving record, but also helps residents make the most of available discounts.

The discounts

  • 35% discount: Pay within 60 days
  • 25% discount: After 60 days (excludes serious violations)
  • Pay easily via the official website and app
  • Campaign goal: Safer roads, less financial stress

So if you’ve got a traffic fine, now’s the time to clear it.

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Dubai’s Jebel Ali Metro Station gets a new name

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major naming rights deal that will see Jebel Ali Metro Station rebranded as National Paints Metro Station for the next decade.

The move follows a partnership between National Paints Factories Co. and Hypermedia, in coordination with Mada Media, the RTA’s exclusive naming rights concessionaire. The deal positions the metro station, located in the heart of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of Dubai’s most active industrial corridors, as a powerful branding platform.

A Strategic Public-Private Collaboration

Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of RTA’s Rail Agency, said the agreement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with the private sector while opening new doors for business and employment.

Mada Media CEO Mohamad Al Hammadi echoed the sentiment, calling the deal a new chapter in turning metro stations into high-impact media zones. National Paints Managing Director Samer Sayegh added that the renaming aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s urban and infrastructure development.

What’s Next?

The transition will roll out gradually between July and October 2025, during which all signs, maps, digital boards, mobile apps, and onboard announcements will be updated to reflect the new National Paints Metro Station branding.

The station is part of Dubai Metro’s Red Line, serving a key economic zone that’s home to major industrial players and logistics operations.

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