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4 available 4 • View allHelp in reviewing Terms of Use for the mobile app
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Q: Hi there,
I would like to seek help from a lawyer with expertise in data protection, privacy policy and reviewing terms of use for an app which gathers lifestyle/activity data about users (e.g. no. of daily steps etc) to see if our practices are compliant with requirements in the UAE.
Thanks

May 30, 2017
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Legal requirements for developing a mobile application in the UAE
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Q: Hi Experts,
I do have a business plan and developed a mobile application for this. But before making a mobile app live, I would like to know if my business plan is legal in the UAE.
If not, what approval...etc. is required?
Kindly let me know what plan/help/package in this portal is relevant to address my concern.
Regards
K

Aug 12, 2020
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Having a company and a license to create a mobile application?

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Q: I am creating a mobile application, and I would like to introduce a payment process within the app to facilitate the whole process for the service provider.
Now, the idea of the app is similar to (meetups); anyone can create an event and the event can be set as a paid event, joiners will have to pay the organizer which can be anyone signed up to the app.
Usually, the process goes like this people pay the organizer on the spot in cash. I would like to make it to be an online payment to the organizer.
Do I need to have a company and a license to start this?
And is the process of the app idea allowed here in the UAE?


Jul 12, 2021
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Do I need a license or legal steps to launch my independently developed app?




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Q: Hi everyone,
I'm a mobile app developer for iOS and Android. I have a mobile app idea that helps people find daily commutes. I’ve completed the Android application and want to launch it on the Play Store.
Before going live, I have some concerns—do I need to apply for a license, or is there any legal process I should follow?
I developed the app independently, with no company involvement. The app will be free for everyone, with no revenue model attached yet. I would appreciate any suggestions or guidance.
Thank you!





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