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4 available 4 • View allWhat are the requirements to start a business which involves an element of lottery?


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Q: I'd like to operate a business model which involves an element of chance (or lottery/raffle draw).
What license will I need besides the standard trading license?
We operate a Mainland company (retail store) in the UAE for over 30+ years.
Due to multiple factors affecting business volume and margins, I have ideated a strategy relevant to cater to the current marketplace sentiment offering an exceptional value proposition to retail customers as well as to retail merchants.



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What are the legal steps to start a new lottery business?
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Q: I want to start new lottery business.
What are the legal steps to start?

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Raffle winner's rights violated. What to do?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I need legal assistance regarding my winning of a raffle draw with a prize of AED 100,000.
The original payment agreement was not honored, and I was offered a new deal to split the winnings into 20 separate payments without a specified starting date.
This delay has caused me personal and financial inconveniences, including bounced cheques and borrowing money. I believe I am entitled to receive the full prize and compensation for damages.
I have gathered relevant proof and evidence to support my case.



Jul 10, 2023
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Is it legal to participate in online lotteries from the UAE, and what are the risks?


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Q: Hello,
Is purchasing an online EuroMillions ticket from outside the UAE legal under local laws?
What are the legal implications of participating in an online lottery through an online platform?



Feb 24, 2025
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3 available 3 • View allAn Overview of the Legal Framework for Entrepreneurs in the UAE 4
Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.
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Procedures of Company Formation in the UAE 2
The different Emirates in the UAE have different requirements and procedures for obtaining business licenses. To register your entity, you need to follow steps and obtain approvals from the Department of Economic Development and other relevant authorities.
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Overview of the New Gaming Landscape in the UAE 2
Gaming like card games, slots, roulette, and other gambling activities was illegal in the UAE on religious grounds, which forbid such practices. It was prohibited by the UAE Penal Code that set penalties starting from fines and reaching in certain cases ten years of imprisonment. This has all started to change with the creation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies 15
The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.
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Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
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My friend got arrested in a drug case because he went along with one of his friends who has contacts with drug dealers.
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She called me to come and sort out my remaining dues, but instead, she misguided me to physically resign, which was a big mistake on my part as an employee.
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