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Gambling is illegal in the UAE, and there are laws that not only regulate traditional gambling but also deal with the blending of video games and gambling, which has become more common in the digital era. In...more
In the United Arab Emirates, inheritance and wills are governed by a combination of Sharia law and civil laws. The legal framework for Muslim individuals' wills and inheritance is primarily based on the Federal Law No....more
8/31/2023
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Civil Code ,
Dubai ,
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Legal Representatives ,
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Personal Status Law ,
Property Owners ,
Real Estate Market ,
Residential Property Owners ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
Wills
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a prestigious financial free zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), established to diversify Dubai's economic resources and attract capital and investments to the region....more
Introduction: In the rapidly advancing digital age, cybercrime has become a serious global concern, and the UAE is not immune to this threat. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using tactics such as fake calls,...more
8/17/2023
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Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
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The United Arab Emirates has made significant strides in promoting and regulating electronic commerce (e-commerce) to keep pace with technological advancements and foster digital transformation. Two key laws governing...more
The UAE is committed to combating human trafficking and has further implemented a comprehensive legal framework in order to prevent, investigate and prosecute trafficking offenses.
This article aims to discuss the human...more
The UAE is a popular destination for real estate investment due to its booming economy, attractive tax benefits and stable political environment. Purchasing a property in the UAE can be an attractive investment opportunity...more
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects people all over the world, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fortunately, for the UAE the government in 2019 launched the Family protection Policy which caters to...more
Off-Plan property refers to a real estate that is purchased before it is constructed or completed. Purchasing an off-plan property in the UAE can be an attractive investment opportunity. However, it is essential to understand...more
The term “intellectual property” signifies any creation of the human intellect. It comprises of ideas, inventions, designs and discoveries, that can be used to earn recognition and financial gains. The most common examples of...more
There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country. According to the new federal law on narcotics, Federal Decree-Law No. 30...more
Parents are made to be the natural custodian of a child upon his birth, and in cases where parents are not fit to take custody, it may be given to the close relatives of the child, or a person competent to be a custodian in...more
Arson means the act of deliberately setting fire to property and thereby causing widespread damage, including danger to people and animals. Although the offence of arson typically involves buildings, it could include any...more
Misuse of the internet is severely punished, with crimes such as hacking, breaching private or government data, spreading rumors or fake news, tampering with data of certain authorities, defaming individuals or religious...more
The world today is too much dependent on technology; we cannot even imagine our lives without the internet anymore. While the benefits brought about by the digitalized world are many, it has also paved the way for commission...more
In recent years, alternate forms of dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation, have gained significant importance. Due to their advantages, these methods are being encouraged over litigation, especially in civil...more
One of the oldest forms of taking evidence in a court of law is by way of producing witnesses. In the UAE, witnesses are governed according to:
•Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2022, on Promulgating the Law of Evidence in...more
The introduction of a new personal status law for the non-Muslims is a landmark decision on part of the UAE government. To be enforced from February 1st, 2023, the Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status...more
What is Personal Injury Settlement?
Often there are injuries caused to a person by reason of an accident. If you have been in an accident caused by a third party’s mistake or negligence, which has left you injured, you may...more
The UAE is a global destination for millions of expats, who come from all walks of life, with varying cultures, religions, beliefs and way of life.
In order to make UAE a truly a globalized modern nation, many reforms have...more
Extradition in common language, is understood as the process under which one country, on the request of another country, returns a requested person, to the requested country, based on crimes committed by the requested person...more
The issue of domestic violence is universal and the UAE has taken bold steps to combat this issue. In this connection, the Federal Decree-Law No. 10/2019 On the Protection From Domestic Violence (Domestic Violence Law) has...more
Bribe and blackmail are two different concepts under criminal law. Bribe is generally understood to mean offering a gift or a benefit to another person who is in a position of power or who holds a public office, in exchange...more
Under the UAE Penal Code, called the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law, crimes are divided into three types. These are misdemeanours, felonies, and infractions....more
Foreign court judgments issued outside the UAE may be enforced in the UAE.
These judgments may be enforced in the UAE on-shore courts either pursuant to: (a) the Civil Procedure Law; or (b) bilateral or multilateral treaty...more