The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation (“Law”). This Law lays down extensive provisions regarding the usage of public roads, the proper conduct of drivers of vehicles,…
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/ International Law & Trade, Transportation
The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Criminal Law, International Law & Trade
What is an abortion?
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of the embryo or the fetus. Generally, the term abortion refers to induced abortion where the procedure is caried out medically. A…
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/ Criminal Law, Health, International Law & Trade
With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities. Time and again, we…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Criminal Law, International Law & Trade, Privacy
A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation refers to multiple wives…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No. (17)…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates who have chosen to live in the country. These laws are rooted in the…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare cases,…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
In the UAE, divorce and related matters are governed by the UAE family Law. Due to the presence of various communities coexisting in the country, the UAE government has enacted separate laws for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, International Law & Trade
The UAE law states that after a divorce, the father is obligated to provide child support for his children, under both Muslim law and non-Muslim law. Similarly, the husband may be ordered by the court to make payments to the…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
How can a family court decision be appealed?
Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process. In this article,…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law, International Law & Trade
Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has enacted…
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/ Criminal Law, Health, International Law & Trade, Professional Malpractice
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems. The country continuously works towards building a land where these communities can grow and…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade
Marriages in the UAE are governed by the UAE family laws which include the personal status law and the civil status laws. The civil status laws include Federal decree Law No. 41 of 2022 governing non-Muslims in the UAE except in…
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/ Family Law, International Law & Trade