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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mental Health

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Threatening a Wife with Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences

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...more

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New UAE Law Aims to Protect Employee Mental Health Rights

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The United Arab Emirates’ new Mental Health Law came into effect on 30 May 2024. The Mental Health Law applies across the UAE, with the exception of the financial free zones, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

New Mental Health Law in the UAE: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction- The UAE has recently taken a groundbreaking step in mental health care with the implementation of Federal Law No. 10/2023 on Mental Health. The Mental Health Law prioritizes the rights of individuals...more

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