Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

As compared to other jurisdictions, UAE allows individuals possessing dishonoured bank cheques to file a criminal case against the issuer of the cheque. Federal Law Number 3 of 1987 Penal Code by...

Panadol, paracetamol, antibiotics or anti-allergies are some medicines which are often lying around your house in case of emergencies or are readily available over the counter in any nearby pharmacy...

Sexual harassment may be perpetrated in different forms; it could be verbal harassment; it could be in the form of unwanted attention and also in a physical form. Instances of verbal sexual harassment...

Background Dowry is money or property, which is offered by the husband to the wife, in consideration of marriage. Dowry is the property of the bride and she is free to dispose of it. Dowry offers...

Imagination and creativity of humans are beyond control when it comes to stealing. Being digitalized is a boon and a curse. It is easy for a person to steal your identity online, make purchases from...

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one. By allowing non-Muslim civil marriage, the UAE has made it possible for expats...

In the UAE, the affairs of a child after the divorce of the parents are determined based on the applicable family law. The UAE has three family Laws that may be applied to the case, as per the...

Alimony generally refers to the court ordered payment that is required to be paid by one spouse, generally the husband, to the other spouse who is generally the wife, under a divorce agreement. The...

Terminating a contract essentially implies extinguishing the liabilities mentioned within the contract. When a contract is terminated by one of the parties, it is no longer enforceable under the law...

IntroductionThe United Arab Emirates has established itself as a top destination for ambitious construction and real estate development because it keeps investing in infrastructure, tourism, and...

With an enormous population of expatriates in the UAE, a large number of people choose to live in co-living spaces as they are an economical option. Although co living is not banned as per federal or...

IntroductionRental disagreements are more common in Dubai than many people realize. With thousands of new tenancy agreements signed each year, most go smoothly, but issues still arise at the time of...

IntroductionWhen you’ve poured your heart, soul, and savings into building a brand in the UAE, the last thing you want is to find a "twin" business operating down the street with a similar logo. Your...

Introduction:In the UAE, employment relations are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 and its implementing regulations. The issue of non-compete clauses and employee obligations holds...

IntroductionIn the UAE, Bank Loans Offered to Individual Customers are governed by Regulation No. 29/2011 Regarding Bank Loans & Other Services Offered to Individual Customers. Additionally, the...