Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Trademark and Copyrights are part of the larger intellectual property family and are protected under different laws and through different measures in the UAE.Trademarks and copyrights are important...

The banks in the UAE allow a supplementary card to be provided to family members who are above twelve years old. Thus, a minor child may obtain a credit card, usually on another family member’s...

Introduction:In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2022, which establishes the Unemployment Insurance Scheme (UIS) in the UAE, individuals can claim Insurance for Loss of Employment (ILOE) to...

Commercial sector in the UAE is booming, with foreign investments into the UAE continuing at an encouraging pace. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2022, the foreign investment in the...

In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE’s highways, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has introduced amendments to the...

Intellectual property rights are broadly understood to comprise of various kinds of rights including ‘patents’, ‘trademarks’, ‘copyrights’, ‘designs’, etc. Intellectual property rights are vital to...

Introduction: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...

Counterfeiting money is one of the major offences that can be committed against the security of the country. Following the definition laid down in Article 239 of the UAE Penal Code, Federal Decree-Law...

Embezzlement under the UAE Penal CodeIn common language, embezzlement is understood to mean a crime in which the embezzler legally obtains assets and then fraudulently appropriates them. Under the UAE...

Losing a job suddenly can give rise to a number of unanticipated problems, and the situation becomes worse if you are the only earning member in the family. Thanks to the newly introduced Unemployment...

IntroductionIn 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...

Introduction:In the UAE, community living is a common lifestyle choice, encouraging a sense of togetherness and shared experiences. However, this closeness to neighbors can sometimes lead to...

Introduction:In Dubai’s rapidly growing real estate market, off-plan property purchases have become a popular investment option. However, delays in property handovers are a common issue, leaving...

Practicing medicine in the United Arab Emirates without a license is strictly prohibited under law. In the recent past, there have been instances where medical cosmetic surgeries have been conducted...

In the past decade, drugs laws have severally expanded and so is the punishment of drug-related crimes. Jail sentences for drug dealing have expanded in length, and numerous people have been detained...