Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Introduction:The Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (Corporate Tax Law), establishes the legislative framework for imposing federal tax on corporations and...

IntroductionCabinet decision No. (75) of 2023 established a new table of administrative fines and penalties relating to corporation tax offenses. These new administrative fines are imposed by the...

Divorce is a significant legal process that involves the dissolution of the marital relationship, division of assets, child custody arrangements, and financial obligations. In the United Arab Emirates...

IntroductionThe General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) recently introduced a significant change in the pension landscape through Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023 on Pension and Social...

IntroductionThe General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) recently introduced a significant change in the pension landscape through Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023 on Pension and Social...

IntroductionThe UAE government recently issued a new Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2024 to regulate pharmaceutical establishments, the pharmacy profession, and medical products (new pharmaceutical...

IntroductionThe government of Dubai enacted the new public health law, Dubai Law No. 5 of 2025, to promote public health in the emirate. The primary object of this law is public health and community...

Introduction:The extradition process plays a significant role in international criminal law, allowing countries to cooperate in bringing absconders to justice. UAE has established a comprehensive...

Introduction:In the UAE, adherence to traffic laws is essential to ensure road safety and orderly conduct. The legal framework governing traffic-related matters comprises Federal Law No. 21/1995...

IntroductionThe UAE has implemented laws and regulations to control and regulate the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including vaping, which refers to the use of electronic...

Arbitration is an alternate method of dispute resolution, and is recognized throughout the world. Many a times, disputes arise under a contract, whether related to the validity of the contract, breach...

The law which regulates the maritime law in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 (Maritime Code).The provisions of the Maritime Code are to be construed which will promote...

Introduction:In recent years, the global economy has witnessed the popularity and adoption of cryptocurrencies, with Dubai emerging as a notable player in this digital financial landscape. As the...

The construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) principally embraces and follows worldwide accepted procedures for development contracts administered by UAE law or executed in the UAE...

Introduction:In recent years, Dubai has established robust legal frameworks to accommodate the diverse population of non-Muslim residents in matters of inheritance and estate planning. Key legislative...