Hassan Elhais

In Dubai, the rental increase is subject to the provisions of Decree number 43 of 2013, determining the rent increase for real property in the emirates of Dubai (the "Decree").Pursuant to the said...

Introduction:When investing in real estate, particularly in villa projects, purchasers often rely on developers and contractors to deliver homes free from defects. However, issues may arise where...

Dr. Elhais and his team of family lawyers and divorce lawyers in Dubai and across UAE are ready to help with any problems connected with UAE family law.Family is a fundamental part of any society, and...

Briefly summarize the position in your jurisdiction.The UAE is not a signatory to the Hague Convention. Within UAE laws, there are no statutory provisions specifically dealing with child abduction...

IntroductionFollowing a No Objection Certificate from the Family Guidance committee, the parties can file their family case in the Dubai Courts. In the second part of the of the guide through family...

The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status...

On 7th November 2021, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi issued a specific law for the first time to accommodate personal status matters for non-Muslims. The law was given Number 14 of the year 2021 and it was...

The Personal Status Court in Dubai deals with divorce matters for both Emiratis and Expats.The divorce process in Dubai is usually straightforward and involves the steps of counselling, settlements...

The UAE cabinet had recently adopted an amendment to the commercial companies act that allows for hundred per cent foreign ownership of companies in the UAE. These changes are now in effect starting...

Banking and Financial disputes could arise for businesses or individuals for many reasons. These could include non-repayment of loans, regulatory non-compliances, and issues related to debt...

Forgery of academic degrees is a serious offence in the UAE, with severe consequences for individuals and employers. Federal Law No. 9/2021 on the Prohibition of the Use of Academic Degrees Issued by...

In a recent article by Forbes, UAE was considered one of the safest countries in the world during the global pandemic. The credit for this achievement is deserved by none other than the government of...

The Emirate of Dubai has recently passed new amendments to the existing "Dubai Law No. 4/2018 on the Establishment of the Financial Audit Authority" ("LAW"). As per the new amendments, financial fraud...

Back in 29 August 2020, the United Arab Emirates Government’s Emirates New Agency (Wakalat Anba’a al Emarat, or ‘WAM’) publicly announced that H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the...

The vast majority of family court cases may have recourse to witness testimony, which can be very determinative to the outcome of the case.The type of evidence witnesses are permitted to offer to...