Hassan Elhais

IntroductionThe judicial system of United Arab Emirates operates at two levels. It operates at a federal level and a local level. At the local level, the relevant Emirates have their own court system...

Introduction:The UAE has recently witnessed significant changes in its approach to resolving individual labour disputes, evident in the amendments made to Article 54 of the Federal Labour Law No. (33...

IntroductionThe UAE has witnessed significant developments in its labour laws to promote fair and just employment practices. One important aspect of this law is the prohibition of discrimination...

In late 2018, the UAE Government authorized Federal Law number 10 of the year 2018 on product safety so as to expand the nature of items. The Product Safety Law includes 21 Articles and applies to...

This is especially obvious with regards to worldwide business transactions. Contracts are closed between two parties sitting in two different parts of the world and without meeting each other...

In the UAE, selling tobacco to individuals who are below eighteen years old is prohibited. This prohibition is governed by the Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 On Child’s Rights, also known as Wadeema’s...

A noteworthy amendment in the Commercial Agency Law (Federal Law 18 of 1981) in UAE is currently the talk of the town. The recent amendment was issued by virtue of Federal law 11 of 2020, which is...

Introduction:The UAE has comprehensive traffic laws in place to ensure road safety and responsible driving. One of the measures that the Dubai and UAE governments use to enforce Decree No. 30/2023...

IntroductionThe UAE has long been recognized as a favourable tax destination for individuals and businesses, drawing expatriates worldwide with its strategic location, flourishing economy, and...

The United Arab Emirates recently introduced the Federal Decree-Law no. 33 of 2021 on the ‘regulations of labour relations’, which would be in effect from 2nd February 2022 ("new decree law"). The new...

When dealing with divorce, you might have inadvertently come across various facets of what is commonly referred to as ‘family law’. The term ‘family law’ in the UAE broadly refers to the Federal Law...

IntroductionDivorce 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...

In the UAE, non-Muslims have a specific legal framework to follow when it comes to marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Two significant laws govern these matters: Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 On...

IntroductionThe New Insurance Law in the UAE, as outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 48/2023, brings comprehensive regulations to the insurance sector. Covering a wide range of aspects, from the scope...

IntroductionWith a significant number of foreigners residing and working in the UAE, the country has established a comprehensive legal framework to govern their entry, residence, and employment within...