Hassan Elhais

The Federal Law No. (6) of 2018 on arbitration (‘Arbitration Law’) defines arbitration as ‘ A procedure regulated by law in which a dispute between one or more parties is submitted, by agreement of...

The UAE is a popular destination for real estate investment due to its booming economy, attractive tax benefits and stable political environment. Purchasing a property in the UAE can be an attractive...

Food safety and food hygiene are crucial in maintaining the security of food, especially food that is being imported into the UAE. The UAE has passed the Federal Law No. 10 of 2015 on Food Safety...

In simple terms, a non-disclosure agreement (commonly referred to as an ‘NDA’) constitutes a written agreement between two parties or entities, wherein one party prohibits the other from sharing any...

George Bernard Shaw has righteously quoted we have not lost faith, we have just transferred it in the medical profession. Thus, an exceptional venerable position has been given to doctors, but, it is...

What does an action in Tort mean?A tort in terms of common law can be defined as a civil wrong that has caused loss or harm to a person, resulting in legal liability. An action in tort means any claim...

Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates, as the country has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the recreational use of drugs. The UAE has now recently introduced Decree...

"Hit-and-run", as the name suggests, is used to refer to those cases of motor vehicle accidents where, after causing the accident, the offender abandons the scene without informing the relevant...

Trespassing, in common parlance, means entering and /or staying at a person’s property without the permission of the such person.Meaning of TrespassingLike in many other jurisdictions, trespassing is...

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the public authorities in the UAE have taken proactive and adequate measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its citizens, residents and visitors. The UAE...

Stealing a UAE plate number is a crime which may be punishable under the UAE laws. Stealing a number plate would fall under the definition of "theft" of the Federal Decree Law No 31 of 2021, more...

Commercial general liability ("CGL") policies are a norm in the UAE. A CGL policy usually provides comprehensive liability coverage by encompassing different liability coverage under the same head...

Commercial liabilities are understood to mean liabilities of a business. In today’s world, given how much investment one puts into the business and the risks associated with it, it is very common for...

Commercial liabilities are understood to mean liabilities of a business. In today’s world, given how much investment one puts into the business and the risks associated with it, it is very common for...

Under the UAE laws, abortion is broadly regulated under two laws. These are the Federal Decree Law 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law (UAE Penal Code) and the Federal Decree Law...