Hassan Elhais

Legal PrincipleIt is possible to request the annulment of arbitration award if it was based on invalid terms of reference or an agreement which has expired by time prescription as per Article 216/A of...

Personal affairs in the UAE were controlled by the UAE Personal Status Law No. 28 of 2005 and the UAE Civil Transactions Law until February 2023. However, the UAE government has recently proposed a...

Witnesses' appearance in court is mandatory when summoned. The law requires that witnesses be summoned at least 24 hours before the hearing, though they may appear without prior notice if requested by...

Trends in the Legal System of UAE amidst New NormalThe start of the global pandemic has not only affected the life of individuals but has also resulted in the change of the administrative system of...

Introduction:A Will is a crucial legal document specifying how an individual’s assets and property should be distributed upon their death. In the UAE, the creation and registration of a Will...

A new citizenship law has been introduced in the United Arab Emirates by amending the UAE federal law no. 17 of 1992, also known as the Citizenship Law. The amendments in the new law has been regarded...

The civil procedure regulation of a country is amongst the necessary legislation within a nation. Civil cases arise regularly and can relate to many topics as well as an initiate from countless...

With the swift changes in the personal laws of the UAE, the most momentous among them were the laws relating to Divorce and Inheritance. The personal Islamic laws of the UAE were rebuilt by the UAE...

A recent ruling by a UAE court determined that persistent threats by a husband about polygamous cohabitation will be considered to be psychological or mental harm to his wife. Polygamous cohabitation...

On 23 September 2018, HH the president of UAE issued Federal Law Number 19 of 2018 the Foreign Direct Investment Law or the Law moderating the constraints imposed on foreign ownership within UAE...

Introduction:In accordance with Federal Law No. 21/1995 concerning Traffic, specific procedures are outlined for drivers involved in traffic accidents within the UAE. These regulations are intended to...

In the UAE, non-citizens constitute approximately 70% of the country’s population. This is made up of residents and tourists present in the country. People arriving in the UAE for the purpose of...

The treaty will enable the countries to help each other in criminal investigation and prosecution of crimes through mutual collaboration and extradition of accused hiding in either of the country post...

Introduction:In June 2024, the UAE introduced Cabinet Decision No. 43/2024, establishing a comprehensive framework for handling non-resident foreigners caught in possession of narcotic drugs or...

Introduction:In the UAE, corporate taxation is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 47/2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, providing a comprehensive legal framework outlining tax...