Hassan Elhais

The Federal law no. 35 of 1992 concerning the ‘criminal procedure law’, specifies the procedures for the prosecution of criminal cases in the UAE (‘Criminal procedure code’). The rules and procedures...

Online harassment or cyberbullying can be defined as the practice of ‘using electronic communication to bully a person, which could be by sending messages which are of a threatening or intimidating...

A sale and purchase agreement (SPA) is a most utilized contract/agreement in language in business exchanges particularly in the land division. So as to settle an arrangement of either a property or...

The expansion of multinational companies is always either through incorporating a subsidiary or associating with a local distributor or a commercial agent in any jurisdiction. UAE is a standout amid...

Divorce is indeed a very delicate matter, and if children are involved, it should be dealt with the utmost care and conscious. Family Lawyers in Dubai herein wishes to address this reoccurring issue...

In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes. This...

Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, made even more challenging when children are involved. In UAE, child custody decisions are made with great care, taking into consideration both...

Introduction:In the UAE, Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 on Civil Personal Status and Abu Dhabi Law No. 14/2021 on Civil Marriage have introduced significant reforms to ensure equality between men and...

An emerging branch of the legal profession, Alternate Dispute Resolution has witnessed significant progress over the past few years. It is being used in almost all kinds of disputes, and has been...

Civil courts structure in UAE is pyramidal, wherein, the Federal Supreme Court is the highest court at a federal level and the Court of Cassation is the highest court at an Emirate Level. Next in the...

Introduction:The UAE has implemented extensive legal structures for non-Muslim citizens and residents seeking civil marriages. This article summarises the eligibility criteria and procedural...

In the light of reports received by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution regarding a lack of commitment and discipline in the performance of State dictated punitive community service, it has been held...

Overview of the New LawThe UAE issued a new law on narcotics and psychotropic substances. This law is called the Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 On Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (‘Narcotics...

Consumer Sovereignty (Consumer is King) is one of the commonly used principles in the commercial market of buyers and sellers. Accordingly, the laws of UAE concerning consumer protection are drafted...

With increase in availability of credit facilities provided by the banks, consumers have replaced currency with credit cards with pre-approved credit limits, which in turn has given rise to online...