

Employment solicitors are those lawyers who advise clients on applicable Labor Laws in the UAE, especially in Dubai. An employment solicitor is capable of providing legal services to both an employer...


A victim or his family may suffer emotional or mental distress when a breach, violation is committed against the victim. Under the UAE law, monetary compensation, in the form of moral damages, may be...


IntroductionIn this final Part V of the series on family law matters for expats in the UAE, we continue to understand the key changes brought by the new law in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, which has...


You may be thinking about starting a business in Dubai, but are not sure where to begin, or your business may be booming and you want to partner with other business to grow more, or you may generally...


The United Arab Emirates has strict laws against begging and fundraising through unlicensed charities, which have been introduced and amended to preserve the image of the UAE, fight begging and...


In the United Arab Emirates, there are rules which regulate the handling of dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. These regulations are called the Central Bank Circular No. 1 of 2020 (Bank...


Insurance in the United Arab Emirates is governed broadly by the Federal Law No. 6/2007 On the Regulation of Insurance Operations (UAE Insurance Law), along with various other regulations...


Interfaith marriage refers to situations where the spouses who belong to different faiths conclude a marriage.The United Arab Emirates is a tolerant country and welcomes individuals from different...


Virtual asset is an innovative technology representing value which could be stored, traded, transferred or used as a payment tool in a digital form. Bitcoin, crypto assets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs...


Adoption is not specifically recognized under the UAE Laws. However, Federal Law No. 1/2012 Concerning the Custody of Children of Unknown Parentage (Custody Law) and the Federal Law No. 3/2016 On...


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...


A decision issued by the Court of First Instance, which is the primary court, whether in a civil or criminal matter, may be appealed before the Court of Appeal.Grounds of Appeal in


General OverviewBroadly, evidence means any information which is presented by either party in a legal proceeding to provide support in a case. The objective is to enable the courts to resolve or...


United Arab Emirates is the central shipping point in the Middle East, operating several ports in the country, which contribute substantially to the GDP of the UAE.The law regulating the shipping...


UAE continues to be one of the most attractive jurisdictions for foreign direct investment. Real estate is a crucial sector towards garnering more investment into UAE. In fact, high value investment...