The rights and obligations of a married person are provided under the UAE family law. The family law in the UAE comprises of 3 laws, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 governing Muslims in the UAE across the seven...more
Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005, regardless of the religion of the parties involved....more
To streamline the process of recruitment and protect the rights of the workers, the UAE has issued Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022 Concerning Domestic Workers (“Law”).
Domestic Worker Recruitment Offices -
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9/23/2025
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Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Workers ,
International Labor Laws ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates has a vibrant real estate market. It has been experiencing consistent growth, and attracting international investment, particularly in the emirate of Dubai. Many expatriates in the country are looking...more
9/18/2025
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Buyers ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
Escrow Accounts ,
Housing Developers ,
Investors ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Residential Real Estate Market ,
Risk Management ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE government has ruled to establish a federal authority under the name “National Anti-Narcotics Authority” (“Authority”) to combat drug trafficking and other offences related to narcotics drugs, under Federal Decree-Law...more
9/17/2025
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Criminal Prosecution ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Government Agencies ,
Law Enforcement ,
Narcotics ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, the Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 (“Consumer Protection Law”) lays down provision related to consumer protection. It ensures quality of goods and services, regulating the prices of these good and services, and...more
9/16/2025
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Counterfeit Goods Regulation ,
Enforcement ,
Fraud ,
Imports ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Remedies ,
Supply Chain ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Extradition is the process of handing over a person, accused of a particular crime, to the jurisdiction where the crime was undertaken. The agreement on extradition between UAE and Ireland (“Extradition Treaty”) came into...more
9/15/2025
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Criminal Procedure ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Cross-Border ,
Data Protection ,
Extradition ,
Foreign Relations ,
Human Rights ,
International Relations ,
International Treaties ,
Ireland ,
Jurisdiction ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Drug trafficking refers to the international trade of drugs. It involves production, manufacture, packaging, transportation and regional distribution of drugs, sometimes carried out by organised criminal groups. The United...more
9/5/2025
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Deportation ,
Drug Possession ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Narcotics ,
Organized Crime ,
Penalties ,
Prison ,
Smuggling ,
Travel Ban ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, family law is stipulated under three main regulations, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance on the Personal Status Law, governing Muslims across the country, the Federal Decree Law No. 41...more
9/4/2025
/ Annulment ,
Family Law Courts ,
Gifts ,
Heirs ,
Islamic-Compliant ,
Marital Assets ,
Marriage ,
Marriage Licenses ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. This follows after the same court awarded an American woman in the UAE more...more
8/26/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Child Support ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Joint Custody ,
Jurisdiction ,
Marital Settlement Agreements ,
Marriage ,
Personal Status Law ,
Settlement ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the UAE, custody of children is governed by the UAE family law, consisting of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the issuance of the Personal Status Law which governs Muslims in the UAE (“Federal Personal Status Law”),...more
8/25/2025
/ Child Custody ,
Custody Agreements ,
Custody Modification ,
Divorce ,
Domestic Violence ,
Family Law Courts ,
Guardianships ,
Joint Custody ,
Muslims ,
Parental Rights ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE has established a comprehensive system of laws and registries for the draft and execution of Wills. This has been done for the benefit of the large expatriate community in the UAE who own movable and immovable assets...more
8/11/2025
/ Beneficiaries ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Jurisdiction ,
Probate ,
Probate Courts ,
Translations ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Wills
The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation (“Law”). This Law lays down extensive provisions regarding the usage of public roads, the proper conduct of drivers of vehicles,...more
8/5/2025
/ Auto Insurance ,
Driver's Licenses ,
Fines ,
Inspections ,
Liability ,
Motor Vehicles ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Registration Requirement ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Safety Inspections ,
Traffic Laws ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes...more
8/4/2025
/ Alimony ,
Best Practices ,
Child Support ,
Conciliation ,
Criminal Justice Reform ,
Criminal Procedure ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
Judicial Reform ,
Mediation ,
New Legislation ,
Prosecutorial Discretion ,
Reconciliation ,
Settlement ,
Slander ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What is an abortion?
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of the embryo or the fetus. Generally, the term abortion refers to induced abortion where the procedure is caried out medically....more
7/29/2025
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Consent ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Patient Rights ,
Public Health ,
Public Policy ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
With the rise in social media usage and the comfort with which people are expressing their thoughts and views on social media, many users do not realize the real-life implications of their online activities. Time and again,...more
7/28/2025
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Cyber Crimes ,
Damages ,
Defamation ,
Derogation ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Penalties ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
Telecommunications ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
WhatsApp
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 refers to multiple wives...more
The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more
7/23/2025
/ Compliance ,
Dubai ,
Enforcement ,
Government Agencies ,
Heritage & Culture ,
Infringement ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trademarks
The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates who have chosen to live in the country. These laws are rooted in the...more
7/21/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Divorce ,
Dubai ,
Expatriates ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Marriage ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare...more
In the UAE, divorce and related matters are governed by the UAE family Law. Due to the presence of various communities coexisting in the country, the UAE government has enacted separate laws for Muslim and non-Muslim citizens...more
7/16/2025
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Child Custody ,
Dissolution ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Marriage ,
Muslims ,
Personal Status Law ,
Registration ,
Spouses ,
Text Messages ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
WhatsApp
The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially...more
7/15/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Legal Custody ,
Marriage ,
Mediation ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Status Law ,
Sharia Law ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE law states that after a divorce, the father is obligated to provide child support for his children, under both Muslim law and non-Muslim law. Similarly, the husband may be ordered by the court to make payments to the...more
7/11/2025
/ Alimony ,
Child Custody ,
Child Support ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Divorce ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Jurisdiction ,
Maintenance ,
Marriage ,
Spousal Support ,
Spouses ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
How can a family court decision be appealed?
Although it is easy to obtain information regarding family laws in the UAE, people are generally unaware about the procedural aspects of the family court process. In this...more
7/11/2025
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Appellate Courts ,
Child Custody ,
Court of Cassation ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Divorce ,
Family Law Courts ,
Inheritance ,
Jurisdiction ,
Litigation Strategies ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has...more
7/8/2025
/ Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Medical Negligence ,
Negligence ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Penalties ,
Physicians ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)