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Brief Overview of UAE Legal System

November 2011 - Corporate & Commercial. Legal Developments by Emirates Advocates.

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The UAE Judiciary operates under a civil law system which is largely influenced by Islamic and European civil law; also, civil matters between Muslims are governed by Shariah law. In addition to subject-specific legislation which covers a variety of matters, the UAE has also adopted commercial and civil codes. 

Commercialize Cheating Punishable

November 2010 - Corporate & Commercial. Legal Developments by Emirates Advocates.

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In a commercial transaction, we cannot deny that there are traders and businessmen who result to deceitful or fraudulent activities in order to gain.