Are Interfaith Marriages Allowed in the UAE?
Interfaith marriage refers to situations where the spouses who belong to different faiths conclude a marriage.
Explained: Expatriates Married in their Home Country get a Divorce in the UAE?
The UAE is home to around 8.84 million who belong to various nationalities and include amongst other South Asians, Europeans etc constituting approximately 89 per cent of the total population of the country. The term ‘family law’ in the UAE broadly refers to the Federal Law no. 28 of 2005 on ‘Personal Status’ and its …
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Is cyber bullying treated as a criminal offense in the UAE?
With the advancement of technology, the drawbacks of the excessive use of the internet, such as cyber bullying, hacking, online frauds, etc. is also coming to light. Cyber bullying is commonly understood as targeting, harassing, or threatening others on the internet by sending negative, false or harmful text or messages, sharing images or content without …
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Learn More About Adoption in The UAE
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 Child’s Rights (Wadeema’s Law) provide protection and care for children of unknown parentage in the UAE.
How Do I Report False Accusations in a Court Case? – Part II
As discussed in our previous article, the offence of filing false complaints is criminalized in the UAE under Articles 324 and 325 of the UAE Penal Code. This has been done to maintain justice in the community.
How Do I Report False Accusations in a Court Case? – Part I
The United Arab Emirates criminalizes filing false complaints if the complainant knows that the crime has not been committed. The punishment could vary between a fine or a jail sentence and this depends on the discretion of the courts. To consider whether a case for false complaint is to be filed, it will be required …
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What Is the Procedure in Transferring a Property in The UAE?
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 in UAE real estate, subject to fulfilling the specified conditions, may also help a non-resident buyer in obtaining a long-term UAE visa.
UAE JUDICIAL SYSTEM EXPLAINED: FEDERAL AND LOCAL LEVEL
Introduction The 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 and judicial departments, whereas the judiciary at the federal level controls the courts and departments across the UAE.
What Are the Procedures of Commercial Civil Litigation in the UAE?
Commercial disputes in the UAE are resolved either through litigation or arbitration. While arbitration is fast growing as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism, litigation before the courts remains the primary channel of dispute resolution in the UAE.
How is the Travel Ban Imposed in the UAE in Terms of Financial Matters?
A travel ban, in common terms, means restricting an individual who is inside the country to exit the country and prohibiting an individual who is outside the country to enter or re-enter the country.