How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in the UAE? A Guide to Divorce Lawyers in the UAE: Timeline
How Long Will a Divorce Take in the UAE? What Couples Should Expect It can be hard to think about getting a divorce in the UAE, especially if you’re an expat or a couple who doesn’t know much about the local legal system. Clients, couples, and partners often ask us, “How long will the divorce take?”
Overview of Extradition Regulations and Processes in the UAE
Introduction Extradition, a fundamental aspect of international legal cooperation, plays an important role in bringing criminals to justice and maintaining the rule of law. The Extradition Law and proceedings in the UAE, as outlined in Federal Law No. 39/2006 and amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2023, establish a comprehensive framework for managing extradition petitions and …
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CHILD CUSTODY UNDER UAE LAW
AGE LIMITS, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The United Arab Emirates has brought about sweeping changes in Family Law, particularly under divorce, alimony and child custody rights. In this article, we will analyse the new laws regarding child custody under the UAE Family Law for Muslims and Non-Muslims.
Prepared, Not Reactive: Why Every UAE Resident Should Have a Registered Will
Estate Planning When Access Cannot Be Taken for Granted
BEYOND COMPLIANCE: HOW UAE COMPANY LAW AMENDMENTS ARE REDEFINING BOARD RESPONSIBILITY AND EXECUTIVE LIABILITY
The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 (“Amendment Law”), introducing targeted amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (CCL) that meaningfully enhance the corporate governance landscape. The amendments updated over fifteen articles and added a new statutory provision with the goals of enhancing investor protection, increasing legal certainty, and guaranteeing business continuity, all …
Income Tax in Oman: How Residents Should Prepare Their Assets
The introduction of personal income tax in Oman marks a structural shift in the Sultanate’s fiscal landscape. For decades, Oman, like much of the GCC, has operated without personal income tax, allowing residents to hold local and international assets with limited tax friction.
Panama Investor Programme: Residency by Investment with a Pathway to Citizenship
Panama has formally launched an enhanced Investor Programme designed to attract high-quality foreign capital, strengthen its position as a regional business hub, and offer internationally mobile investors a clear, regulated pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship.
UK Travel Rule Changes 2026: What Every International Traveller Needs to Know
Starting in February 2026, the United Kingdom will introduce major changes to its travel entry requirements – affecting how visitors, dual citizens, and frequent travellers enter the country.
Italy’s Investor Visa and Tax Regimes: Europe’s Most Underrated Geo-Arbitrage Opportunity?
For years, international investors seeking European residency and tax efficiency have focused on a narrow group of jurisdictions – most notably Portugal, and more recently Dubai. Italy, by contrast, has often been overlooked.
Private credit growth in the Gulf, legal protections lenders now expect
Private credit has moved from a niche option to a regular part of Gulf financing over recent years.