Another positive step in making Dubai a safe place to do business.
Ten banks and financial institutions have formed strategic partnerships with the General Department of Dubai Police to combat financial and economic crimes and improve security. The MoUs signed between the parties aim to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience in areas of mutual interest and promote joint efforts to investigate and anticipate economic crimes.
In Brief: Rights and Duties of a Witness in the UAE
One of the oldest forms of taking evidence in a court of law is by way of producing witnesses. In the UAE, witnesses are governed according to:
Non-Muslim Divorce Law in UAE: What You Need to Know?
February 1, 2023, marks the enforcement of a new personal law for non-Muslims in the UAE, namely, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022, on Civil Personal Status (Non-Muslim Personal Status Law). The federal law follows in the footsteps of Abu Dhabi’s Non-Muslim Personal Status Law which has proved to be efficient in dealing with personal …
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Settlement Conference in a Civil Matter
In recent years, alternate forms of dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation, have gained significant importance. Due to their advantages, these methods are being encouraged over litigation, especially in civil and commercial disputes. UAE, being a business hub, actively promotes alternate dispute resolution methods because they are time-efficient and provide a win-win solution for …
What to Expect on 9% Corporate Tax in the UAE in 2023?
The year of 2023 is going to witness a sweep of legislative reforms in the UAE. A significant number of laws are coming into force with the new year, which will strengthen the socio-economic and political structure of the UAE and keep it at pace with the rest of the world.
All You Need to Know About Child Labor Law
In the UAE, all commercial activity, including that of construction, is regulated by the UAE Commercial Transactions Law. However, since these activities are based on contracts, in practice, the Federal Law No. 5 of 1985, known as the UAE Civil Code or the UAE Civil Transactions Law also comes into play.
Securing a Bunkering Claim in the United Arab Emirates
This article seeks to discuss the possibility for a bunker supplier, whether a physical supplier or a trader, to arrest and enforce the statutory lien generated by their debt over a ship in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) jurisdiction.
Overview of the Insurance Disputes in the UAE
Insurance disputes in the UAE are an increasingly common occurrence. As the number of insurance policies and claims has increased over the years, so too has the number of disputes. In this article, we will look at the causes of insurance disputes in the UAE, the legal framework governing such disputes, and the steps that …
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The UAE’s collaborative approach to combat cybercrime: A closer look at the proactive strategy
The UAE Cyber Security Council, formed in November 2020, is responsible for developing and overseeing a cyber security strategy that promotes a secure and resilient cyber infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.
INTERIM MEASURES – EX PARTE APPLICATIONS: FRIEND OR FOE?
Typically, Parties undergoing disputes submit Ex Parte applications if they anticipate that giving notice could defeat the purpose of the application (for example, freezing injunctions or search orders). While Ex Parte applications are accepted by most Courts, its still fairly untrod territory during Arbitration/s.