ARE ABORTIONS LEGAL IN THE 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. A pregnancy may also come to an end involuntarily, without any intervention. This is referred to as a …
LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS OF POSTING INSULTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
OR MAKING DEROGATORY STATEMENTS ON WHATSAPP 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, we have been witnessing people spewing hate or making derogatory comments on …
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Virtual Assets or Cryptocurrency Under UAE Law
Introduction: Digital currency, or cryptocurrency, is an alternative payment method developed with encryption methods. Encryption technology enables cryptocurrencies to act as both a currency and a virtual accounting system. The use and popular acceptance of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum have grown in the last few years throughout the world economy, and the UAE has …
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Learn more about privacy violations and secret disclosure under the UAE
Introduction: In today’s world, violations of individual privacy and secret disclosure are a serious problem. It may be eavesdropping, interception, recording, and the spreading of personal information without the consent of the other party. In the UAE, crime related to individual privacy is regulated by the UAE cybercrime law as well as the UAE penal …
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Threatening a Wife with Polygamous Cohabitation Legal Consequences
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 living in a single marital house. In this article, we will look into the Personal Status Law under federal Decree …
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Can a child report abusive parents to the police?
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 cases, parents become the very individuals from whom the children need protection.
Does the bank have a right to close a customer’s account as a result of multiple bounced cheques?
Introduction: In the UAE, it is legally permissible for banks to close a customer’s account if multiple checks are returned due to insufficient funds. All the banks and financial institutions in the UAE are regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Family Law in the UAE: Key Considerations
The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status.
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS IN THE UAE
The UAE traffic laws are stipulated under Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024. These laws are applicable throughout the UAE, across the seven Emirates. It is important to follow these rules to ensure the safety of road users and to avoid incurring hefty fines and penalties. Repetition of offences generally lead to aggravated penalties. …
IS DIVORCE THROUGH WHATSAPP VALID UNDER UAE LAW?
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 and residents. Thus, the UAE family law is provided under three main laws. Federal Decree Law No. 41 …
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