What are the punishments for minors caught drinking alcohol and illegal selling of alcohol in the UAE?
Before the new changes that were effected by the Federal Decree By Law No. 15 of 2020, it was illegal to consume alcohol without a valid permit. The permits were issued by the respective authorities in each emirate and were subject to the provisions of the law on alcoholic beverage control issued in 1972. Thus, …
How to file a case for slander, and what are my legal options?
‘Slander’ and ‘Libel’ are said to occur when someone makes a false statement about you and which potentially damages your reputation. Let us first understand the difference between ‘Libel’ and ‘Slander’. Both are concerned with instances of defamation, however, from a legal point of view, they are very distinct. Though, both Libel and slander constitute …
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What are the new updates for family court proceedings in the UAE?
Many groundbreaking legal changes have been introduced in the UAE in recent months. The new changes have been nothing short of revolutionary in terms of modernizing the existing rules and building a more flexible and expat-friendly environment. The decision to amend many of the strict Islamic laws and to modernize several elements of the family …
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What are the regulations of healthcare professionals in the UAE?
The United Arab Emirates is a confederation of seven emirates namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah. At the federal level the Federal Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) is responsible for the implementation of the federal government policies in healthcare and works in close collaboration with all health authorities at …
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What are the new laws for carrying sharp tools in the country?
The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban carrying of sharp objects or tools. Further, if the said tools or objects are being used in a crime, then the penalty applicable would be double in nature, i.e. the offender will receive a separate penalty for the crime in …
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How can business law help in forming contracts?
The UAE has issued many critical changes in recent years in furtherance of its aim to establish itself as the leading business hub in the region, one that promotes a business-friendly environment. Aligning to this goal, the UAE has recently introduced new amendments to the commercial company’s law ((Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 and …
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Contractual clauses that affect your right to claim against a trading partner
It is vital that you are advised on which clauses you should include in your contract particularly to ensure that there is no uncertainty regarding the right to make a claim should a contentious issue rear up. Clauses that facilitate the pursuit of a claim in the manner which best suits you can be drafted …
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Digitalization in Cyprus: Opportunities, Challenges and the Legal Sector
There is an ongoing race at the national and international, regulatory and private sector levels, to take advantage of the increasing demands for digitalization and acquire a first mover advantage in those sectors where digitalization is having the most impact. The heavily digitally-influenced reality that many countries and industries have had to rapidly adapt to, …
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Macedonian Hospital Fire
Gabriele Giambrone, Italian avvocati, Spanish abogado and called to the bar of England and Wales and managing partner of Giambrone & Partners LLP, was interviewed by Macedonian media outlet Nistori regarding the legal matter involving an application for compensation by two Macedonian citizens residing in Italy as a result of the tragic the death of …
Romance Fraud – A callous financial fraud
Romance fraud, a method of financial fraud, has been starkly highlighted by the documentary “Tinder Swindler” which documents how Simon Leviev, a convicted fraudster, has left a trail of victims of romance fraud behind him. He is far from the only person perpetrating such a fraud.