Key points to remember about Health Insurance in the UAE
The UAE is renowned for its best quality healthcare facilities, which has led to a rise in medical tourism over the past decade. Healthcare is so prevalent, there are an estimated 181 doctors per 100,000 residents. Health insurance is one of the most serious issues in any society as it often leads to high-quality healthcare …
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Extradition law for Indian Nationals in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a signatory of the Riyadh Arab Convention on Judicial cooperation for Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Algeria, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco. In addition, the UAE has entered into bilateral treaties for judicial cooperation with United Kingdom, France, India, Pakistan, Iran, Australia, China, Egypt, Kazakhstan etc.
Are you Aware about Provisions of Paternity Leave and Equal Pay under UAE Labour Law?
Major steps have been taken the UAE government towards gender equality by introducing following amendments outlined by Labor Lawyers of Dubai in this article. Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2020 introduces a new Article 74 to the Labor Law to provide for five days paid working days of parental leave and amendment to Article …
How are physical assaults punished in the UAE?
An assault is categorized as a ‘violent crime’ in the United Arab Emirates. A crime involving a physical attack or even a threat of attack can be potentially classified as an assault. Depending on the graveness of the act and considering the aggravating factors that might exist, assault can be further categorized as stated below.
Partnership agreement for small business in the UAE
In this article we will like to highlight the important aspects on why it is critical that small businesses analyze ‘partnership agreements’ and its legal implications.
RAPE LAWS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
In the United Arab Emirates, there exists a different kind of punishments for crimes including capital punishments for the most heinous of crimes such as rape. Sexual assaults are heavily punished in Dubai and can often include death sentence, especially in instances of sexual assault of minors.
Know more about ‘Legal Guardian’ and ‘Custodian’ rights in the UAE
The concept of Legal guardianship is determined as per the UAE Federal Law Number 28 of 2005 on personal status and its amendments, commonly referred to as the ‘Personal Status Law’. The UAE personal status law follows the Shariah law as can be seen from its concept of “Legal guardian”. This constitutes an interesting facet …
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Why Should you Reconsider Filing a Travel Ban on your Child?
In the beginning of 2021, significant and amazing changes have been announced in Decision No. 33 of 2021 issued and applied in the Emirate of Dubai only. One of the most significant changes in this decree is organizing the freedom of travel with the child and the travel ban decision, which can be issued against …
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Know the difference between an ‘Annulment’ and ‘Divorce’ in the UAE
There is a legal difference between the terms ‘Annulment’ and ‘Divorce’. Both terms relate to marriage contracts and have a very distinct meaning and the resultant procedures to each.
Divorce in UAE for Indian Expats
The UAE today has a total population of 3.5 million Indian Expats, which comprises 27 % of the total population of the UAE. Through this article, we would like to guide you on the latest changes brought in the UAE personal laws and how the same affects Indian Expats.