How is international arbitration implemented in the UAE during the new normal?
The number of arbitration cases being registered in the United Arab Emirates has been steadily increasing in recent years. This is especially so for Dubai in terms of commercial litigation, with arbitration being included as a standard clause for dispute resolution, whether relating to real estate matters, construction or commercial contracts. The year 2021 has …
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New updates on cybercrime law in the UAE – taking photos without consent
A recent reminder was issued by the UAE Federal Public Prosecution reminding citizens, residents and visitors in the United Arab Emirates on the country’s strict privacy laws. The United Arab Emirates has a very proactive and comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and has developed a strong cybersecurity infrastructure. Cybercrimes in UAE are regulated under Federal degree law …
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Your guide in buying a property in the UAE as expats
Expatriates make up for a total of ninety per cent of the population of the United Arab Emirates, with the higher percentage of people living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This, in turn, results in ex-pats wanting to invest in the real estate market in the UAE, whether as an investment opportunity or for the …
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What you need to know? Theft Punishments & Fines in the UAE
Theft is said to occur when the intentional misappropriation of property happens. Theft is thus commonly defined as “the action or crime of stealing, in which a person intentionally takes personal property of another without permission or consent and with the intent to convert it to the taker’s use”. ‘Theft’ under the UAE laws is …
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What are the legal ways to protect your intellectual property in the UAE?
Intellectual property covers any original ideas, designs, discoveries, inventions and creative work produced by an individual or group. Copyright, trademark, patent and design are a few of the most common types of IP protection.
What are the differences between justification and fair comment as a defense in tort?
What does an action in Tort mean? A tort in terms of common law can be defined as a civil wrong that has caused loss or harm to a person, resulting in legal liability. An action in tort means any claim for money damages based upon negligence, medical malpractice, intentional tort, nuisance, products liability and …
UAE: Changes in the Workweek as per the Law
The United Arab Emirates recently introduced the Federal Decree-Law no. 33 of 2021 on the ‘regulations of labour relations’, which would be in effect from 2nd February 2022 (“new decree law”). The new decree-law aims to bring about more efficiency in the labour functions in the UAE. The rules have been specially formulated to strike …
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UAE authorities take tough stance on cryptocurrency fraudsters
New legislation will increase punishments for online fraudsters to protect the public Cyber criminals promoting cryptocurrency scams online will face five years behind bars and fines of up to Dh1 million under tough new UAE laws introduced to protect the public from financial fraud.
Explained: Prenuptial agreement in the UAE
Prenuptial agreements are a common practice today, with more people choosing this legal method increasingly. There are two ways to go about it; one is a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’ and the other a ‘Postnuptial Agreement’. Wherein, the prenuptial agreement is entered into prior to the marriage and the postnuptial agreement after the marriage, and both aim …
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How to claim inheritance if the beneficiaries are not UAE residents?
In recent years, the government of the United Arab Emirates has enacted many ground-breaking changes to the Islamic personal law promoting multiculturalism and progressivism.