Breaking The Cycle: New Domestic Violence Law Paves Way for Safer Communities
The UAE government recently abrogated Federal Decree-Law No. 10/2019 and replaced it with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2024 On the Protection from Domestic Violence (“Law”). The new Law is being hailed for its stricter punishments towards offenders and the inclusion of psychological, sexual, and economic violence within its ambit. The Law also establishes provisions for the …
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Can Parents Monitor Their Children’s Phone?
In today’s world, social media is being seen less and less favorably by experts and intellectuals around the world. It has found to have physical, emotional and psychological implications on its users. We are periodically hit with news articles about people meeting with accidents due to the usage of mobile phones, or children developing long …
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Children in Public Transport
Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country.
Fresh Amendments to Law On Financial Audit Authority: Offending Employees Now Face Travel Ban and Asset Seizure
The Emirate of Dubai has recently passed new amendments to the existing “Dubai Law No. 4/2018 on the Establishment of the Financial Audit Authority” (“LAW”).
Travel Ban Due To Non-Payment of Dues for Tourist
In the UAE, non-citizens constitute approximately 70% of the country’s population. This is made up of residents and tourists present in the country.
The Implication of Imposing Interest in the UAE
In the current world, where trade ties are vital in strengthening the economy of a country, it is often necessary to enter into legal contracts with various entities around the world.
Marriage Attestation in the UAE
Until recently, the UAE courts only allowed registration of islamic marriages. However, newly added legal provisions now allow non-Muslim couple to register marriages in the UAE courts.
Community Service Executed Without Enough Conviction May Get You Convicted
In the light of reports received by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution regarding a lack of commitment and discipline in the performance of State dictated punitive community service,
Can I Obtain Custody of My Children Under Muslim Family Law in the UAE After My Ex-Wife Remarries?
In the UAE, custody of children following the divorce of Muslim parents is governed by Federal Law No. 28/2005 on Personal Status Law.
Can electronic evidence such as email, and instant messages through WhatsApp or other social media applications be used in criminal defamation proceedings?
The UAE laws regarding crime against people, and particularly when such crimes are committed online are strict and aim to protect people from activities that could potentially harm the victim’s reputation.