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Question: While I was driving on a motorway in Dubai, a man hit my car from behind and I had to be taken to hospital. The man was arrested at the scene.

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains about electronic tagging for offenders in the UAE under Law No. 17 of 2018 that provides for an alternative to imprisonment in certain offences.

After being traced to the UAE, two brothers accused of stealing billions of dollars from South African state-owned companies may be sent back to face South African authorities – all thanks to a recently ratified extradition treaty between South Africa and the UAE.

Arson means the act of deliberately setting fire to property and thereby causing widespread damage, including danger to people and animals

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains the 2 categories of compensations in the UAE.

Question: I was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in injury. It was referred to the traffic court and the other driver was sentenced. However, I want to file a civil case.

What should I do if a judge has requested witnesses during my family case? It is not recommended that witnesses seek any guidance or meeting with the representative lawyer of the party.

The court does not allow parents and the children of the respondent or the claimant to act as witnesses in a family case.

The court's procedure under the UAE is well known for its language requirements. Generally, the rules are to submit all the documents ...

In this video, Dr Hassan Elhais clarifies the applicability of court stays in UAE courts.

It was truly an honor to participate in the Litigation Conference organised by the Global Legal Association (GLA), and be a part of the panel discussing Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

Where there is a right, there is a remedy but when can you receive this remedy as the tough question here.

Compensation is something awarded to a person in recognition of loss, suffering or injury. But in the UAE, it is divided into two: Tort and Contractual liability.

Witnesses' appearance in court is mandatory when summoned.

I am a non-Muslim expatriate living in the UAE. My wife left the country and took our child with her.

Question: I went to hospital and was prescribed antibiotics. I began to have side-effects after taking the medication. I was admitted to a hospital where I was told I was having an allergic

The cabinet resolution no. 33 of 2020 ("Resolution") has brought about many notable changes to Federal law no. 11 of 1992 and its amendments ("UAE Civil Procedure Code").

Question: If the court rules in favour of the claimant (the person who filed the lawsuit), what does the court do to ensure payment is received? And is there punishment for non-compliance?