A businessman's family will be compensated with Dh1.2 million. The man was kidnapped and murdered in Dubai five years ago.

Imagine you're walking into a busy souk (market), and someone sells you a "genuine" designer bag at half‑the‑price; only later do you discover it's fake.

Extradition plays a crucial role in maintaining justice on an international scale, by ensuring that fugitives cannot evade due process simply by crossing borders.

It may sound odd, but there is a difference between international criminal law and criminal international law

When preparing to travel from the UAE, it is important to ensure there are no legal obstacles, such as travel bans, that could restrict departure. In the UAE, various legal issues...

The UAE as an enterprising country attracts individuals from around the world, with the vast majority of residents being expatriates.

With Value Added Tax now a part of business in Dubai, Aziz Rahman and Ben Ticehurst consider the precautions that those in business must take.

Facing a criminal case in the UAE raises urgent questions about travel rights and restrictions. Understanding when authorities may impose travel bans, how the Public Prosecution handles investigations, and what steps can lift these restrictions is crucial for residents and expats navigating the UAE's criminal procedure system.

The young men, both aged 27, were cleared of possessing drugs to sell and to use.

Take precautions in giving your personal information as people with ill intentions may misuse it.

Terms and conditions to be applied when delivering a suspect are set out in Article 7 of Law No. 39.

In July 2016, Singapore established a Penal Code review committee intended to perform a comprehensive assessment of the legal provisions currently protecting marginalized communities and members...

On 18th July 2023, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) imposed a fine of USD 3,022,500 on Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited (MMEL) for failures in their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing...

In his review of anti-corruption laws in the UAE's pharma and healthcare sector, Faizal Latheef of Kochhar & Co Inc. divulges important legislation and warns on how to avoid corruption allegations.`

Extradition, a fundamental aspect of international legal cooperation, plays an important role in bringing criminals to justice and maintaining the rule of law.

Cheque cases, following amendments to the commercial law, have been limited to specific situations for an act to be considered a crime.

Travelling to other GCC countries while facing a bounced Cheque case in the UAE raises important legal questions and implications.

Defamation is a criminal offence pursuant to UAE laws. In addition, an aggrieved person may also institute a civil case for claiming damages on account of defamation.

An interesting new law has been issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid the Ruler of Dubai (Dubai Law No. 1 of 2017 – the "Law") which allows the public prosecutor to issue a criminal order...

Facing a criminal case in the UAE can be overwhelming, especially when it involves arrest or detention. One of the most common concerns is whether a person can be released while the case is ongoing.