Whistleblowing is an act wherein the public or the authorities are informed of an illegal activity taking place in an organization

Travel bans in the UAE serve as legal mechanisms to protect creditors, claimants, and authorities across civil, criminal, and family proceedings. With a significant expatriate population, understanding how these restrictions work—from civil debt enforcement to criminal investigations and child custody disputes—has become essential for residents and businesses operating in the Emirates. The legal framework balances enforcement rights with procedural fairness, offering specific remedies for those

There are many different terms and concepts in criminal law; one of the most interesting is automatism. Automatism negates and could avoid criminal responsibility

Shorter distances, instant transfers, fast connections are a movement towards the emerging globalization.

The new UAE Bankruptcy Law (Federal Law No. 9 of 2016) has put a spotlight on the treatment of companies in financial difficulties in the United Arab Emirates.

The topic of extradition has garnered significant media attention in recent years, with the UAE frequently being mentioned in this context.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC v Shetty & Ors [2022] EWHC 529 (Comm) (ADCB v Shetty) shows the High Court applying the approach to the tort gateways for permission to serve out under Practice Direction...

Whistleblowing is an act wherein the public or authorities are informed of an illegal activity taking place in an organization.

UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law No. 42/2023 to Combat Commercial Fraud, repealing Federal Law No. 19/2016, and emphasizing a comprehensive legal framework.

Being convicted of a federal crime in the UAE has immediate and long-term effects for anyone who's facing the punishments imposed by the country's penal code.

A UAE Court of Cassation ruling examines whether a positive drug test alone proves criminal intent when a defendant claims he unknowingly consumed tramadol-laced juice belonging to another person. The case explores the evidentiary standards required to establish knowing consumption versus accidental ingestion, and what defenses courts must substantively investigate before upholding drug-related convictions.

"The freedom of movement and residence will be granted within limits of laws" quotes from Article 29 of the UAE constitution offers freedom and simultaneously curtail it on the basis of law.

Understand how UAE drug laws changed in 2021 and 2025, including sentences, mandatory deportation, two exceptions and rehabilitation provisions.

Cheque fraud can be described as ‘depositing of a fake or manipulated cheque'. Cheque frauds are increasingly common in many jurisdictions, and therefore...

When you talk about kidnapping it usually involves an instance of kidnapping accompanied by a ransom for monetary profits. However, when one talks about abduction, this necessarily may not be so and can cover...

Reliance on oral promises is a significant aspect of real-world litigation. In what follows is a hypothetical example of the application of dependence on verbal agreements ...

Commenting on the efforts by the DED in today's edition of Khaleej Times, Munir Suboh, Partner and Head of IP here at BSA, said: "We are eager to see the enhanced version of Intellectual property electronic gateway.

On 01 October 2025, the UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax. Although the new Decree-Law spans barely two pages...

Contempt of court takes place when, during legal proceedings, the administration of justice is or has the possibility of being prejudiced or impeded.

WhatsApp is part of daily life in the UAE. People use it for business, family discussions, tenancy issues, employment matters, school groups, and even disputes.