After a fight with my husband, I tried to commit suicide and cut my wrist.

A friend of mine called me recently to say that he had been arrested at Dubai airport for carrying prescription medicine without the prescription.

Question: I have an Asian friend who came to Dubai on a visitor's visa but he was arrested for inhaling glue. What would the sentence be for such an offence?

The facts of the case as described by Criminal Lawyers of Dubai presents that an accused was arrested on the grounds that he received a shipment which contained narcotics substances.

Nicola Sharp of international financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli outlines what organisations must do to avoid such penalties.

If the drawer signed a cheque and left it blank, then he is legally authorizing the beneficiary to fill it.

In its latest bid to combat money laundering, the UAE is devising a law that will increase regulation of charity fundraising and donations.

A statute of limitation is a concept which places a time limitation in which a case is capable of being brought forward.

In business, gifts and hospitality can be a perfectly normal way to show respect and maintain relationships, a simple gesture of appreciation.

It is a criminal offense to leave the scene of an accident, however minor. The criminal sanctions for leaving the scene of an accident in which a person was injured are more severe (imprisonment and/or a minimum fine of 25,000 AED).

It is a criminal offense to leave the scene of an accident, however minor. The criminal sanctions for leaving the scene of an accident in which a person was injured are more severe.

Understanding the legal procedures following an airport detention in Dubai is crucial for anyone facing such a situation. This guide explains the formal criminal process governed by UAE Federal Law, from initial detention through prosecution referral, including critical timelines and legal rights at each stage.

Dr. Hassan Elhais, a highly experienced legal consultant in Criminal and Family Laws in the UAE, details the biggest changes in the country's drug laws during the podcast with Georgia Tolley (Dubai Eye).

It is very stressful and complex to face criminal charges, and legal representation must be efficient enough to earn a fair trial and defense for the accused.

Answer: In general, taking interests is a breach of the criminal law if it's between two individuals.

In the UAE Physical assault is also known as battery, which is a criminal offence. It can be defined as intentionally or recklessly causing bodily harm to another person.

In order to make UAE a truly a globalized modern nation, many reforms have been introduced. One of the reforms introduced by the UAE Government has been in respect of alcohol.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be placed on a "grey list'' of nations because of its failure to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.

The UAE has introduced two new oversight bodies to enhance its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing efforts, aiming to strengthen financial crime prevention and align with international standards, improving its global standing.

The UAE’s decision to ban social media platforms for minors under the age of 15 is a fundamental change in the approach towards child protection, digital safety and online accountability.