The UAE issued a new law on narcotics and psychotropic substances. This law is called the Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 On Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (‘Narcotics Law').

Offences related to drugs in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021, On Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, and are severely punished.

Third-party logistics companies such as Deliveroo and Talabat pose a threat to the country's food and beverage (F&B) sector, according to the chief executive of Dubai's Freedom Pizza.

All citizens, residents and tourists to the United Arab Emirates must be aware of the non-tolerance for drugs in the region.

Drug possession and personal use in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2021 on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended (the “Narcotics Law“), in force since 2 January 2022.

Last year, the UAE government passed a series of laws that aim to approach drug addiction and its effects more holistically, and one of the elements of the UAE Anti Narcotics Law states that those who come forward to authorities to seek treatment for addiction are exempt from prosecution...

The primary piece of legislation governing pharmaceutical companies in the United Arab Emirates is Federal Law Number 4 of 1983 concerning the Pharmaceutical Profession ...

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The following article provides an overview of the application of Article 96 of the UAE's Anti-Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Law, as it relates to food, beverages, or products containing narcotics...

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The UAE Drugs Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 30/2021, clearly defines narcotic substances and outlines the severe legal consequences associated with their possession, use, or distribution.

Drugs have destroyed many lives; however, flawed governmental laws have killed many more.

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.

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Food safety and food hygiene are crucial in maintaining the security of food, especially food that is being imported into the UAE. The UAE has passed the Federal Law No. 10 of 2015...

Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE has now recently introduced Federal Decree Law Number 30 of 2021 On Narcotics...

What are the primary laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical companies in the United Arab Emirates?

No one plans to deal with a drug case in the UAE. Yet it happens more often than people think, especially with expats who are unfamiliar with how strict the rules are here.

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

The importation of meat and poultry products into Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") nations, and other Islamic countries, is big business. One issue that has caused uncertainty in this important international...