ArticleContempt Of CourtContempt of court takes place when, during legal proceedings, the administration of justice is or has the possibility of being prejudiced or impeded.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawHAS Law Firm
ArticleCybercrime In UAE: WhatsApp Messages, Legal Risks, And Defence Options ExplainedWhatsApp is part of daily life in the UAE. People use it for business, family discussions, tenancy issues, employment matters, school groups, and even disputes.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawAwatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
VideoHow Are Misdemeanor And Felony Cases Handled In The UAE? (Video)A crime can be generally classified as ‘infractions', ‘misdemeanours' and ‘felony' depending on the gravity of the offense. In this video, we'll go through the differences between the three crimes...United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawDr Hassan Elhais
ArticleUAE Drug Offense Laws: Why You Need A Criminal Lawyer—A Guide For ExpatsLiving in another country gives you freedom and opportunities, but you also have to learn the laws there. The UAE has some of the strictest drug laws. United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawAwatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
ArticleUAE Tightens Monitoring Of High-risk Industries While Escalating Action Against Cyber Enabled And Crypto Linked Financial CrimeThe UAE has undergone considerable legislative reform in recent years, shaped in part by its relegation to FATF's "grey list" in 2022.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawA&O Shearman
ArticleUnderstanding The Crime Of Disclosure Of Secrets: Legal Frameworks And Professional DutiesWith the advancement of communication technology and information systems, and as many companies allow employees to work remotely...United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawHAS Law Firm
ArticleNew Protection For Whistleblowers In DubaiA new law which is designed to enhance investors' trust in Dubai may also have a welcome effect in protecting employees from certain forms of whistleblowing. United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleIEMS And VASPs: VARAs' Next Step In AML EnforcementIn May 2025, VARA mandated all VASPs to be fully registered and responsive on the FIU's Integrated Enquiry Management System portal.United Arab EmiratesGovernment, Public SectorTLP Advisors
ArticleCyber Fraud And The Deterrent Measures Against It In The United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates has witnessed rapid development in its digital infrastructure and smart transformation, with technology becoming an integral part of both individual and institutional life.United Arab EmiratesTechnologyHAS Law Firm
ArticleDealing With Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud In The UAEAPP fraud is where victims are induced by a fraudster to make a payment from their own account to an account controlled by the fraudster.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawADG Legal
ArticleADGM Regulations Of Corporate Beneficial Ownership And ControlPeople do not have to look any harder than turning on a news channel to see that corruption and crime are always in the news as central points for most news storiesUnited Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingSTA Law Firm
ArticleHow Dubai Police Are Cracking Down On Scams Involving Real Company Names – But Fake JobsDubai Police have urged job seekers to obtain work visas through government channels and official recruitment agencies as scammers target victims with fake sponsorship and employment offers. United Arab EmiratesImmigrationDr Hassan Elhais
ArticleAdvantages Of Intelligence PolicingThe terms ‘intelligence' and ‘policing' put together often strike thoughts pertaining to some fashion of covert surveillance system that is used to gather information in an undisclosed mannerGlobalCriminal LawSTA Law Firm
ArticleAuthorities In Emirates And South Africa Are Co-ordinating Over Extradition Of Atul And Rajesh Following Arrest By Dubai PoliceDubai Police arrested brothers Atul and Rajesh Gupta after Interpol issued a red notice against them for allegedly looting billions from state-owned companies in South Africa.GlobalCriminal LawDr Hassan Elhais
ArticleActivities That Can Constitute Cybercrime In UAEThe statement "having a dual personality" somehow seems more relevant with the evolution of technology. United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawDr Hassan Elhais
ArticleAnti-Bribery And Corruption Legislation In The UAESubsequent to the economic stagnation of 2008, the UAE assumed proactive measures to indict individuals who violated the Federal Penal Code's anti-bribery legislation.United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawSTA Law Firm
ArticleThe UAE Anti Fraud LawThe much-anticipated Anti-Fraud Law has been in the news since the draft of the aforesaid law was introduced and circulated in the year 2013United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawSTA Law Firm
ArticleAppealing Power: The Power To AppealPower and responsibility go hand in hand. The power to appeal renders the responsibility to seek justice, and the public prosecutors have been entrusted with such powers to seek appeals in...United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSTA Law Firm
ArticleCriminal Accountability – Intention VS. Negligence In Criminal Law"Mens Rea" or criminal intent refers to an individual's state of mind at the time he committed a crime. People who have criminal intent are fully aware of the act or omission they are about to commitUnited Arab EmiratesCriminal LawSTA Law Firm
ArticleInterpol Arrests In The UAE: Can You Be Arrested For A Crime Committed Abroad?An individual wanted in another country may be stopped, detained and referred to the Public Prosecution in the UAE, notwithstanding that the alleged offence was committed elsewhere. What follows, however, is not a handover at the airport. It is a judicial process governed by Federal Law No. (39) of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters...United Arab EmiratesCriminal LawMIO Law Firm