Bribery refers to the offense of promising, offering, or granting, either directly or indirectly, a person to either perform or to omit an act that is included in their duties or constitutes a violation of their duties.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep fake technology are transforming the banking industry in various ways. AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally...

The UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 On Commercial Companies defines a Limited Liability Company as a company ...

Electronic fraud is one of the new forms of cybercrime that has widely spread recently and has become a threat to many members of society, especially after the increasing use of modern technology in the fields of communications, management, banking, and finance, which constitute a fertile environment for the organized work of electronic criminal gangs.

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Although the UAE has had anti-bribery legislation in place since the late 1980s in the form of the UAE Federal Penal Code (the "Code"), the businesses community in the UAE has, to a large extent, been unaware of the existence of the Code and how its provisions could impact their business operations locally.

UAE residents who regularly use WhatsApp for daily communication may be unknowingly violating cybercrime laws by forwarding unverified content or sharing images without consent.

New rules have been introduced recently related to cheque bounce in the UAE, which include de-criminalization of bounced cheque due to insufficient funds.

Under UAE law, investment schemes that promise fixed or unusually high returns may constitute criminal fraud and money laundering if no genuine investment activity exists behind them. This analysis examines how Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 distinguish between legitimate investment failures and sham arrangements, exploring the criminal and civil consequences for perpetrators and the recovery options available to victims.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality.

The Middle East as a whole has not fared well historically when assessing the risk of public sector corruption in business.

The United Arab Emirates Federal Supreme Court has offered an important perspective on the implications of fraud and deception in the context of construction contracts, based on a ruling...

Bouncing of Cheques is witnessed as the incessant complication confronted by the people of UAE. The criminal act is defined under the provisions of criminal law and it can result into penalties...

Just as threatening the title of this article may seem, the consequences of a returned cheque or a bounced cheque can be similar in UAE.

Written by Mark Beswetherick and Nicholas Braganza The risks relating to bribery in the Middle East have increased, as scrutiny from regulators continues to rise and international legislation...

Submitting fake claims in the UAE is subject to the provisions of the 'false reporting' under the UAE Penal Code. In this video, we'll discuss the concept of false reporting...

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.

International extradition proceedings in the UAE involve complex legal processes where foreign countries request the surrender of individuals for prosecution or sentencing. Understanding the legal framework, grounds for refusal, and the critical importance of experienced legal representation can determine whether a person faces extradition or successfully challenges the request through UAE courts and authorities.

The United Arab Emirates maintains one of the world's strictest anti-narcotics regimes, with severe penalties for drug possession, use, and trafficking under Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021. Understanding the legal framework is critical for residents and visitors alike, as even small quantities of controlled substances can result in imprisonment, substantial fines, deportation, and permanent entry bans. Recent amendments have introduced limited administrative pathways for certain cases, but the consequenc