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    UAE Legal Q&A: What Are The Penalties For Carrying And Possessing Marijuana In The UAE?

    My brother is a foreigner who has been arrested in the UAE for carrying a significant amount of marijuana into the country. What should I anticipate as punishment for his offence?
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Nutrition Labelling Policy

    The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce a Nutrition Labelling Policy wherein packaged foods will be colour-coded (in either red, amber or green) ...
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
  • Article

    UAE Legal Q&As: Can I Legally Hire A Private Investigator In The UAE?

    Appointing a private investigator is illegal in the UAE. Even if you bring them from outside the country, it is against Article No 378 of UAE Criminal Law.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Mistakenly Carrying Drugs In UAE?

    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.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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    Saudi Arabia Mandatory Calorie Labeling On Menus

    Saudi Arabia along with other GCC countries including UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have high levels of obesity, and this has been a known issue for numerous years.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
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    Dr. Hassan Elhais On UAE's New Laws On Illegal Drugs - The Agenda Podcast - Dubai Eye 103.8 (Video)

    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).
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Caught At The Airport With Drugs – What To Do?

    Criminal Lawyers of Dubai have experienced multiple cases in the past decade as clients usually neglect the fact that they are carrying narcotic substances and thereafter
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Establishment Of Abu Dhabi Agricultural And Food Safety Authority

    Agriculture and food are among the most critical areas that a nation must manage.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
  • Article

    New Law Concerning Erada Rehab Centre Issued

    The UAE is a very young nation. It is currently within only a few years of being 50 and considering this, the development that has taken place ...
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
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    Refusing To Provide A Drug Test Sample Will Lead To To Hefty Fines And Imprisonment

    There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UAE Ban On E-Cigarettes To Be Overturned Soon

    Smoking is a habit that is harmful and has adverse effects in the short term and also the long run. However, it is still a legal practice.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
  • Article

    UAE Drug Laws: Legal Consequences Of Money Transfers Related To Drugs

    The fight against drug-related crimes, with a particular focus on the financial aspects associated with narcotics and psychotropic substances.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What Are The Charges Of Trafficking And Promoting Narcotics Substances In The UAE?

    All citizens, residents and tourists to the United Arab Emirates must be aware of the non-tolerance for drugs in the region.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    What Are The Drug Possession Convictions In The UAE?

    Drug crimes are severely punished in the United Arab Emirates, as the country has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the recreational use of drugs.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Dubai Chocolate – Aldi Süd Finally Loses Before Cologne Higher Regional Court

    Last autumn, the hype surrounding the pistachio cream-filled "Dubai Chocolate" with angel hair spread to Germany. Around the turn of the year...
    United Arab EmiratesIntellectual Property
    Maucher Jenkins
    Maucher Jenkins
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    Oman ‘Sin' Tax

    There are numerous practices which are performed openly and legally, which are at the same time, known to harm either the individuals involved in using them or the environment in general.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
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    Refusing To Provide A Drug Test Sample Will Lead To Hefty Fines And Imprisonment

    There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country. According to the new federal law on narcotics...
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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    Dubai Customs Foils Smuggling Tactics: A Vigilant Stand Against Counterfeit And Restricted Goods In Air Cargo Centers

    Dubai Customs has always proven to be a highly proactive body of the Dubai Emirate, which plays a pivotal role in the country's efforts to curb the menace of illegal trade, including the uncovering...
    United Arab EmiratesIntellectual Property
    United Trademark & Patent Services
    United Trademark & Patent Services
  • Article

    Possession And Using Of Drugs

    A recent case at Dubai court of Cassation was overturned based on the procedural error by public prosecutor and police.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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    Expatriates Will Face Deportation In Drugs Cases

    UAE nightlife may seem attractive on the outside yet dangerous on the inside.
    United Arab EmiratesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais

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