In order for a marriage contracted outside the UAE to be recognized, the marriage certificate should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country in which the marriage took place, and then attested by the UAE embassy in that country.

Answer: Yes, you can. Both parties to the marriage contract may request to add special conditions in their marriage contract, provided these conditions are compliant with Sharia principles.

In this video, we explore a recent UAE court ruling where a husband's threat of polygamous cohabitation was deemed as psychological harm to his wife.

In this video, Family law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed under a unified legal framework...

In the recent years, the UAE has brought about significant changes to its legal provisions regarding relationships between unmarried couples and children born outside the boundaries of a marriage.

How can I leave the country if my husband is withholding my visa? You must watch this very informative 2D animated video prepared by Dr. Hassan Elhais.

In simple words, a cheque is an order to a bank to pay a particular sum of money from the account of the issuer of the cheque, written on a specifically printed form.

Dr. Hassan Elhais will explain whether an individual will go to jail for charging an interest in any loan.

Is there any legal way to collect an outstanding debt in UAE owed to a friend? Check out this wonderful 2D animated video, prepared by Dr Hassan Elhais.

Running a business involves taking risks in order to continue to scale new grounds. Sometimes, these risks may not be successful, leading to debts.

Dr. Hassan Elhais examines the legal framework governing international extradition between the UAE and Ireland, exploring how cross-border extradition requests are processed and the procedural complexities that arise when two jurisdictions seek to transfer individuals for prosecution or sentencing. The discussion addresses the bilateral considerations and legal standards that shape extradition outcomes.

Dr Hassan Elhais, Legal Consultant at Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultancy, explained the proposed initiative taken by the the Federal Governmental Human Resources

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi & Legal Consultancy is one of the most renowned law firms in UAE. Our team of professional legal consultants and advocates are highly-experienced with both local & international laws.

How can I authorize a friend to handle my legal matters on my behalf in the UAE? Check out this wonderful 2D animated video, prepared by Dr. Hassan Elhais...

I was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in injury. It was referred to the traffic court and the other driver was sentenced.

Off-plan properties represent a unique investment opportunity in real estate, offering buyers the chance to purchase properties before or during construction at discounted prices.

In this week's episode, Dr. Hassan Elhais will explain the offenses covered within the definition of cybercrime under the UAE Laws.

Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) updated and improved its maritime laws in order to strengthen the role that the maritime industry sector plays in international trade.

A friend of mine gave a cheque to a supplier to deliver goods but the goods were not received.

The UAE government has taken steps to move towards a fully digitized tax system by adopting E-Invoices.