Moral etiquettes, if crossed leads to trouble regardless of the platform. Then don't be startled when people face trial due to what they wrote on social media especially in UAE where moral turpitude is frowned upon.

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?

Prior to the recent amendment of the Federal Law No.2 of 2015 and its amendments (‘UAE Commercial Companies Law'), it was a mandatory requirement for expats to have a local sponsor to be appointed in the company.

The Federal law no. 8 of 1980 regarding the ‘organization of labour relations' and its amendments includes in its scope a definitive provision towards occupational injuries and the rights and liabilities that accrue based on the same.

This term has a special meaning in terms of the Federal Law no. 8 of 1980 regarding the organization of labour relations and its amendments.

I'm thrilled to announce my participation in the International Family Law Conference 2024 in Portugal, representing Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy.

In a recent development, the Ras Al Khaimah Courts Department has launched a new electronic registration system for family cases. The new service can be accessed through the official electronic portal...

The laws which govern family disputes in the UAE are mainly the UAE Personal Status Law which is called the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005.

As a guest speaker at the recently held International Family Law Conference 2023 in Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the event organizers, specially to Mrs Alexanda Tribe for her hard work and dedication in hosting such a successful and informative event.

The UAE Personal Status Law defines 'inheritance' as 'the imperative devolution of the property and financial rights upon the death of their owner to those deserving' (Article 313).

Have you ever wondered about the hierarchy within family courts and the steps to appeal a decision? In this comprehensive video, we break down the complex processes of family law in the UAE...

The United Arab Emirates has consistently sought to develop the UAE into a pro-business region and to have the best of facilities and policies that encourage foreign direct investments.

The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced changes to its criminal law that now ban carrying of sharp objects or tools. Further, if the said tools or objects are being used in a crime...

Of all the different types of intellectual property rights such as copyrights, trademarks, designs etc., no other intellectual property right signifies ‘innovations' as ‘patents' do

2023 LeFonti AWARDS® - Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy is named as The Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2023.

Online harassment or cyberbullying can be defined as the practice of ‘using electronic communication to bully a person

Understand UAE property law, property rights, and key considerations for property buyers in the UAE. Learn how to make secure and compliant real estate investments in the UAE. A must-watch video for anyone planning to invest in property in the UAE.

Crypto scams - What are your legal defense and guide to avoid being scammed?

Ransomware attacks are now a bigger concern to major organizations around the world in. In this article we will discuss the major concerns around such attacks and the laws and regulations governing the same.

Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country.