The UAE’s decision to ban social media platforms for minors under the age of 15 is a fundamental change in the approach towards child protection, digital safety and online accountability.

The UAE's judicial approach to family matters has undergone a transformative shift with the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024...

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has expanded its foreign judgment enforcement services in the UAE to support international businesses, law firms and individuals seeking to enforce overseas court judgments against assets and debtors located within the country. The firm's enhanced service offering is designed to assist clients throughout the UAE enforcement process, including assessing the enforceability of foreign judgments, reviewing court documents, preparing enforcement applications, c

An INTERPOL Red Notice is a vital component of the international alert system, functioning as an official communication to law enforcement agencies worldwide...

The United Arab Emirates has established a comprehensive legal framework to combat Money Laundering (ML), Terrorism Financing (TF), and Proliferation Financing (PF) that aligns with international norms and FATF guidance.

INTERPOL Red Notices are not international arrest warrants but alerts based on domestic warrants that can be challenged when they violate the organization's Constitution and Rules on the Processing of Data.

International travel is not merely recreational for numerous expatriate families in the UAE, it is essential for the preservation of family bonds that transcend national boundaries.

Think of passing an estate to your family like handing over a safe deposit box full of valuables: if the key (a valid will) is clear and everyone knows the code, the handover is calm.

The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE.

Extradition requests in the UAE are primarily governed by Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters...

The United Arab Emirates has brought about sweeping changes in Family Law, particularly under divorce, alimony and child custody rights. In this article, we will analyse the new laws regarding child custody under the UAE Family Law for Muslims and Non-Muslims.

Contractual obligations may become difficult to perform due to unforeseen external events that disrupt normal commercial operations.

The UAE legal system is seeing a major change with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026. It repeals and replaces in full the long-standing Federal Law...

To raise kids well, you need a strong base, clear plans, and builders you can trust, just like when you build a house. When a family breaks up or has legal problems, that foundation needs legal support.

Financial crime investigations in the UAE are subject to a strict legal and regulatory framework, including Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, Combating the Financing of Terrorism...

The regulatory architecture governing employment relations in the United Arab Emirates private sector has undergone its most significant structural transformation.

A contested divorce in Dubai is rarely just about ending a marriage. It may involve child custody, visitation, maintenance, financial claims, property concerns, travel permissions, and sometimes urgent protective...

The UAE has developed a strong legal framework for protecting intellectual property and resolving commercial brand disputes. This framework is supported by major legislative reforms, including Federal Decree-Law...

Divorce is never just a legal process. For many families, it also involves children, money, housing, immigration issues, emotional stress, and uncertainty about the future.

Facing a criminal case in the UAE raises urgent questions about travel rights and restrictions. Understanding when authorities may impose travel bans, how the Public Prosecution handles investigations, and what steps can lift these restrictions is crucial for residents and expats navigating the UAE's criminal procedure system.