What Is The Difference Between A Bribe And Blackmailing?

Bribe and blackmail are two different concepts under criminal law. Bribe is generally understood to mean offering a gift or a benefit to another person who is in a position of power or who holds a public office, in exchange for a favor which may not be in line with his duties. On the other hand, blackmail may be understood as coercing a person to do certain acts by threatening adverse consequences if he does not commit such acts.

What does the UAE law say about bribe

While the UAE does not have a separate anti-bribery law, the Federal Decree-Law No 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law provides criminal sanctions for actions of bribery.

Articles 275 to 287 of the UAE Penal Code set out the relevant provisions related to bribery, including the actions which constitute bribe and the penalties entailed.