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UAE Laws on the protection of Domestic Violence

In the United Arab Emirates and across the world, domestic violence is a prevalent and serious issue that affects people of all genders. It takes many forms. Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, and even sexual. In the UAE, domestic violence is governed by a variety of laws and regulations, including federal penal code and […]

Top 5 Differences of The New Labour Law

41 years and 5 months was the time period between Federal Law No. 8/1980 (the “Old Labour Law”) and Decree Law No. 33/2021 (the “New Labour Law”). In this article we are highlighting some of the major differences between the Old and the New Labour Law. Types of Contracts According to the Old Labour […]

Ownership of Jointly Owned Properties Law

The Government of Dubai has taken an active role in regulating joint ownership status because of their importance and as a result Law No. 062019 on the Ownership of Jointly Owned Properties in the Emirate of Dubai (the “Law”) has been issued. Definition of Jointly Owned Property: Any building, its parts and annexes intended […]

How will your vessel be affected by a Maritime Debt?

The UAE's maritime business has grown significantly; however, every coin has two sides, and with the increase in maritime transactions, maritime disputes have become unavoidable during the course of business. The governing legislation for all maritime-related issues is Federal Law Number 26 of 1981 on the Commercial Maritime Law (the Maritime Law), as amended by […]

Federal Data Protection Law In the UAE

Social media has given us the opportunity to communicate and to interact without the need for physical meetings. It has enabled the business meetings, social interaction and the accelerated information sharing online with a click of a button. This continuous development in the recent years has given the ability to businesses to utilize new and […]

What are the custody rules under the new UAE Personal Status Law for non-Muslims?

The UAE has issued a new law pertaining to the personal status of the country’s non-Muslim residents. It will go into effect on February 1, 2023. Regarding custody, it is granted equally to both parents unless one parent submits a request to the court seeking to exclude the other parent based on the best interest […]

Rental Increase

Many tenants across UAE receive a notice from their landlord prior to the end of their rental contract informing them of an increment in the rent, and in certain circumstances, if the tenant fails to comply with the increment requested, they are served an eviction notice from the landlord. Based on federal regulations applicable […]

IP Laws for Software in the UAE

Over the past few years, the UAE has made significant progress in the field of innovation. The UAE continues to thrive in the technology space both in the private and public sectors. This is reflected in the country’s efforts to modernize through the adoption of state-of-the-art solutions to adapt to the broader global wave of […]

Unemployment Insurance Law

Based on certain categories, as listed below, an employee, whether Emirati or an Expat in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is mandatorily required to subscribe to the newly launched and applicable Unemployment Insurance Scheme as determined by Federal Decree Law No. 13 of 2022, issued on 15th September (the “Unemployment Insurance Law”). The insurance scheme […]

UAE Real Estate Transactions Explained: Legal Duties for Sellers, Buyers, Tenants & Agents

In the UAE, the process of buying, selling, and leasing real estate is meticulously regulated through laws and legislation designed to protect the rights of all parties involved and ensure the transparency and integrity of real estate transactions. The UAE law addresses this process in detail by outlining the obligations of the seller, buyer, and […]

Landlord and Tenant Disputes in Dubai

What Can Happen, and How to Solve Them? EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this article is to provide landlords and tenants with guidance on the rental laws in Dubai, and to explain what rights they have in circumstances where a dispute may arise. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK The main legislation governing landlord and tenant disputes in […]

Legal update: “New competition law prohibiting firms from offering ‘very low’ prices”

by Waheed Abbas (Khaleej Times) The ministry will monitor and communicate with local authorities for inspections to ensure fair and competitive practices in the country. The UAE is prohibiting companies from offering or applying very low prices for production, transfer, and marketing with a monopolistic approach to drive other companies out of competition. The new law […]