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Introduction: According to the UAE criminal procedure code [Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2022], individuals convicted in criminal cases are allowed to challenge the court decision if they believe that the lower court decision is unfair…
Introduction: Extradition procedures in the UAE are governed by Federal Law No. (39) of 2006, with substantial changes made by Federal Decree-Law No. (38) of 2023. Extradition is a legal process through which one country surrenders…
The UAE has recently enacted a set of traffic laws to minimize accidents and cause minimal injury to all those using the Road transport system. The newly enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2024 on Traffic Regulation (“LAW”)…
Introduction: The extradition process plays a significant role in international criminal law, allowing countries to cooperate in bringing absconders to justice. UAE has established a comprehensive legal framework governing extradition, particularly with the enactment of Federal…
Google reviews are the most valuable tools for both customers and businesses. As a result of technological advancement, consumers can communicate more effectively. Anyone can share their opinions publicly by posting google reviews. The Federal Decree-Law…
The employment relations are regulated by Federal Decree-Law No. (33) 2021 and its implementing regulations. The potential consequences of non-compete clauses and employee obligations are important, particularly in terms of the commitment and confidentiality that employees…
Personal Data Infringement and Protection Under UAE Laws. The establishment of strong legal frameworks is important for ensuring that personal data and individual privacy are managed and regulated appropriately. Data protection in the UAE is governed by Federal…
Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law is the law that ensures the protection of property and animals in the UAE. The importance of public welfare, environmental preservation,…
Introduction: In the UAE, adherence to traffic laws is essential to ensure road safety and orderly conduct. The legal framework governing traffic-related matters comprises Federal Law No. 21/1995 Concerning Traffic Law and Ministerial Decision No. 178/2017,…
Introduction: In the UAE, community living is a common lifestyle choice, encouraging a sense of togetherness and shared experiences. However, this closeness to neighbors can sometimes lead to challenges, especially concerning the safeguarding of privacy and…
Introduction The UAE has implemented laws and regulations to control and regulate the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including vaping, which refers to the use of electronic nicotine products. This article aims to provide an…
The impact of UAE energy regulatory reforms on global investments has been significant and multifaceted. The UAE’s implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 17/2022, regulating the connection of distributed renewable energy production units to the electricity…
This comprehensive legal framework has had a profound impact on the UAE’s financial sector, reinforcing its position as a responsible player in the global fight against financial crimes.
Introduction The UAE is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and residents through a series of strategic initiatives. These efforts encompass various aspects of law enforcement, public engagement, and legal reforms, all…
Introduction Gambling is illegal in the UAE, and there are laws that not only regulate traditional gambling but also deal with the blending of video games and gambling, which has become more common in the digital…
In response to this growing menace, the UAE has enacted stringent laws to combat cybercrime and safeguard its citizens as well as residents from falling victim to online scams.
This article aims to discuss the legal consequences of car sale fraud in the UAE and how one can avoid falling victim to car sale fraud.
Selling property in the UAE with forged documents is a serious offense that can result in severe legal and financial consequences.
The punishments for falsification of currency and government bonds are provided for under the UAE Penal Code. Article 239 under the penal code states that any person who is found counterfeiting, forging or falsifying the banknote…
What Are The Legal Consequences Of Driving Another Person’s Car Without Their Consent? Driving a vehicle without the permission of the owner can land the driver in trouble, in the UAE. As per Article 447 of…
Drinking While Driving In The UAE The UAE has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to alcohol. Even though the consumption and sale of alcohol is legalized in authorized and enclosed spaces, one must be extremely…
Counterfeiting money is one of the major offences that can be committed against the security of the country. Following the definition laid down in Article 239 of the UAE Penal Code, Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of…
The world today is too dependent on technology; we cannot even imagine our lives without the internet anymore. While the benefits brought about by the digitalized world are many, it has also paved the way for…
In common parlance, blood money is payment made by the perpetuator to the victim or his family for death, or damage to the victim. Blood money, also called as “diya” is in accordance with the Islamic…
Social media is the rage all over the world and the UAE is no different. While social media is indeed a boon – bringing people closer together, it also has its vices. Social media rules therefore…
Embezzlement under the UAE Penal Code In common language, embezzlement is understood to mean a crime in which the embezzler legally obtains assets and then fraudulently appropriates them. Under the UAE Penal Code, the law on…
The United Arab Emirates enforces strict traffic rules and regulations in the country. In this connection, the law governing traffic is the Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 Concerning Traffic (Traffic Law) read with the Ministerial…
The crypto industry has seen an immense growth in the last few years, with several countries introducing laws to regulate them. Cryptocurrencies are digital assets representing value which can be digitally stored, traded, transferred or even…
Have you found yourself embroiled in a criminal matter? Maybe you have been accused of theft, or breach of trust or cybercrime. Maybe you are just wondering about the role a criminal defence lawyer plays in…
Fake calls, phishing, impersonation and other means of fraudulent actions are employed by the scammers in order to dupe customers.
Practicing medicine in the United Arab Emirates without a license is strictly prohibited under law. In the recent past, there have been instances where medical cosmetic surgeries have been conducted by individuals without a license. This…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international court which was established pursuant to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court held in 1998. Countries which have ratified the Rome Statute agree to submit…
United Arab Emirates has a robust set up for curbing financial crimes, which is governed and regularly updated based on international best practices. Financial crimes are recognized and punished in the UAE under various laws. For…
The United Arab Emirates prescribes tough punishments in the event there is an assault or deprivation on the freedom of a person through means of kidnapping. The Federal Decree Law No 31 of 2021, called the…
Impersonation refers to the ‘an act of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud’. It constitutes a criminal offence under UAE laws. The police department of the UAE has constantly issued…
The federal decree number 14 of 2020 has added new provisions to the law concerning cheque bounce matters and the said changes are now in force from January 2022 onwards. One of the significant changes that…
The rapid increase in traffic collision and hit-run cases in Dubai or in other Emirates has pushed the Criminal Lawyers of Dubai to discuss the legal consequences of such criminal actions in the country. The government…
Sexual harassment may be perpetrated in different forms; it could be verbal harassment; it could be in the form of unwanted attention and also in a physical form. Instances of verbal sexual harassment include making lewd…
Embezzlement is a fraud in which one or more persons betray financial trust in connection with one or more transactions. It is an entrepreneurial necessity to entrust financial responsibilities to an employee or partner by trusting…
The UAE has taken into account the high risk posed by social media and other online platforms in defamatory matters and its wider impact on the public. There are strict laws in effect for defamation cases…
Little do you know, someone somewhere might be recording your conversation or has appointed a private detective to stalk you or has taken your pictures without your permission. What do you think is common in all…
The United Arab Emirates is a hub of ever-growing businesses, which leads it to be the most important sight, not only as a tourist attraction but also as an economical center, attracting expatriates for the purpose…
‘Fraud’ can be defined as a wrongful or criminal deception intended to achieve certain unjustified financial or personal gains. The concept of fraud also encompasses intentional act/s are committed for deceiving others. The concept of ‘Fraud’…
Intellectual property (‘IP’) comprises of various kinds of rights such as ‘Patents’, ‘Trademarks’, ‘Copyrights’. Registration of intellectual property rights allows the creators or owners of the IP to be able to monetize the rights. Consumers, on…
The requests for extradition are issued by a requesting country to another country (generally referred to as Requested Country) for returning an accused who has flown to Requested country post committing a crime in the Requesting…
UAE do not have any specific legislation to govern and regulate the crimes of bribery, however, the provisions governing this criminal act is covered in multiple laws. To be more specific, Federal Law Number 3 of…
The act of burglary is not uncommon in any country and is certainly considered as a crime in any part of the world and so in UAE. Entering into another person’s home without his/her consent is…
In the past decade, drugs laws have severally expanded and so is the punishment of drug-related crimes. Jail sentences for drug dealing have expanded in length, and numerous people have been detained for abusing new, “get…
Historically, the economy of UAE has heavily relied on the cheques as a way of commercial transaction. Although, we have witnessed significant amendments in the laws and regulations governing cheques within UAE, they are still taken…
Cyber Security, many of us wonder what is a need for securing online content, information or data. But ask someone who spent his major years in creating high-value confidential information important for the business which is…
Early this year, Securities Commodities Authority (SCA) issued recommendations proclaimed rules for budgetary establishments regarding Anti-Money Laundering & Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations (the AML Guidelines). The AML Guidelines, coming about because of…
The initiative for rehabilitation is developed, inter alia, considering the attempt to approach drug offenders and present a more holistic approach as one of the major constituents of Anti-Drugs Law. The relaxation in the stringent provisions…
Kidnapping is considered as a wrongdoing of persuasively abducting an individual and holding him/her without wanting to his/her will. It is not a reoccurring offense like any other regular violation, however, it causes a serious impact…
On 28 January 2019, Ministry of Cabinet Resolution accompanying the enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering Law and combatting financial terrorism and illegal organizations, Federal Decree-Law Number 20 of 2018 (hereinafter referred as AML Law), promulgated Cabinet Resolution…
The social media platform is a vast pool of information and data has in the past few years’ undergone stricter amendments in terms of imposing restrictions on what to share and what not to share. Free…
Human Trafficking is a humiliation against human dignity and is spreading like a disease with a limited cure. Legislators around the world are combating human trafficking, yet waiting eagerly for this affray to end. UAE, among…
Imagination and creativity of humans are beyond control when it comes to stealing. Being digitalized is a boon and a curse. It is easy for a person to steal your identity online, make purchases from your…
Extradition is a framework comprising of several procedures whereby one sovereign surrender an individual to another sovereign who is either a criminal or a fugitive offender. The conveyance of offenders is usually by virtue of treaties…
Globalization has turned into a buzzword to sheath a portion of our bewilderment and apprehension as we move into a new millennium where everything is changing at a petrifying rate. As a result of these myriad…
The laws governing possession and usage of narcotic drugs has contemporarily attained a lot of attention for the last decade. Except for few countries, all others prohibit and restrict the possession, sale, manufacturing and usage of…
You can run, but you cannot hide, on this note the government of the United Arab Emirates and the South African government signed an extradition treaty and mutual legal collaboration in criminal matters in late 2018.…
This article will highlight the legalities surrounding the misusage of technology by young children and penalties that can be imposed if found guilty.
As compared to other jurisdictions, UAE allows individual possessing dishonoured bank cheques to file a criminal case against the issuer of the cheque. Federal Law Number 3 of 1987 Penal Code by virtue of Article 401…
Panadol, paracetamol, antibiotics or anti-allergies are some medicines which are often lying around your house in case of emergencies or are readily available over the counter in any nearby pharmacy. Even though these medicines are not…
