Category: Legal Research

UAE Marriage Contract Requirements: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Marriage, Prenuptial Arrangements, Polygamy and Succession in the United Arab Emirates Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways As of the current date, the Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on Personal Status forms the primary personal status regime for Muslims across the United Arab Emirates; […]

Comprehensive Legal Guide to Property Settlement Divorce UAE Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the dual frameworks: Sharia-based personal status (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024) and civil personal status (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022). Asset division hinges on the doctrine of independent financial personality, not automatic community property. Pensions under public […]

Understanding the Current UAE Labour Law Framework and Official UAE Labour Law Sources Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE private sector is now governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (amended by Decree-Law No. 20 of 2023 and further amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024), fully effective since 2 […]

Child Custody Laws Dubai UAE: A Comprehensive Practitioner’s Guide Under the New Personal Status Framework Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways A modern, codified framework prioritises the best interests of the child and shared parental responsibility. Parallel regimes exist: Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 for Muslims and Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 […]

How to File for Divorce in Dubai: Practitioner Guide to Uncontested, Expedited and Islamic Divorce Procedures Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the applicable personal status laws: Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 for non-Muslims and Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 for Muslims, plus DIFC/ADGM opt-in regimes. Uncontested mutual consent divorces can […]

Introduction: Why Article 44 UAE Labour Law Has Become the New Benchmark for Summary Dismissal in the UAE Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key Takeaways Article 44 now codifies ten exhaustive grounds for summary dismissal UAE. Employers must follow strict procedural requirements dismissal UAE, including written investigations and MOHRE notifications. Employees retain end-of-service gratuity post-dismissal; […]

Minimum Wage Requirements UAE: A Comprehensive Legal Guide to Remuneration, Overtime, Bonuses, Leave, Gratuity and Salary Protection Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the federal Labour Law under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its amendments. Recognise the AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis effective 1 January 2026 and visa-linked salary thresholds […]

Workplace Harassment Claim Procedure in Dubai: A Comprehensive 2025–2026 Guide to Grievances, Wage Complaints and Discrimination Remedies Under UAE Law Estimated reading time: 30 minutes Key Takeaways Internal grievance procedure: Employees alleging harassment, discrimination or unfair wage deductions should make disciplined use of the internal grievance procedure under UAE company law, carefully documenting incidents. Structured […]

UAE IT Law Updates, Data Protection Compliance, Cybersecurity and AI Regulation: A 2026 Practical Guide for Digital and Financial Businesses Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) remains the cornerstone of onshore privacy regulation; DIFC and ADGM maintain aligned regimes for financial free zones. Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of […]

Introduction, Scope, and the Role of the End of Service Benefits Calculator Dubai Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Master statutory end-of-service gratuity requirements under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Use the end of service benefits calculator Dubai for precise estimates. A wrongful termination claim under the United Arab Emirates labour law arises […]