Category: Legal Research

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 […]

Clear guide to Article 44 UAE Labour Law. Learn dismissal grounds, employee rights and when to seek legal advice in the UAE.

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 […]

UAE Civil Code: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses, SMEs and Legal Practitioners Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) is the foundational civil law for contracts, obligations, tort, and property rights. Recent reforms, including the 2022 Civil Procedure Law and 2021 Commercial Companies Law, interact […]