Category: Legal Research

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 […]

Employment Contract Requirements in Dubai: A Comprehensive Legal and Compliance Guide for UAE Employers (2025) Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (as amended) is the cornerstone of private-sector labour relations in Dubai. All contracts must be fixed-term, in writing, and registered with MOHRE. Mandatory contract particulars include employer […]

Partnership Agreement under Dubai Law: Comprehensive Legal Guide to Shareholder Rights, Buy-Sell Mechanisms and Dispute Resolution in the United Arab Emirates Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Multi-layered framework: Understand how the Civil Transactions Law, Commercial Companies Law, free-zone regimes and local decrees interrelate. Vehicle selection matters: From general partnerships to LLCs and public […]

M&A Legal Services Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide to the Company Acquisition Process in the United Arab Emirates Estimated reading time: 22 minutes Key Takeaways Full transaction life cycle: From strategic structuring and due diligence to closing and post-completion integration. Jurisdictional nuances: Distinct regimes for onshore, free-zone, and financial free-zone entities. Regulatory approvals: Mandatory merger control […]

UAE Family Law Reforms and Dubai Divorce Law Updates: What High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know Now Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways *Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024* introduces a modernised Muslim personal status regime effective 15 April 2025. The *best interests of the child* test is now paramount, with custody ages equalised to […]

Commercial Contract Drafting Dubai: Comprehensive Guidance on Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating B2B Agreements under UAE Law Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the legislative framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 50/2022, Civil Transactions Law and UAE free-zone statutes. Apply fundamental principles of offer and acceptance, lawful cause, subject matter and capacity to ensure valid […]