Money Laundering Compliance Advice in the United Arab Emirates: Integrated Defence against Financial Crime, Sanctions Breaches, Privacy Violations and Regulatory Investigations Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Integrated defence framework is mandatory for all entities under the United Arab Emirates regulatory environment. Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025 Regarding Combating Money Laundering, the Financing […]
UAE Gratuity Law and End-of-Service Benefits: A Comprehensive 2026 Guide to Gratuity Calculation, Voluntary End of Service Benefits Schemes and Practical Compliance Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Statutory framework: FFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relations and its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 […]
1. Introduction: Cybercrime Complaint Filing Procedure UAE in a Rapidly Digitising Economy Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Key Takeaways The cybercrime complaint filing procedure UAE is essential for protecting digital assets amid rising online threats. The legal framework comprises Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumours and Cybercrimes and Federal Decree-Law No. 45 […]
Criminal Defense Lawyer Dubai: Comprehensive Guide to Legal Representation and Costs Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key Takeaways Understanding UAE’s federal and emirate-level criminal laws is essential for an effective defence. A qualified criminal defense lawyer Dubai safeguards procedural rights at every stage. Fee models include hourly rates, retainers, flat fees and disbursements—clarity upfront is […]
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; […]