Ramadan in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is not only a spiritual season but also a period with distinct legal obligations. Employers, employees, and businesses must adhere to specific statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines. This legal guide outlines the...
Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal clarified the limits of arbitral jurisdiction under UAE law. In its ruling dated 22 January 2026 (Appeal No. 191 of 2025, Order of Arbitration...
A recent order of the Court of First Instance of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, issued in January 2026, provides a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the legal principles governing renewed applications for permission to appeal, the...
The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive and structured step toward regulating marriages involving individuals below the age of eighteen through Cabinet Resolution No. (212) of 2025. This Resolution establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing what is...
A Paradigm Shift in Regulation, Governance, and Investor Protection with the New UAE Capital Markets Framework. The introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2025 concerning the Regulation of the Capital Market represents a landmark development in the evolution of...
The Critical Need for a Will In the absence of a Will, the UAE courts apply Sharia inheritance principles by default to the UAE-based assets of a Muslim expatriate, as governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024. While Sharia law provides a structured system of...
