Imagine working for eight months at a prestigious company, earning a handsome monthly salary of AED 40,000, only to receive an abrupt email one day terminating your employment. Then, when you seek justice for unpaid wages, your former employer argues that you were...
Introduction In a significant ruling that clarifies the application of interest in Islamic banking transactions, the Dubai Court of Cassation issued a judgment on July 8, 2025, that reinforces the prohibition of interest (ribā) in Islamic finance. This decision,...
There are two primary divisions of law in the world: common law and civil law. The Civil Law System, which is currently practiced by about 150 countries, is the more common of these two. There are around 80 nations that adhere to common law. However, the majority of...
Overhaul of the UAE labour law. The Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) has radically reshaped the UAE labour law with the promulgation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 Regulating Labour Relations. It also published the Supporting Executive...
Introduction A recent judgment by the Dubai Court of Cassation (Case No. 112/2025) highlights important principles regarding contractual obligations in real estate transactions. This case examines a seller’s responsibility to deliver property free from occupants...
Debt collection is a substantial aspect of the commercial environment, particularly in the cosmopolitan commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2025, the UAE will still have in place a strong legal framework under UAE company law that aggressively...
