In the intricate landscape of business law, not every breach is treated the same. The line dividing civil and criminal breaches is crucial—and often blurred in real-world scenarios. Understanding this distinction can make the difference between a commercial dispute...
1. Understanding the Standard of Proof One of the most fundamental differences lies in the burden and standard of proof: • Criminal Courts operate under the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” as outlined in Article 1 of the UAE Criminal Procedures Law...
Introduction Islamic finance has long positioned itself as a fairer, more ethical alternative to conventional banking. Based on Sharia principles, it prohibits interest (riba) and instead relies on profit-sharing, leasing, and trade-based transactions. On paper, it is...
Exploring Cyber Blackmail Under Cyber Law in UAE The cyber law in UAE, for example, defines ‘cyber blackmail’ as a crime wherein a person uses an electronic communication to coerce another person. The perpetrator forces the victim to do something against their will or...
Emails constitute admissible evidence if they can be traced to the sender’s sent items and if the email itself states that it can be relied upon as evidence. Additionally, this ruling reiterates previous Court of Cassation decisions and emphasizes the need for caution...
In the UAE, tagging, mentioning, or commenting on social media may appear to be routine online behaviour. However, cybercrime, privacy, and defamation laws in the UAE are stringent, and every digital act carries serious legal consequences. Even posts shared without...
