Circular on Installment Requests in Enforcement Files before Dubai Courts
Dubai Courts have issued a new circular regarding installment requests in execution files, which includes conditions and requirements for accepting these requests. According to this circular, the path of installment requests has been modified as of November 25, 2024, to comply with the following conditions: First: Conditions for Accepting the Installment Request If you wish […]
Trademark Registration in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates places great importance on protecting trademarks. Under Federal Decree-Law No. (36) of 2021 on Trademarks, legal protection is granted to trademarks as they play a vital role in distinguishing products and services and building consumer trust. What is a Trademark? A trademark is any distinctive sign, including names, words, signatures, letters, […]
Agency under UAE Law
Agency plays a vital role in the lives of individuals and companies in the UAE. It allows a principal to delegate another person (agent) to perform legal or procedural acts on their behalf efficiently and swiftly. What is Agency in Legal Terms? Agency is a delegation from a natural or legal person (company/institution) to another […]
Industrial Property and Patent Registration in the United Arab Emirates
The protection of industrial property rights is a key pillar for promoting innovation and investment in the UAE. Federal Law No. (11) of 2021 governs all aspects related to patents, utility certificates, industrial designs, layout designs of integrated circuits, and undisclosed information. What is a Patent? A patent is a legal document that grants the […]
Decision of the Judicial Principles Unification Committee Regarding the Consideration of a Dishonored Cheque Due to ‘Account Closure’ as an Executory Instrument
On September 21, 2023, the Federal and Local Judicial Principles Unification Committee convened and issued its decision in Request No. 1 of 2023, submitted by the Federal Public Prosecutor, regarding the unification of judicial opinion concerning the cases in which a returned cheque is considered an executory instrument under the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law […]
Custody under the UAE Personal Status Law
Custody is one of the important topics in the UAE Personal Status Law, aiming to protect children’s rights and ensure their proper care after divorce. Here is an overview of the custody provisions in UAE law: What is meant by custody? Custody involves caring for the child, raising them, and attending to all their daily needs, […]
Compensation for Arbitrary Dismissal and Delay Penalties for Non-Payment of Employment Entitlements under the UAE Federal Labor Law
In the first section of this article, we will address the cases of compensation for unfair dismissal in the Federal Labor Law, explaining the situations in which a worker is entitled to compensation for the unlawful termination of the employment contract. In the second section, we will discuss the worker’s right to claim delay interest […]
Civil Marriage Law and Its Legal Implications in Abu Dhabi
In a pioneering move, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi enacted Law No. (14) of 2021 concerning civil marriage and its effects—the first of its kind in the region. This law governs personal status matters for non-Muslims based on civil principles, independent of religious laws (i.e., outside of Sharia). It covers civil marriage, no-fault divorce, joint […]
Decision Establishing the One-Day Court in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Establishes “One-Day Court” In alignment with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s vision for prompt justice, Decision No. (20) of 2024 was issued to establish the One-Day Court, aiming to simplify litigation procedures and ensure swift resolution of minor claims not exceeding AED 1,000,000. What is the One-Day Court? The One-Day Court […]
Partition of Common Property under UAE Law
Partition of Common Property in the UAE A Comprehensive Legal Guide to Partition, Allotment, and Inheritance Division Introduction Disputes involving common ownership of property (also known as “co-ownership”) frequently arise, especially among heirs inheriting real estate such as residential houses, farms, land, or other jointly owned assets. Each heir often seeks to separate and independently […]
