UAE Laws: Up to 5 years imprisonment for impersonating a police officer. The same punishment will face anyone who interferes with police work.The UAE prosecutor’s office has warned that those who impersonate a member of the state profession face up to five years in prison. Citing Article 299 of the new UAE Penal Code, the […]
Now you don’t have to be a Muslim or UAE resident to get married there. Abu Dhabi has amended the marriage law to make room for civil marriages. The UAE boasts one of the largest populations of expats. This law takes into account more than 88 percent of residents who are foreign nationals. And the […]
As the economy recovers from the pandemic and property prices rise in Dubai, renters say they are facing significant rent increases. In some of the emirate’s most popular areas, rents have risen 20 percent since prices dropped during the pandemic. What the Dubai Rent Act Says – Know Your Rights Article 10 of the Dubai […]
Buying property in Dubai: What happens if purchaser is unable to pay all installments? What happens if postdated rent cheques bounce? According to New UAE law: If the real estate agent does not comply with the Rera rent calculator, you may approach the Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) of Dubai and file a complaint against your […]
The Tourism Development Authority of Ras Al-Khaimah will cover the costs of accommodation in the emirate’s hotels for tourists arriving from Ukrainian cities until February 28, 2022, and will also reimburse the hotels for guests who cannot return home. The day before Dubai airline flydubai announced the temporary suspension of flights from Dubai to Ukrainian […]
UAE introduces visa regime for Ukrainian citizens. The Emirati authorities have suspended the visa-free regime for citizens of Ukraine.The United Arab Emirates have introduced visa requirements for the citizens of Ukraine. According to the embassy of Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, starting from March 1, 2022, the citizens of Ukraine must obtain a visa before entering […]
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters committee has approved the removal of EDE scanners and requirements for green pass to enter Abu Dhabi emirate from within the UAE, effective Monday, 28 February, 2022. Green pass will still be required to enter public spaces in Abu Dhabi. The decision follows positive indicators signalling the recovery phase […]
Nearly 30 percent of divorces filed with the Justice Department this year involve marriages that have lasted less than four years.A couple divorced within 24 hours is the shortest marriage last year.The longest registered marriage lasted 47 years before divorce in the UAE.A total of 648 divorces were recorded in the UAE in 2021, compared […]
Senior cop urges public to report the illegal practice and instead donate money to charitable organization. Ajman Police arrested 45 beggars as part of its a week long inspection campaign to improve the security situation in the Emirate. The Ajman Police General Command arrested 45 beggars (28 men, 16 women and one child) of Arab […]
One woman, like many others, was worried:“My concern is that my husband had a second marriage without getting permission from me and without letting me know when I was in Pakistan. When I came to Dubai, I found out about it, but before that my husband didn’t give us any expenses and it was difficult […]