Ask the law: Non-Muslim wife seeks divorce from rich husband

Ask the law: Non-Muslim wife seeks divorce from rich husband

Is wife legally entitled to obtain half of husband’s real estate? Question: I am a non-Muslim woman married to a non-Muslim man. According to the new law, what are the reasons according to which I am legally entitled to file a divorce suit, noting that my husband does not support me, I do not work […]

DIFC Courts launch specialised rules for world’s first Digital Economy Court

DIFC Courts launch specialised rules for world’s first Digital Economy Court

Modern digital economy, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, is very different and has led to specialised recruitment and new set of rules A well-developed legal framework is key to boosting economic development by Justice Omar Al Mheiri The UAE’s commitment to providing a highly competitive business environment is essential to its long-term vision of economic […]

UAE law: Up to 5 years in jail for impersonating public servant

UAE law: Up to 5 years in jail for impersonating public servant

The State Public Prosecution confirmed that individuals who impersonate government employees or public servants may face a maximum prison sentence of five years. The Public Prosecution posted a video on its social media platforms to clarify the consequences of impersonating or pretending to hold a job and providing a false job description. The Public Prosecution […]

Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

In Dubai, if the tenant fulfills all the obligations set forth in the lease agreement with the landlord, the landlord has no right to evict the tenant. However, the landlord may require the eviction of the tenant under the following conditions – demolition for renovation; comprehensive maintenance that cannot be performed in the presence of […]

Non-disclosure law in UAE

Non-disclosure law in UAE

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

Fines for retail outlets

Fines for retail outlets

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 for the implementation of certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on the determination of tax residency. As previously reported, the primary tax residency rules provided by Cabinet Decision No. 85 are as follows: