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Introduction Being sent back to another country from the United Arab Emirates is one of the most dangerous legal situations a person can be in. In these cases, there are usually criminal charges in another country and a ...

Introduction Rental disagreements are more common in Dubai than many people realize. With thousands of new tenancy agreements signed each year, most go smoothly, but issues still arise at the time of the lease. A landl ...

Introduction Extradition requests in the UAE are primarily governed by Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 Concerning International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, which has been recently updated by Federal Decree-Law ...

Introduction You do not search for a criminal defense lawyer in the UAE unless something has already gone wrong. Usually it starts unexpectedly: a phone call from the police, a complaint filed against you, or a request ...

A Lawyer’s Guide to What to Do After an Arrest in Dubai Getting arrested in Dubai can be scary, especially for expats who don’t know the laws in the UAE. The legal process can be scary and confusing, from being ques ...

Introduction The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE. Rather than treating maintenance as a rigid financial obligation ...