There is no Alternative to Right Legal Advice: A Story of Struggle and Triumph “I pray not even my enemies go through what I have faced in the past few months.” These were the words of a youth who had gone...

With the emergence of the internet, there is a significant rise in digital payments. Most of the customers, across the globe, are probably online. More people are opting to shop online for items like clothes, furniture, cosmetics, shoes, fast-food, etc....

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Labour Law extends to all workers and personnel employed in the UAE, regardless of whether they are UAE citizens or expatriates. Nonetheless, few categories have been excluded from its applicability like employees of the Federal...

Immigration is the migration of people to some other country in which they are not locals or residents. People migrate either to live temporarily or settle permanently as foreign workers. In most cases, immigrants chose to shift to a more...

The UAE is one of the premier shopping centers for many across the world. The vibrant shopping malls in Dubai are as popular as the iconic Burj Khalifa itself. Locals and visitors alike have endless shopping opportunities in the UAE,...

In most states, there are elaborate laws that are put in place for the sake of customer safety and for setting a guideline for companies to operate their businesses. The motive for setting up such laws is to ensure that...

Securities lending and borrowing (SLB), also known as stock lending and borrowing, is a system through which investors can borrow or lend securities (shares, bonds, and notes) to other buyers or sellers (market participants, in other words) who deal in...

‘Patent’ is a term that gets thrown around a lot. But what is a patent? A patent is a type of protected innovation that gives its proprietor the lawful option to prevent others from making, utilizing, or selling a creation...

Personal status finds its origin in Roman Law. The Roman Law system is divided into two divisions, personal status and objective status. Former status refers to characteristics that determine an individual’s personal, social, and legal status, while latter status is referred to the...

UAE has witnessed several high-profile defamation cases making headlines in recent years. Most of them were related to social media. According to the UAE law, derogatory and defamatory comments posted on social media is considered equivalent to any other publication...

In Dubai, the laws on alcohol consumption differ from those in other countries. As per the law in Dubai, you must possess an alcohol license to purchase or drink in the region. If you break any of these harsh regulations,...

Dubai RERA Rent Calculator Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is a government agency and division of the Dubai Land Resource Department. RERA is a central agency that regulates and authorizes the real estate market of Dubai. The agency aims...

Owning a bank loan for a long time is not ideal as you might end up repaying the amount which is higher than the principal amount that you initially borrowed. This is due to the high interest rates that make...

What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (POA) is an agreement where an individual or a company authorizes another person or company to act on their behalf. The person who authorizes is called the ‘principal or grantor’...

In today’s competitive world, many workers and professionals move to the UAE for better work opportunities. At times, they have to leave their spouses and family behind. As a result, they are often stressed and the relationship gets affected. In...

End-of-Service Benefits End Of Service Benefits (EoSB or ESBs) is a specified monetary payment paid by the organization to the employee upon employment termination. It is also referred to as severance pay or gratuity pay. This payment is made only...

Procedures for the marriage of Muslims and Non-Muslims Expats and Residents in Dubai The UAE goes by Sharia Law, which states that marriage is viewed as the only legal bond between man and woman, allowing them to have a lawful...

A personal vehicle is one of the most important assets. It takes a certain amount of financial investment to buy a vehicle. Hence, you need to do thorough research. One of the important factors that can affect the worth of...

What is a contract? A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that creates a mutual obligation. The objective of a contract is to honor an agreement on a certain subject matter. A contract can either be verbal...

Debt is one person’s liability, but another person’s asset.” – Paul Krugman Overdue and non-payments are pain points for the successful operation of any business. There can be a number of reasons behind this, especially during these uncertain times. Regardless...

One of the most difficult decisions you will ever make is filing for divorce. With filing comes the decision of paramount importance, i.e, choosing the best divorce lawyer who understands your situation and helps you with the best possible outcome...

Some people often consider drugs as an escape from reality. Drugs have taken complete control of so many people and have taken so many lives as well. The government has tried to curb this problem for decades. According to a...

Divorce in UAE is governed by Family Law which entails all family matters like marriage, domestic partnership, adoption, divorce, etc. A new report suggested that almost 30 percent of UAE divorces that took place in 2018 were dissolved within the first year...

In the event of the absence of Will, the transfer of property after the demise can be time-consuming, costly, and complex. Not having a Will in such events under the UAE Legal system can pose serious complications if there is...

Changing a job can be a tedious process due to the heavy amount of paperwork involved and when this is burdened with the intricacies of a contract, its complexity increases by multi-fold. If you are working in the UAE and...

If you are a current employee or are looking for a job in the UAE, you need to have the basic knowledge of how the employment structure works. An understanding of employee contracts can help you navigate your career smoothly...

Over the past few years, Dubai has emerged as the poster child for the Middle East to the world. Not only it is one of the most well-known places there, but it also ranks at the top of the charts when it...

Online Legal Services The world is facing uncertain times now due to the Corona pandemic. In order to combat the corona crisis, the UAE government is taking all the necessary steps to protect the country and people residing in it. The...

When you conduct business in the UAE, you get into a legal contract or agreement frequently. You get into a legal contract when you are purchasing, selling, giving subcontracts, hiring and many such day-to-day business activities.  Understanding contract law in...

Car accidents make life complicated and dealing with it is not easy. No one can foresee what to do in such situations. A car accident can occur under various circumstances. Irrespective of the fact whether it is your mistake or other...