Hassan Elhais, Legal Consultant at Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants, Femina ME’s guest columnist continues with last month’s topic, that is, child abduction by a parent. Last month he spoke about the various preventive methods a couple may take to ensure that neither parent abducts the child and leaves UAE in case their marriage […]
10 January 2017 In this edition, we highlight the latest tax developments in the UAE, with a special focus on the implementation of the automatic exchange of information. The UAE Ministry of Finance issues Guidance Notes for the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) The Guidance Notes for the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) were issued by […]
Every now and then legal matters arise in which foreign legal orders may become pertinent to a case. This can happen, for example, in international child disputes where orders are issued by foreign countries to ensure the safe passage and return of a child traveling to visit separated or divorced parents. Here are several things […]
For many expatriates who move to the UAE, one of the biggest cultural differences between their adopted country and their native country is the legal importance of the institution of marriage. In the UAE, it is necessary for a man and a woman to be married in order to avoid falling foul of a range […]
In certain circumstances, expatriate residents in the UAE unfamiliar with the laws of the land may be unaware that adultery is a crime in the country. Such a conviction could have serious consequences as it is determined to be a crime of honour in line with Chapter 5 of the UAE penal code, which can […]
Family law in the UAE is governed by Shariah law, from the Islamic principles. For this reason, the courts will often distinguish between situations involving Muslims and non-Muslims. This is the case with a three-month waiting period – known as ‘Eddah’ in Arabic – after a court pronounces a divorce, or ‘Talaq’. Here are the […]
In accordance with the UAE’s Shariah law principles that regulate the arena of Family Law, certain procedures must be undertaken in order for a valid marriage contract to be terminated. For Muslims in the UAE, there are two pathways to divorce and we will cover the first one here: 1. The divorce can be commenced […]
As we discussed last week, in accordance with the UAE’s Shariah law principles that regulate the arena of Family Law, certain procedures must be undertaken in order for a valid marriage contract to be terminated. For Muslims in the UAE, there are two pathways two divorce. This will cover the second pathway here: The second […]
The rules that govern what constitutes abduction are fairly clear – even though there are no specific statutory provisions dealing with child abduction in the country. The other rules that arise dealing with custody issues come into play in this situation. Read on to find out the main points relating to abduction in the UAE: […]
Employment issues in the UAE are governed by Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 regulating Labor Relations as amended by Federal Laws No. 24 of 1981, No. 15 of 1985 and No. 12 of 1986 (the “Law”). According to Article 3 of the Law, the law applies to all employees and workers in the UAE […]
DUBAI // The operator of a gymnasium chain has installed security cameras in changing areas, sparking anger from members and warnings that it could be breaking the law. Customers of Fitness First Middle East’s gym network say their privacy has been invaded, but the company said the cameras had been introduced after consultation with authorities […]
In my interview this week in Gulf News newspaper, I explained about the issue of identity theft. I spoke about who the usual victims in such cases are and the manner in which fraudsters operate to extract personal information. Take precautions in giving your personal information as people with ill intentions may misuse it. Dubai: […]